The quiet revolution in animal rights in China
Public awareness of animal welfare on the Chinese mainland is at an all-time high. The country now has the world’s second-largest pet population, estimated...
Thousands of passengers ‘stuck’ in Indonesia’s Bali after war grounds planes
Passengers stranded on the Indonesian resort island of Bali clamoured for flight news on Tuesday as the outbreak of war in the Middle East...
China ‘storm hot springs’ simulate squalls with mild electric shocks for unique experience
A new trend known as the “Storm Bath Spa” is gaining traction in major cities across China, uniquely merging wellness and innovation by creatively...
Duterte allies use Iran war threat to attack Philippines’ US ties
Supporters of former president Rodrigo Duterte have amplified viral claims that Iran could target the Philippines in retaliation for US actions in the Middle...
Healthcare investors keeping an eye on ‘two sessions’ for clarity on drug pricing
Investors are watching Beijing’s annual “two sessions” this week for signs that the country will address drug pricing and shore up its drug payment...
Hong Kong inflation risks grow as war in Middle East escalates, experts warn
Hongkongers may begin to feel the impact of the escalating war in the Middle East in the coming months, as rising global oil prices...
Japan’s under-20s are getting high like never before: ‘social morals are dying’
A record number of people under the age of 20 in Japan were arrested for cannabis offences last year, with experts on social norms...
Investors watch China’s ‘two sessions’ for clues on property overhaul
Ahead of China’s annual legislative meetings – typically a window into Beijing’s top-level policy agenda – this is the seventh entry in a series...
Iran war: Macron orders France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday ordered France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to move from the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean to help protect allied...