Malaysian man stranded by Thai floods with ‘colleagues’ exposed holidaying with lover
A Malaysian man who informed his wife that he was on a business trip with colleagues was discovered to be stranded with his mistress...
Chinese tourists pivot to South Korea, Thailand amid Japan travel ban
With rising tensions between Beijing and Tokyo disrupting travel plans, Chinese tourists are actively seeking alternative destinations for their winter getaways. While South Korea...
‘Relive the magic’? K-drama dating service probed for sex crimes in Brazil
A dating platform in Brazil that markets paid encounters with Korean men styled as K-drama “oppa” is under investigation for sexual exploitation, with the...
World’s first ‘ethical AI’ wades into risks of China’s new drug abuse law
A new Chinese AI system called Wen Dao – billed as the world’s first such model to be designed explicitly for ethical risk detection...
140 private doctors offering free basic healthcare to Hong Kong fire victims
Published: 4:57pm, 4 Dec 2025Updated: 4:59pm, 4 Dec 2025 More than 140 private doctors in Hong Kong have signed up to offer free basic...
In wake of Hong Kong blaze, Southeast Asia’s fire hazards come under scrutiny
Last year, Mutalib Uthman was forced to look on helplessly as his house burned to the ground and all his possessions were incinerated in...
India and Japan show impact of Trump’s tariffs extend beyond trade
For a sign of the degree to which US President Donald Trump’s decision in August to double tariffs on most Indian goods to a...
Mainland China’s billionaire count surges as BYD and Mixue bosses power gains
Published: 4:30pm, 4 Dec 2025Updated: 5:29pm, 4 Dec 2025 Mainland China’s billionaires have tightened their grip as Asia-Pacific’s wealthiest after their combined fortunes swelled...
Penang set to scoop up Chinese tourists skipping Japan, Thailand’s Hat Yai
With Chinese tourists shunning Japan and Thailand’s Hat Yai, Malaysia’s Penang state is poised for a year-end tourism bonanza. Penang tourism committee chairman Wong...