India’s capital shuts schools as toxic smog exceeds 60 times WHO limit, impacting millions
The city faces an annual smog crisis, blamed on stubble burning, factories, and traffic, with authorities implementing restrictions to curb pollution.
Taiwan aims to war-proof its communications networks, with or without outside help
The island’s space programme is leveraging domestic expertise to build out critical low Earth orbit communication satellite links in event of war.
Fewer quitting Hong Kong’s civil service, but hiring must be faster, minister says
Civil service chief Ingrid Yeung tells lawmakers recruitment process must be accelerated as retirement rates remain high.
Filipinos back ICC probe of Duterte’s drug war, but will it sway midterm voters?
While his anti-narcotics campaign once had widespread support, a survey indicates 59 per cent now approve of the investigation into it.
200 monkeys run riot in Thailand, forcing police to barricade their own station
The primates broke free from enclosures and descended upon the town of Lopburi, causing chaos and prompting authorities to use food to lure them away.
China firm offers cash incentives to help staff find love, boost happiness, sense of belonging
‘Love should not be measured by money,’ says one commenter.
China’s youth-jobless rate hovers above 17% for fourth consecutive month
Unemployment rate for the 16 -24 age group, excluding students, stood at 17.1 per cent in October.
China to address world’s overcapacity concerns by cutting export-tax rebate
Move seen discouraging vicious low-price competition and outsized industry expansions, and Chinese manufacturer profits could take a hit.
30% of travel platforms fail to state data retention policies: Hong Kong watchdog
Watchdog reviews privacy policies of 10 travel platforms, finds three have yet to add data retention sections after being contacted.
Malaysia’s Michelle Yeoh said not being able to have kids ‘biggest sadness’ of her life
Yeoh’s candid reflection on infertility and her journey to acceptance offers a poignant perspective on navigating life’s challenges, and has no regrets.