Asean Indo-Pacific guide still impractical, but not a lost cause: experts
It is believed that it could take Asean at least five years to finalise its concrete plan of action.
Xi’s visit leads to new era for Mideast ties
President Xi's landmark visit has ushered in a new era for a shared community
For 1st time in 19 years, LDP ranking member visits Taiwan
Liberal Democratic Party's chairperson Koichi Hagiuda visited Taiwan on Saturday and held a meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen in Taipei.
Shanghai boosts efforts to become global financial hub
Efforts will be made to establish an offshore financial system, facilitate global use of the renminbi and improve the synergy of Shanghai-based financial institutions with those…
Spring-warm or winter-cool? Personal color tests, the latest beauty craze
The current craze for South Koreans is to take personal color tests -- or consultations that provide recommendations for people's personal color types.
Tokyo startup plans to launch Japan’s 1st commercial space station
DigitalBlast, Inc. aims to launch the station’s first module by 2030.
Coriander seeds turn into ‘superseeds’ in outer space, gives richer yields on Earth
The seeds, that had been sent to space, when planted back on Earth boasted a more luxuriant yield, weighing 41.4g versus their earthbound counterpart’s 33.1g.
Jimmy Lai jailed for 69 months over lease violation
The District Court also disqualified Lai from serving in the management of a company for eight years. He also faces a separate trial on three national security charges.
Conscious tourism fad grows
YouGov's ‘Future of Tourism Survey’ found that 34 percent of respondents from across the globe "want travel to be more sustainable".
Faith and fire: 5 inspiring quotes from Neymar
A remarkable goal-scorer and playmaker, Neymar Junior's journey is awe-inspiring but the 30-year-old has faced immense obstacles on his way to the top.