Cambodian deputy PM rejects ‘debt trap’ label for Belt and Road Initiative
A high-ranking Cambodian official said on Wednesday that China’s Belt and Road Initiative – an infrastructure-focused strategy to accelerate regional trade – has, contrary...
Video of boy in Malaysia defying guns-wielding police in car chase sparks debate
Published: 6:13pm, 10 Sep 2025Updated: 6:15pm, 10 Sep 2025 A dramatic video of a 16-year-old driver in Malaysia defying an order to stop his...
Hong Kong’s estimated suicide rate rose last year. Who was most at risk and why?
Published: 6:03pm, 10 Sep 2025Updated: 6:57pm, 10 Sep 2025 Hong Kong’s estimated suicide rate increased last year, with men aged between 25 and 39...
China says shorter US visa for mainland journalists risks ‘media warfare’
China’s embassy in the United States has warned against a new round of “media warfare” as Washington moves to cut the duration of visas...
Xin Zhilei, Venice Film Festival best actress, from poverty to Donnie Yen protégé
China’s Xin Zhilei, the winner of the best actress award at the recent Venice Film Festival, has come a long way from her humble...
Low Blood Sugar Before Pregnancy May Raise Birth Complications
Risks such as low birth weight and preterm birth linked to low blood sugar before pregnancy differ for underweight and overweight women. Read...
Singapore to boost maritime defence with 4 Boeing P-8A patrol aircraft
Singapore will acquire four Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft from the United States to counter submarine threats and refresh its maritime security capabilities, Defence...
Hong Kong lawmakers vote down bill recognising same-sex partnerships
Published: 5:42pm, 10 Sep 2025Updated: 5:58pm, 10 Sep 2025 Hong Kong’s legislature has voted down a bill that would have recognised same-sex partnerships, despite...
China approves nature reserve at contested Scarborough Shoal
Published: 5:36pm, 10 Sep 2025Updated: 5:45pm, 10 Sep 2025 China has approved the establishment of a nature reserve at the Scarborough Shoal, a disputed...