China’s new economic model set to boost strength
This approach features a greater play of market forces in resource allocation and technological innovation, but differs from the Western free-market paradigm, as it upholds a…
China’s Third Plenum: Party meeting emphasises tech innovation as key to growth
Experts called for more efforts to achieve breakthroughs in crucial technologies by investing more in fundamental research and strategic forward-looking sectors, and step up…
Biden steps down, Harris steps up: What’s next for alliance, beyond?
Experts view VP Harris likely to uphold President Biden's foreign policy objectives if she becomes Democratic nominee.
Filipina artist Martha Atienza takes over Times Square
As part of New York’s “Midnight Moment,” Filipina artist Martha Atienza presents her 2017 work “Our Islands 11°16’58.4″N 123°45’07.0″E” across multiple digital…
Pakistan’s population explosion — a blessing or a curse?
As Pakistan's population surges past 240 million, the nation grapples with a demographic crisis demanding urgent reforms to stave off the looming threats of poverty and inequality.
‘Benefits are for seniors’ in Bangladesh’s police
According to the Police Headquarters database, around 655 inspectors and 115 Traffic Inspectors were listed for ASP promotion in 2017, and 291 inspectors and 72 TI were listed in…
Michelin-trained Chinese-Filipino chef Harvey Hsieh on the power of grit, gumption, and good food
The chef de cuisine of Hong Kong’s Michelin-starred restaurant Vea talks about his culinary journey and creative vision.
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s national security trial enters new phase
Lai, 76, is the highest-profile figure to face prosecution so far under the Beijing-imposed law. More than 150 people have been charged since it came into effect in June 2020,…
‘Dead Nazi’ to ‘Sons of Amalek’: How Israel is weaponising music to dehumanise Palestinians
Music coming out of Israel over the past five months has surpassed propaganda and is in many cases outright hate speech.
Diplomacy still part of Philippine’s strategy in sea row with China: National Security Council
President Marcos has ordered the creation of the National Maritime Council to strengthen coordination on maritime security amid escalating disputes with China over competing…