Asian News

The move is the latest in a rivalry between Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter owner Elon Musk.

July 04, 2023 11:10 AM

This will be Putin’s first appearance at an international event since crushing a mutiny.

July 04, 2023 10:25 AM

An Umno official had asked Dr Mahathir to stop fanning racial sentiments.

Washington and Beijing have been battling for influence over the semiconductor industry.

In its heyday, Orchard Towers was full of go-go bars, strip clubs and discos. Now, the nightclubs that remain have until the end of the month to move out – leaving exotic dancers, live bands and sex workers in the lurch.

July 04, 2023 9:55 AM

Japan plans to release treated water from the plant into the ocean over the next 30 to 40 years.

Japan’s annual ‘Rising Horse’ sees the animals forced to run up a steep hill and clear a two-metre high ‘wall’ while being slapped, yelled at, and hit with ropes, sticks and whips.

July 04, 2023 8:13 AM

The island is said to have enough local fresh water supplies for residents for less than 30 days.

July 04, 2023 7:55 AM

Authorities have asked farmers to restrict rice planting to a single crop to conserve water.

A 27-year-old Indian woman has started a petition to put an end to the social evil of dowry.

Nathan Law says his life has become more dangerous as Hong Kong police offer a bounty for his arrest.

July 03, 2023 9:55 PM

Efforts underway to mend US-China relations after trade war, tit-for-tat sanctions and export bans. 

PM Lee says he is fully satisfied with the findings showing ministers Vivian Balakrishnan and K. Shanmugam had done nothing wrong in leasing the two state-owned bungalows.

The cause of the blast was not immediately clear but witnesses said they had smelled gas before the explosion.

July 03, 2023 8:06 PM

Mr Wang Yi’s remarks come as Beijing and Washington step up their efforts to deepen their influence in the region.

July 03, 2023 6:45 PM

Dr Ayu Yoneda will train for about two years before being considered for a mission to the lunar surface.

July 03, 2023 6:20 PM

A source said a decision could take two months.

Barbie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, is the latest film to be banned in Vietnam for depicting China’s controversial nine-dash line.

July 03, 2023 6:00 PM

The police offered rewards for information leading to any arrest.

A scene in the film features a map depicting China's territorial claims in the disputed South China Sea.