China’s Pharma Scandal Exposed: $7B Vanishes, Cancer Drug Revealed to Be Just Water
The Chinese medical industry has been rocked by a series of explosive scandals, fueling growing concerns that the country’s pharmaceutical sector may be on...
‘Test the waters’: rumoured ICC plan to arrest Duterte ally grips Philippines
The Philippine government is facing mounting legal and political uncertainty after reports emerged that the International Criminal Court (ICC) may have issued an arrest...
China and Europe need clear communication on thorny issues, observer says
Brussels and Beijing are both to blame for their strained ties and clear communication is needed to handle sensitive issues like Taiwan and rare...
Heady history of wigs in court: the case for Hong Kong lawyers to keep them on
If one were to picture a high-stakes courtroom drama on late-night television, one would likely see a distinctive image: figures clad in flowing black...
Can China balance green ambition with everyday ways of life?
In the push to meet climate goals, such as those taking centre stage at Cop30, China finds itself walking a tightrope between two laudable...
Trump signs funding bill to end longest US government shutdown
US President Donald Trump signed a bill to end the record-breaking US government shutdown after the House of Representatives approved a bipartisan funding deal...
Will Japan and South Korea join Aukus, co-develop nuclear submarines with US?
The three-member Aukus defence pact may soon expand beyond its primary aim of boosting Australia’s submarine fleet to also include Japan and South Korea,...
Meta Platforms’ AI lay-offs triggered by resource competition: ex-researcher
A former research scientist at Meta Platforms, Tian Yuandong, has shed some light on the US social media giant’s restructuring of its artificial intelligence...
130kg Chinese man dies after gastric bypass surgery to impress girlfriend’s parents
A Chinese man who weighed more than 130kg and was eager to make a good impression on his girlfriend’s parents has died after undergoing...