Iran war ‘stark wake-up call’ for fossil fuel-dependent Southeast Asia: IEA report
Published: 10:28pm, 16 Jun 2026Updated: 11:02pm, 16 Jun 2026 The Iran war has exposed major risks for Southeast Asia that could cost the region...
Hong Kong must remain outward-looking to thrive: past and present TDC leaders
Published: 10:03pm, 16 Jun 2026Updated: 10:49pm, 16 Jun 2026 Hong Kong must remain an outward-looking economy and a free port to thrive, current and...
China’s Xi vows support for Myanmar as President Min Aung Hlaing moves to bridge isolation
Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed support for Myanmar’s leadership under former junta chief Min Aung Hlaing on Tuesday, reinforcing Beijing’s influence as its southern...
Trump’s woes at home, what China’s World Cup presence shows: 7 US-China relations reads
We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering US-China relations from the past few weeks. If you would like...
Building renovation corruption complaints spike 1.5 times after Tai Po fire: ICAC
Published: 9:54pm, 16 Jun 2026Updated: 10:31pm, 16 Jun 2026 Hong Kong’s graft buster has received more than 1.5 times as many corruption complaints concerning...
New Study Reveals Hidden Sources Of Lead In Manila’s Air
AsianScientist (Jun. 16, 2026) – Since the 1920s, lead has been added to gasoline to enhance vehicle efficiency and engine performance. However, the use...
Philippines vows to block structures at Scarborough Shoal amid fears of Chinese expansion
A floating Chinese platform at Scarborough Shoal has revived fears in the Philippines that Beijing could be taking another incremental step towards turning one...
EU bows to Trump pressure on tariffs but warns of future chaos
The European Parliament approved on Tuesday cutting duties on many US goods imports to fulfil the European Union’s side of a trade deal struck...
How Israel’s exit from US aid signals wider decline in Washington’s alliances
Israel’s efforts to phase out American military aid signal the decline of US alliances under the demands of Washington’s “America first” position, according to...