Can South Korea and US seal a trade deal? Chances look slim
Despite weeks of frantic diplomacy, the chances of South Korea and the United States sealing a trade deal before next week’s Apec summit appear...
Trump Admin Sanctions Colombian President Over Alleged Drug Trade Involvement
The Trump administration on Friday stepped up its fight against international drug traffickers, imposing sanctions against Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his family, and a...
Trump Admin Seeks to Deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia
The Department of Homeland Security is seeking to deport illegal immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia, according to an Oct. 24 court filing. “Although...
Hongkonger fights to save 60-year-old shop amid Kowloon City redevelopment
Published: 9:00am, 25 Oct 2025Updated: 9:25am, 25 Oct 2025 In a month’s time, 22-year-old Hongkonger Tony Lam Chun-ho will be graduating from Polytechnic University...
Japan café allows customers to serve staff as maids for US$25, attracts many men
A unique café in Japan is charging 4,000 yen (US$25) for customers to experience being a maid by serving members of staff posing as...
Leaked Documents: TikTok meddles in NYC election, Pushing Pro-Mamdani Videos | China in Focus
U.S. President Donald Trump has a tight schedule in Asia next week, with stops in Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea. He will hold at...
Kim Jong-un Breaks with Xi After Returning: Using Chinese Phones Now Treason, Punishable by Death
North Korea has recently escalated its information blockade. Reports indicate that Pyongyang has ordered a complete crackdown on residents using Chinese phones, even threatening...
Start-up Deep Robotics scrambles for top talent amid China’s quest for dominance
Deep Robotics, a Hangzhou-based start-up, is facing a severe talent shortage, hindering its efforts to commercialise the results of its research and development, according...
How Wee Ee Cheong is planting the seeds for UOB’s next 90 years
Published: 8:00am, 25 Oct 2025Updated: 8:16am, 25 Oct 2025 Wee Ee Cheong leans back in his chair in the boardroom of UOB Plaza and...