Young Chinese put retirement plans on hold amid slowing economy, demographic crisis
For many young people in China, the government’s call to prepare for retirement decades in advance feels out of touch with reality. Advertisement With...
China stray puppy with 2 arrows in head, leads to crowdfunding for surgery, police probe
The discovery of a stray puppy in China with two arrows in its head, one of them pierced straight through, has sparked public outrage...
Safety documents for Hong Kong construction sites ‘should require e-signatures’
A Hong Kong construction industry leader has called on professionals to use electronic signatures for safety documents to help prevent fraud, after authorities uncovered...
Singapore’s new Muslim affairs minister lays down firm stance on Gaza issue
Singapore’s newly appointed acting minister-in-charge of Muslim affairs began his first hours in the role by condemning a controversial social-media commentator for attacking former...
2.5-metre Burmese python captured in Hong Kong after swallowing cat
A Hong Kong snake handler captured a 2.5-metre (8.2 feet) long python that had swallowed a stray cat near a village house in Ma...
DOJ Sues 4 Cities in New Jersey Over ‘Sanctuary’ Policies
Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, and Hoboken, and their city officials, are named in the lawsuit. The Trump administration on Thursday launched legal action against...
Removal of Philippines’ beloved ‘sherpa cat’ Pugal sparks heated debate
Published: 1:00pm, 24 May 2025Updated: 1:06pm, 24 May 2025 The removal of a beloved cat regularly seen roaming the hiking trails of one of...
South Africa downgrades Taiwan’s representative office as it deepens ties with Beijing
South Africa’s decision to remove Taiwan’s diplomatic status and move its office from Pretoria to Johannesburg viewed as a nod to Beijing. Read More
Indonesia faces calls to boost economy through more support for small businesses
Indonesia must bolster support for informal and rural businesses if it is to revive its slowing economy and meet President Prabowo Subianto’s ambitious goal...