Rapper Namewee defends China satire Fragile as views hit 30m
Released last month, Fragile, which features Australian singer Kimberley Chen, has become a viral sensation across Asia
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From bugs to delicacies, insect proteins find niche in pet food market
Edible insects like fly larvae, crickets, and mealworms are hailed as a healthy and more sustainable source of protein for the mankind
China relooks glass buildings, with several bird injuries being reported
Bird collisions have been reported in most parts of the country, involving 26 species, most of them being migratory birds
High-speed train to Taiwan song goes viral
The song alludes to a ride on a Beijing-Taipei high-speed train, which was mentioned in the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20)
New secretary general of Japan’s ruling LDP shows willingness to revise Constitution
In 2018, the LDP drafted amendments to the Constitution, consisting of four pillars that include clearly providing legal grounds for the Self-Defence Forces
Kim Jong-un’s prolonged absence from public stokes speculation
The North Korean leader has been missing from public view for more than a month
Child marriage on the rise in Afghanistan, says Unicef
Afghan families are offering daughters as young as 20-day-old for future marriage
Philippine President won’t run against daughter in 2022, says spokesman
He will instead seek a Senate seat, said Senator Bong Go
Abe set to helm LDP’s Hosoda faction
The current leader is set to assume the post of speaker of the House of Representatives
India, US to strengthen dialogue on defence technology cooperation
The two sides are looking create opportunities for co-production and co-development