Remnants of China’s biggest rocket landed in the Indian Ocean on Sunday, with most of its components destroyed upon re-entry … More
Category: East Asia
Tourist stranded on glass bridge triggers safety concerns across China
CHANGCHUN (XINHUA) : A tourist was stranded on a glass bridge on Friday (May 7) at a resort in north-east … More
Xueli Abbing: The abandoned baby who became a Vogue model
When Xueli was a baby her parents left her on the ground outside an orphanage. In China, albinism is seen … More
Hong Kong ends longest recession in decades
HONG KONG : Hong Kong’s economy jumped back into growth in the first quarter of the year, official figures showed … More
Two quakes rattle Taiwan, no reports of damage
TAIPEI (REUTERS) : A 5.8 magnitude earthquake quickly followed by another at 6.2 struck eastern Taiwan on Sunday (April 18), the … More
Japan artisans showcase Olympic collection under virus cloud
TOKYO – Craftsman Kimiaki Kono was hoping the Tokyo Olympics would be a chance to win new fans for Japan’s lute-like … More
Milk Tea Alliance: Twitter creates emoji for pro-democracy activists
Twitter has launched a new emoji for the “Milk Tea Alliance” – a movement uniting Asian pro-democracy activists. The alliance … More
Photos of main Taiwan train crash suspect standing near wreckage contradict what he told police
TAIPEI : Taiwan’s prosecutors have appealed for information on the construction site near Friday’s (April 2) deadly train crash as photos emerged … More
Jackie Chan’s early movies: how martial arts superstar shaped his fighting style in Shaolin Wooden Men, The Young Master, and more
They wanted him to fill Bruce Lee’s shoes, but Jackie Chan quickly understood that wouldn’t work. He honed his fighting … More
Taiwan train crash suspect released on bond, maintains innocence
HUALIEN : The main suspect in Taiwan’s deadliest train accident has maintained his innocence to reporters after being released on … More
Malaysia is independent, says minister who called Chinese counterpart ‘elder brother’
KUALA LUMPUR (REUTERS) : Malaysia’s foreign minister stressed on Saturday (April 3) that his country remained independent in foreign policy … More
As WHO highlights COVID animal origins, China wildlife crackdown needs more teeth: experts
SHANGHAI (Reuters) : China and its neighbours must not only crack down on wildlife trade but also shut legal loopholes … More
The unusual case of China’s overseas lending practices
SINGAPORE : When a new Argentinian government came to power in 2016, it tried to cancel two dam projects for … More
Nissin Foods’ Cupnoodles Museum opens in Hong Kong
The Cupnoodles Museum has officially opened in Hong Kong, becoming the first instant ramen-themed museum operated by Japan’s Nissin Foods … More
Japan’s famous cherry blossoms see early bloom amid warming
TOKYO (AP) : Japan’s famous cherry blossoms have reached their flowery peak in many places earlier this year than at … More
‘Extremely unlikely’ that Covid-19 leaked from Wuhan lab
WUHAN (AFP) : A team commissioned by the World Health Organisation toinvestigate the source of the coronavirus in Wuhan in … More
Nike, H&M face China fury over Xinjiang cotton ‘concerns’
Retail giants Nike and H&M are facing a backlash in China after they expressed concern about the alleged use of … More
Japan’s Toyota, Isuzu, Hino join in truck technology tie up
TOKYO (AP) : Japanese automakers Toyota, Isuzu and Hino said Wednesday they are setting up a partnership in commercial vehicles … More
Taiwan loses two fighter jets in apparent collision, third such crash in six months
TAIPEI (REUTERS) : Two Taiwanese fighter jets crashed on Monday (March 22) in the third such incident in the past … More
North Korean man extradited from Malaysia appears in US court
WASHINGTON : A North Korean national extradited to the United States from Malaysia appeared in court on Monday (Mar 22) … More
Treasures from mystery civilisation could rewrite history of China
The sophisticated artefacts unearthed in Sichuan point to the existence of an advanced culture that challenges the traditional narrative The … More
Drenched in purple, South Korean islands draw tourists
The ‘Purple Islands’, have painted their houses, roads and bridges in shades of the hue SHINAN, South Korea : Dressed … More
China’s ban on Taiwan’s pineapples inspires creative dishes
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) : Taiwan’s classic beef noodle soup has taken on a sweet and sour twist. Hung Ching Lung, … More
In Pictures: Tsunami scars linger a decade later in Japan
A decade after triple disasters, Japan faces immense challenges in returning to what was previously considered normal. Dazed survivors walk … More
