Flag flak: upside-down display turns Malaysia on its head
Malaysians have rallied to the defence of an ethnic Chinese shop owner who mistakenly hoisted the national flag upside down in front of his...
China seeks to bolster demand by subsidising interest costs on consumer loans
China has launched a year-long plan to offer interest subsidies for personal consumer loans as part of Beijing’s broader efforts to unlock household spending...
Japan mum-daughter duo live in rubbish-filled home despite US$2,700 rent income
A mother and daughter in Japan have been living in a rubbish-filled home for years despite earning more than 400,000 yen (US$2,700) a month...
Hong Kong issues T1 warning as Severe Typhoon Podul edges closer
Published: 8:41am, 13 Aug 2025Updated: 10:41am, 13 Aug 2025 This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please...
Is Hong Kong’s legislature becoming too timid, too tame? A year in review
A proposed piece of legislation by the Hong Kong government to recognise same-sex partnerships is set to be the first bill the legislature will...
US ‘piles pressure’ on South Korea to redefine alliance ahead of Trump summit
The United States has urged South Korea to “modernise” their bilateral military alliance and ensure a timely response to threats from Pyongyang and beyond...
Chinese researchers seek electronic warfare lessons from Ukraine jamming
When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 satellite navigation signals were one of its first targets. Advertisement The jamming started with civilian navigation systems,...
US’ annual China human rights review shorter, remains sharply critical
Published: 5:38am, 13 Aug 2025Updated: 5:46am, 13 Aug 2025 The US State Department’s annual review of China’s human rights record, released on Tuesday, was...
Tibet mega dam is China’s chance to build confidence with India
China’s mega dam construction on the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) River uncovers the vulnerabilities of transboundary water mechanisms. With India suspending the Indus Waters Treaty...