European heatwaves drive summer tourists to cooler north
European holidaymakers worn down by recurrent heatwaves are currently snubbing Mediterranean destinations for northern climes in hopes of cooler temperatures, but it remains to...
Southeast Asia must embrace reforms for ‘China plus one’ to succeed
In recent years, Southeast Asian governments have viewed the “China plus one” strategy as their best chance to escape the middle-income trap. As global...
From marches to memes: why India’s youth turned against Modi
As India picks up the pieces in the aftermath of a youth protest that deposed an education minister, questions linger over the ruling Bharatiya...
Typhoon Noul brings travel chaos to southern Chinese tech hubs Shenzhen and Guangzhou
Published: 12:07pm, 26 Jul 2026Updated: 2:45pm, 26 Jul 2026 High-speed rail services and flights across Guangdong province were cancelled on Sunday after Typhoon Noul...
Hong Kong expands after-school care but some families say they still lack access
Hong Kong’s after-school care scheme has expanded rapidly since the government removed its quota cap this school year, with some operators saying they have...
Why new US tariffs threaten Trump government’s credibility in Asean
A new wave of US tariffs that hit seven Southeast Asian countries is set to reinforce perceptions of Washington as an unreliable partner to...
Rare medical condition causes Chinese man’s scalp to thicken and fold, resembling human brain
A man from central China had long been troubled by a thickening scalp that developed folds resembling the creases of a brain, but he...
How Chinese scientists created an alloy that can survive 2,400 degrees Celsius
A team of Chinese scientists says it has developed an alloy that retains strength at ultra-high temperatures using tantalum – a very hard and...
Malaysian police receive report against Sanusi over race-linked campaign remarks
Malaysian police have received a report against Perikatan Nasional election director Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor over remarks allegedly made during a speech while campaigning...