India and Pakistan fuel Central Asian arms race with military sales to Armenia, Azerbaijan
The influx of military hardware is shifting the military balance in the region, potentially undermining fragile peace efforts.
Putin critic Alexei Navalny knew he would die in prison, new memoir reveals
‘I will spend the rest of my life in prison and die here,’ he wrote in March 2022.
China’s tiger mums tour Singapore universities during holiday to give children competitive edge
For many Chinese parents, Singapore compares favourably to the US as a much safer place to study and to Australia as a cheaper place to stay.
China’s investors left wanting after ministry keeps mum on stimulus plan
Without measures to excite a volatile market, a high-profile conference from China’s Ministry of Finance leaves investors disappointed.
Hong Kong firms to face warnings, fines for flouting plastics ban after grace period: minister
Environment chief Tse Chin-wan says errant retailers will be issued warnings on-site and given 10 working days for rectification.
Young men in China share vasectomy experiences online, foster ‘new good man’ image
As gender equality gains traction, younger generation of men proud to share family, contraceptive responsibilities long endured by women.
Area larger than Belarus burned by wildfires in Brazil so far this year
The South American country has seen the worst blazes in 14 years since the beginning of 2024.
As Biden skips Southeast Asia summits, is the US losing influence in the region?
Biden’s absence does not necessarily indicate weaker US interest in Southeast Asia but rather a shift in engagement strategy, analysts say.
Hong Kong winter flu season could start in December and peak twice, expert says
HKU Professor Ivan Hung says coming flu season may peak twice, with first surge driven by influenza A subtype H3 and second caused by H1.
Runaway Filipino helpers caught in Busan blame undue monitoring for leaving Seoul
The two women, who left their jobs in the capital due to excessive surveillance, were caught working illegally in Busan.