Sudan’s sexual violence as weapon of war triggers huge mental health crisis: UN
The widespread use of rape and other sexual violence as a weapon of war in Sudan has spurred a massive mental health crisis, United...
Hit from memory costs spreads from phones to EVs as China’s BYD raises driving-tech price
The impact of sky-high costs for memory chips is spreading from smartphones to cars, as China’s electric vehicle (EV) king BYD announced a 21...
Why an era of managed Hormuz disruption wouldn’t bode well for Asia
Even if the immediate phase of conflict subsides, the Gulf is unlikely to return to the status quo. For Asia, the central question is...
Why Beijing’s weaponised cargo ship could be a crucial player in the Taiwan Strait
The People’s Liberation Army’s latest weaponised container ship could play a key role in deterring foreign intervention at a low cost during a Taiwan...
Prediction Markets Face Scrutiny Over Alleged Insider Trading Scandals
A betting industry that has grown exponentially over the past two years is facing increasing scrutiny over a series of alleged insider trading scandals...
Xi in Panic! HIV Scandal Hits Top Officials, 36 Female Officials Infected, Even Military Leaders
Last year, Tang Chuan, the former Party Secretary of Chongqing’s Yubei District, was taken down. Recently, news spread online that after his imprisonment, Tang...
US, Allies Issue Joint Statement Backing Panama Against China’s Economic Pressure
The United States and five Latin American and Caribbean nations issued a joint statement on April 28 backing Panama over China’s retaliatory measures after...
Watchdog urges Hong Kong Observatory to better explain typhoon warning decisions
The Hong Kong Observatory should step up efforts to explain decisions for issuing typhoon warnings to address public concerns amid a rise in extreme...
Ikea to open first small-format Beijing store to tap China’s changing consumer trends
Multinational furniture retailer Ikea says it will open its first small-format store in Beijing on Thursday, aiming at convenience and efficiency that analysts believe...