What I gained (and lost) as a native Chinese writing in English
I learned English as a bored young factory worker and began writing in it to avoid censorship. But my decision has come with pros and cons.
Rising above racism: the Nigerian Instagram blogger sharing bits of his life in Cantonese
From cooking Nigerian food to bringing his girlfriend around Lagos, Adekunbi Hassan Salako has more than 100,000 followers on Instagram.
China aquariums opt for robotic whales to cut costs, leaving visitors feel deceived
Although whale sharks can live for 80 to 130 years in the wild, they typically do not survive beyond 5 years in aquariums.
Singapore’s ruling PAP turns 70: can its dominance last?
Amid rising living costs and shifting voter sentiments, the People’s Action Party faces unprecedented challenges on its 70th anniversary.
Trump defence chief pick Pete Hegseth was flagged as possible ‘insider threat’
The ex-Fox News host has a ‘Deus Vult’ tattoo on his bicep, a Christian expression that has become associated with right-wing extremism.
Hong Kong signs ‘timely’ free-trade deal with Peru on Apec sidelines
Agreement covers goods and services as well as investment a day after China-funded megaport inaugurated by Xi Jinping.
China’s first-wave tycoons are retiring. Are their kids ready to step up?
As China’s first-generation entrepreneurs reach old age, their companies grapple with succession dilemmas and a new business landscape.
Pragmatic Southeast Asia will adapt to Trump’s ‘America first’ agenda
The region is already bracing itself for the reinstatement of a more transactional and nationalist policy agenda in the White House.
South Korea’s Yoon tells China’s Xi cooperation needed on Russia and North Korea
Yoon also met US President Biden and Japan PM Ishiba on the sidelines of the Apec summit in Lima, Peru.
Trump names combative spokesman Steven Cheung as communications director
Cheung, who previously worked for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, has a reputation for insulting attacks on Trump’s opponents.