Philippine defence: what’s so special about the Typhon missile system?

Beijing is wary as Manila can enhance its external defence with the Typhon to counter increasing Chinese assertiveness, analysts say.

Chung Yeung Festival: major cemetery reports fewer Hongkongers as border traffic spikes

Post reporter observes long queues headed to Cape Collinson Chinese Permanent Cemetery in Chai Wan, but staff member notes decline in visitors.

Lee Hsien Yang and wife ‘always free’ to return to Singapore, police say

Lee Hsien Yang and Lee Suet Fern left the city state in 2022 after skipping a scheduled police interview.

ByteDance-owned TikTok slashes hundreds of jobs in shift towards AI content moderation

Short video platform TikTok currently employs a mix of automated detection and human moderators to review content posted on the site.

How trust is redefining philanthropy in Asia

As Asian philanthropic organisations adopt trust-based practices, focusing on three key areas can help them provide a road map for others.

Old devices, idle servers can be turned to spy on us, China’s top security agency warns

In continuing awareness campaign, Beijing’s Ministry of State Security says foreign agencies control disused equipment to gain state secrets.

Public shock at video of domestic worker giving birth in boss’s bed months after being hired

Indonesian worker gives birth in bed as totally unaware family grandmother sits in wheelchair next to her.

Hezbollah faces backlash in Lebanon as Israel expands invasion

Much of the anger at Hezbollah springs from how quickly the group appears to have been decimated confronting Israel.

Strengthening Asean is key for the US to boost its Indo-Pacific strategy

Whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris wins next month, a renewed focus on Asean will be essential for lasting stability amid China tensions.

From cosmetics to cuisine: how Korean influence is reflected in Chinese consumer tastes

Korean food is booming in China, with rising exports of ramyeon and rice-based products, while cosmetics face declining market share.