Behind China’s Military Parades, Soldiers Face Corruption and Uncertain Futures
News Analysis When the Chinese military marched through Beijing in September to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, the...
Thai election: border row aids Anutin as Shinawatras fight for survival, reformists chase
Campaigning for Thailand’s February 8 general election has begun with a frenetic three-way battle defined by corruption allegations, a tense border conflict with Cambodia...
Actor Idris Elba, ice legends Torvill and Dean among hundreds recognised in UK honours
Actor Idris Elba and ice dancers Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean were among the hundreds named in British King Charles’ New Year honours list...
Hong Kong authorities question World Bank’s ‘unfair’ business-ready grades
Hong Kong authorities have questioned a World Bank report giving the city lower grades for business readiness, saying outdated data has led to unfair...
Fire at Indonesian Retirement Home Kills 16 Older Residents
MANADO, Indonesia—A fire at an Indonesian retirement home killed 16 older people on Sunday evening, police said. The fire in the single-story house in...
Washington lines up slew of health deals as US and China vie for influence across Africa
Washington is securing bilateral health deals with countries across Africa to ensure direct access to critical pathogen data and specimens following the United States’...
Why Filipinos risk injury and death to ring in the new year with dangerous fireworks
As the Philippines counts down to the new year, authorities are bracing themselves for another familiar increase in injuries and deaths linked to fireworks,...
China’s Hainan hosts duty-free shopping spree under new customs regime
A customs scheme covering the entirety of Hainan, China’s southern island province, appears to have triggered a surge in consumption since its inception last...
Hong Kong to raise fines for 19 traffic offences on January 1, including illegal parking
Hong Kong motorists will face higher financial penalties starting on January 1, when new traffic fines for 19 types of offences take effect. The...