‘Fixed-deposit account’ no more: does Singapore’s GRC system need a rethink?
Large multi-seat constituencies like Sengkang have become a high-stakes gamble for the ruling PAP, analysts say.
K-pop and holograms in Korean dance show at Bradford Alhambra
SOUTH Korean culture is riding a huge wave of popularity, with both K-pop and Korean film embraced by fans worldwide.
L.A.’s Asian immigrant communities prep for raids, brace for deportations
Asians make up a large and diverse portion of undocumented immigrants in L.A. County. Community leaders say they are prepping ...
Why Asia’s young women are going ‘boy sober’ and swiping left on romance
More young women are opting out of traditional dating and marriage, prioritising career and personal freedom over societal ...
Asia-Pacific example of peace, not arena for geopolitical games: China
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun criticised the move from US President Donald Trump's administration paving ...
Why China’s loss could be South Korea’s gain as Southeast Asia seeks new weapons suppliers
South China Sea disputes, affordability and political trust help Seoul gain foothold in Southeast Asian arms market, analysts say China has been a major arms supplier to Southeast Asia, but ...
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When it comes to heart health, Asian cuisine has a lot to offer
In February, matters of the heart are often pinned to Valentine’s Day. But the organ also needs physical care, in addition to ...
Looking to the past to understand the impacts of human land use in South Asia
Whether through agricultural practices, deforestation, or urbanization, how modern humans use land has had an unprecedented ...
US funding freeze decimates Mekong demining work: ‘people can die’
Efforts to clear mines and munitions from parts of the Mekong region blanket bombed by American forces during the Vietnam war have been hit by a sudden US funding freeze, with skilled deminers losing ...
6 dead in hotel construction site fire in South Korea’s Busan
Twenty-five people suffered minor injuries due to smoke inhalation while 14 others were rescued from the roof. Read more at ...