Why Wong-Putin meet doesn’t mean Singapore’s going soft on Russia
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s trip to Russia as part of an Asean delegation to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin despite the city state’s...
Mature Chinese women rent their time, experiences to young counterparts for support
Mature Chinese women are “renting” themselves to younger counterparts to listen to their worries and share life experiences. This service, commonly known as “sister...
Hong Kong primary school to host late-night World Cup semi-final watch party
Published: 1:34pm, 22 Jun 2026Updated: 1:48pm, 22 Jun 2026 A Hong Kong primary school’s decision to invite pupils to watch one of the World...
Did Myanmar-China talks spawn a more emboldened junta?
A recent meeting between the leaders of Myanmar and China has given the military junta an opening to persuade Asean to allow it to...
Hongkongers aim for self-sufficiency in old age, but survey finds ‘clear readiness gap’
While nine out of 10 Hongkongers aim to remain as self-sufficient as possible in their old age, they also expect 14 years of care...
NZ Reserve Bank Links ‘Immigration Shock’ to 20 Percent Change in Housing Prices
Recent research by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand suggests that “immigration shocks” can lead to higher house prices and greater household credit. An...
Hong Kong parents in welfare custody case say 2-month-old baby sick in hospital
The two-month-old baby of a Hong Kong couple involved in custody battles for their two children has been hospitalised after falling ill and could...
3 teens dead, 7 injured in Philippine school shooting
Published: 12:24pm, 22 Jun 2026Updated: 3:22pm, 22 Jun 2026 At least three teenaged students were killed and five others wounded on Monday in a...
‘Lying flat’ goes mainstream, Singapore mall finds God: 5 weekend reads you missed
We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would...