ASEAN has a better chance in any US-China trade war
As ASEAN has been able to overcome many issues in the past, often by learning from the best practices of the West and itself, it stands to reason that ASEAN has the diplomatic…
Why are Korean young men angry now?
They are angry with the Moon Jae-in administration and the current Democratic Party of Korea. In their eyes, populism is a cancerous disease that politicians have spread to…
Philippine Coast Guard slams Chinese Navy chopper’s ‘dangerous’ maneuvers
The Chinese Navy’s chopper with tail number 68 tailed the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources aircraft for 40 minutes. It then came as close as three meters during its…
Genocide-denial law sails through Cambodia’s National Assembly
It was drafted with the aim of specifying penalties for individuals who glorify, deny, reject or oppose the recognition of crimes committed during the Khmer Rouge rule, increasing…
Why is South Korean society so unforgiving to celebrities?
Sociologists say it is due to Korean society’s tendency to “constantly compare themselves to others,” leading to “relative deprivation toward those who seem to ‘have…
Will Singapore’s new Large Families Scheme spur more couples to have baby number 3 or more?
The scheme will appeal to couples who aspire to have more children, and give them a nudge to expand their families knowing that there is some help to make it more affordable, said…
Cross-border telecom fraud gang stands trial in China
The 23-member cross-border criminal organisation had been indicted on suspicion of 11 crimes including fraud, intentional killing, and intentional injury on Wednesday in Wenzhou,…
More ryokan inns in Japan encourage guests to eat out due to staff shortage
The number of employees declined during the COVID-19 pandemic, but now that the pandemic has passed and tourist numbers has surged, personnel shortages have become a serious…
What to expect at President Yoon Suk Yeol’s criminal trial
Thursday's pretrial hearing at the Seoul Central District Court will mark the start of a trial that could last up to six months, feature key witnesses, and lead to life…
Information transparency in the spotlight as prominent Hong Kong pollster faces closure
The Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute is an independent organisation, which has been in operation since 1991, and tracks public sentiment in Hong Kong on broad topics…