April 2026 – Page 132 – From Inside Asia

Will Philippines’ anti-disinformation bills empower state to ‘decide the truth’?

The Philippines is weighing a new anti-disinformation law, but digital rights advocates and researchers warn that the leading proposals could give the government sweeping...

by Alan Robles April 2, 2026 0 comment

World

Leapmotor targets global growth with Europe R&D hub, eyes Canada assembly

Leapmotor, one of China’s strongest-performing electric vehicle (EV) makers this year, is accelerating its global push with a new innovation centre in Europe and...

by Daniel Ren April 2, 2026 0 comment

World

Could China’s metal-like composite make drones, planes and rockets 26% stronger?

Challenging six decades of convention, Chinese scientists have proposed a new composite material manufacturing method that could improve the strength and reliability of structures...

by Chao Kong April 2, 2026 0 comment

World

Trump hails destruction of Iran’s tallest bridge, warns of ‘much more to follow’

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday the tallest bridge in Iran had been destroyed, hours after threatening to bomb the country “back to...

by Agence France-Presse April 2, 2026 0 comment

World

Don’t let geopolitical rivalry skew debate over Jimmy Lai’s sentencing

The sentencing of Jimmy Lai Chee-ying has been cited by several Western officials and media outlets as further evidence that Hong Kong’s legal system...

by Bernard Chan April 2, 2026 0 comment

World

50 minutes, 50,000 calls, US$1.2 million lost: Singapore’s high-speed scam

A Malaysian electrician was recruited by a syndicate and travelled to Singapore to set up devices in a rented house that would blast thousands...

by CNA April 2, 2026 0 comment

US Politics

Hegseth Eases Rule on Carrying Privately Owned Guns on Military Bases

Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum Thursday allowing Department of War personnel—specifically uniformed service members—to carry privately owned firearms while off duty on military...

by FIA Staff April 2, 2026 0 comment

World

More Hongkongers to travel over long Easter break despite higher costs

More Hongkongers are expected to travel elsewhere during the five-day Easter weekend from Friday despite a sharp jump in fuel surcharges, according to industry...

by Wynna Wong April 2, 2026 0 comment