New Dutch government under centrist Jetten takes power
A new Dutch government took power on Monday, with 38-year-old centrist Rob Jetten sworn in as the country’s youngest-ever prime minister and the first...
Japan’s ‘Traitor Takaichi’ hit with online smear campaign using fake accounts
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her government have become the focus of a coordinated, long-term online smear campaign orchestrated by thousands of social...
‘Sportcation’ gains popularity among China youth, transforms romantic getaway into athletic hub
Fitness-friendly young Chinese travellers are turning to a new trend known as “sportcation” which blends physical health with leisure. Health conscious tourists are spending...
Xi Jinping expresses hope China can open ‘new chapter’ in relations with North Korea
Chinese President Xi Jinping has congratulated North Korean leader Kim Jong-un after he cemented his leadership at the latest congress of the country’s ruling...
AI eyewear sees brisk sales during China’s Spring Festival
Chinese artificial intelligence glasses enjoyed a sales boom over the Spring Festival, fuelled by pent-up consumer demand and a new national subsidy. Huaqiangbei, a...
Hong Kong commentator could face up to 7 years in jail over seditious online content
A Hong Kong news commentator could face up to seven years in jail if convicted of allegedly posting seditious content online about the deadly...
Bikini-clad mermaid sales stunt in Malaysia triggers religious probe
A mermaid-themed sales gimmick has landed two drinks traders in hot water in Malaysia’s conservative east coast state of Kelantan, after religious authorities launched...
Trump tariff loss is win for Chinese exporters
China called on the US to scrap tariffs after President Donald Trump imposed new levies to replace those struck down by the US Supreme...
Art as advocacy: Philippine mural contest adds to South China Sea messaging push
A nationwide mural contest backed by Philippine government agencies has been launched in Manila, the latest in a string of cultural initiatives aimed at...