Waning fortunes: how Western brands are adapting to China’s changing consumer landscape
“Three Starbucks peach lattes for 84.90 yuan [US$12]”, a live streaming host tells viewers on Douyin, China’s popular short-video platform. “Three, two, one –...
Frozen US-North Korea ties may see ‘new progress’, Seoul official says
A top South Korean official has hinted at a possible shift in frozen ties between the United States and North Korea, raising expectations that...
Fee hikes are only half the equation if Hong Kong health reform is to work
Hong Kong introduced a public hospital fee overhaul at the start of the year in response to long-standing pressures from an ageing population, rising...
Rep. Amodei Latest House Republican Not Seeking Reelection
WASHINGTON—Another Republican in the House of Representatives has announced he will not be running again. Rep. Mark Amodei (R-Nev.), a member of the powerful...
Trump Drops Punitive Tariff on India Over Russian Oil Purchases
President Donald Trump removed a 25 percent punitive tariff on all imports from India over its purchases of Russian oil, the White House announced...
What’s behind plan to adopt multi-operator model for Panama Canal ports?
Panama is aiming to mitigate geopolitical risks and respond to US pressure by adopting a multi-operator model for its strategic canal after nullifying the...
Japan couple spark child neglect concerns for letting son, 12, babysit 5 siblings while they work
A working Japanese couple with six children have sparked outrage by letting their oldest child, 12, babysit his younger siblings every day, leaving no...
Cambodian scam victims’ details found inside compound reveal reach of cyber gangs
In a Cambodian compound with rooms designed to look like Singaporean and Australian police offices, papers were strewn across desks and floors: the detritus...
Trump Orders 25 Percent Tariffs on Nations Trading With Iran
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Feb. 6 imposing tariffs as high as 25 percent, effective midnight Saturday, on products imported to...