Widodo’s Asean summit ‘snub’ reveals gaps in Indonesia’s foreign policy

His successor Prabowo Subianto seems indifferent towards the regional bloc as well – raising concerns about Indonesia’s leadership role.

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: equipping young leaders to thrive, take on future challenges

Academic Tse Sze-hei is a finalist in the ‘nurturing’ category for his work in fostering the next generation of socially conscious leaders.

Trump Pennsylvania event derailed after audience members faint

Republican nominee Donald Trump pivots sweltering town hall to an impromptu dance party.

Wetter weather expected in Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam as La Nina emerges

Above-average rainfall is forecast to sweep Southeast Asia over the coming months, as La Nina conditions bring storms and downpours.

Why China is North Korea’s ‘closest comrade’, not Russia

Moscow had no use for Pyongyang until the Ukraine war, but Beijing has quietly supported and bankrolled the Kim regime for decades.

Harris attacks Trump for his ‘enemy from within’ comments at Pennsylvania rally

Harris stresses message that Trump is a danger to democracy, as US election campaign hits final stretch.

China’s top private firms cut jobs, await greater support to allay anxieties

All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce report shows China’s top 500 private enterprises cut 314,600 jobs in 2023 compared to a year earlier.

Are you a digital nomad? New lexicon reflects rapid China growth, changing social realities

From ‘involution’ to ‘home economy’, it has not taken long for a new vocabulary to emerge which describes life in today’s China.

Hong Kong’s Covid facility to be reinvented as youth creativity base in policy address move

Source says city leader to also target synergy between new Kai Tak venue and Hong Kong Stadium, which is being reviewed over its future use.

Russia’s protest over Japan-US military drills fall on deaf ears in Tokyo

Analysts say Russia fears Japan’s growing ties with Nato nations – and is especially concerned about US missile deployments.