April 2026 – Page 227 – From Inside Asia

Chinese firm slammed for using ex-employee’s data to create ‘AI human’ to continue working

A Chinese company has sparked controversy after it reportedly used a former employee’s data to create an artificial intelligence (AI) human to continue working...

by Yating Yang April 11, 2026

World

In Philippines, LPG price shock reaches bottom of beloved beef stew bowls

Filipinos like their pares, a traditional beef stew, served hot – but the soaring cost of liquefied petroleum gas has made that prospect increasingly...

by Agence France-Presse April 11, 2026

World

Hyundai spearheads foreign EV comeback push in China with Ioniq brand

Hyundai Motor has spearheaded a comeback among foreign marques vying for a slice of the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) market, launching a new brand...

by Daniel Ren April 11, 2026

World

‘A dream come true’: helpers flock to Disneyland for free trip given as thanks

Hundreds of domestic workers donning Minnie Mouse headdresses flocked to Hong Kong Disneyland Resort on Sunday morning after receiving free tickets, with many helpers...

by Ambrose Li April 11, 2026

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Breaking! Vans: Iran Rejects U.S. Terms to Halt Nuclear Weapons – “NOT REACHED AN AGREEMENT”

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by China Observer April 11, 2026

World

Singapore drama sparks Malaysian ire over scam hub depiction

Singapore’s national media network Mediacorp has responded to criticism from Malaysian organisations over its drama Highway to Somewhere, which some claim portrays the country...

by CNA April 11, 2026

World

Controversial Hong Kong documentary pulled from Italian film festival

Award-winning Hong Kong documentary To My Nineteen-Year-Old Self has been withdrawn by its distributor from an Italian film festival after a dispute among stakeholders...

by Leopold Chen April 11, 2026

World

Time to act on stalled proposal toughening child abuse penalties, lawmakers say

Hong Kong authorities have been urged to toughen penalties for child abuse as a proposal to review protection laws for minors, which were last...

by Fiona Chow April 11, 2026

World

Does Iran’s wartime resilience offer any lessons for Taiwan?

Iran’s ability to sustain missile and drone strikes despite heavy US-Israeli attacks has sharpened a debate in Taiwan: if the island’s air defences were...

by Lawrence Chung April 11, 2026