South Korean student kidnapped, tortured to death on holiday in Cambodia
A 22-year-old South Korean college student who travelled to Cambodia during the summer holiday was found dead two weeks after his departure, reportedly after...
South Korea urged to stay ‘pragmatic’ amid US pressure over China
South Korea should adhere to pragmatic diplomacy to safeguard its national interests as Washington steps up pressure on Seoul to clarify its role in...
Will Japan’s Sanae Takaichi prove to be a transformative force in Asia?
Sanae Takaichi’s victory in Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership race marks not just the rise of the country’s first female prime minister in...
Chinese team makes ‘decisive step’ towards holy grail of next-gen batteries
Scientists say they have cracked the biggest challenge to creating the holy grail of next-generation batteries – a design that could power everything from...
To drink or not to drink – China Derung ethnic minority uses tea in marriage proposal
China’s Derung ethnic minority uses a single cup of tea to convey acceptance or rejection when it comes to a proposal of marriage. Advertisement...
Hong Kong’s ‘cold dew’ days are not cool any more. Why?
Published: 8:33am, 10 Oct 2025Updated: 9:31am, 10 Oct 2025 A small shift in the climate because of global warming took the cool out of...
Asean+3 growth defies expectations but trade war risks still ‘high’, AMRO says
The “Asean plus three” group of countries achieved solid economic growth in the first half of 2025, but unpredictable policy shifts in the United...
How Japan’s twin Nobel Prize wins cast spotlight on its growing brain drain
Japan’s scientific community is celebrating two Nobel wins this week, but the accolades have also reignited concern over the country’s ability to retain its...
US sending about 200 troops to Israel to support Gaza ceasefire deal
The United States is sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor the ceasefire deal in Gaza as part of a...