South Asia: A region connected by waterways
If waterways involving India and Bangladesh can be made the preferred mode of transportation, it can open up opportunities for a port-and-jetty-led model along the rivers of the…
Can Leni beat Marcos Jr.?
Her challenge is not beating Marcos Jr. per se but spawning a broad-based, sustained progressive movement.
Chinese votes no longer fixed deposit for DAP
The poor performance of DAP leaders when it was in the Pakatan Federal government counts among issues of concern.
Power of the Indian buyer
Recent apologies show the size of the market counts.
Pritam Singh to face biggest political test as S’pore’s Parliament debates and votes on COP report
Observers say WP leaders' speeches will likely prove a defining moment for both Mr Singh and the party.
One million students return to kindergartens, schools in Ho Chi Minh City
Attending school is not mandatory for primary school students, and they can continue to learn online if their parents wish.
Chinese handicrafter’s 40 years of persistence lights up Lantern Festival
The amount of time and effort required for lantern-making has led to the dwindling numbers of handicrafters.
Horse-killing stunt in Korean drama sees adoption of guidelines for animals in productions
The nationwide furor that ensued over the horse-killing stunt may be start of protection for animal actors.
Social gambling to be legalised in S’pore, gambling regulation body to be set up under proposed Bills
While not currently illegal, social gambling is not clearly defined in current laws.
China’s Olympic ambitions and the idea of being Chinese
The Chinese response to US-born-and-bred Zhu Yi and Eileen Gu have raised questions about foreign talent and what it means to be Chinese.