PLA upgrades ageing tanks with protection system for potential Taiwan operation
The People’s Liberation Army has upgraded its ageing tanks for a potential Taiwan operation, equipping them with a system to counter drone attacks and...
Hong Kong to impose 2‑tier penalty for carrying vapes in public from April 30
Anyone in Hong Kong found carrying more than five vape pods or 100 heat sticks in public will face a maximum fine of HK$50,000...
Bali rocked by spate of murder cases – is Indonesian island more dangerous now?
Bali’s reputation as a carefree tropical escape has been shaken by a string of brutal crimes, including the kidnapping and dismemberment of a Ukrainian...
China EV makers surge back in March as subsidies and financing spur demand
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers posted a strong rebound in sales last month, shaking off the weak start to the year as local government...
China youth flock to TCM bars for ‘prescription cocktails’ amid rise of ‘punk wellness’ lifestyle
By night, some young Chinese are swapping traditional cocktails for so-called traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) bars, where herbal-infused spirits promise everything from heartbreak cures...
Why China and Vietnam are shifting from confrontation to calm in South China Sea claims
Despite land reclamation efforts in the fiercely contested South China Sea, an unusual silence has fallen between Beijing and Hanoi over their rival claims....
Trump sends crude surging as Iran speech fails to allay war concerns
US President Donald Trump tried to sell the war on Iran to sceptical Americans in a televised address, saying that the conflict was “nearing...
Surging ‘Jewish terrorism’ in West Bank condemned but goes unpunished
Violence by extremist Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank has reached unprecedented levels since the start of the war with Iran,...
Discovery Bay resident files ombudsman complaint over plan for full taxi access
A Discovery Bay resident has lodged a complaint with the city’s ombudsman over authorities’ handling of a proposal to allow unrestricted taxi access to...