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Economy
EconomyShow More

Indonesia’s US Trade Deal Sparks Fears of Chinese and European Retaliation
A Controversial Trade AccordIndonesia and the United States are on the verge…

January 16, 2026

The New Wave of Chinese Companies Expanding Globally
The Visible Rise of Chinese BrandsA few years ago it would have…

January 16, 2026

Indonesia and China Expand Economic Ties with $2.19 Billion Investment Deal
A Major Step for Bilateral Industrial CooperationIndonesia and China have agreed on…

January 16, 2026

Malaysia’s Rare Earth Ambitions: Economic Opportunity or Environmental Risk?
The Global Rare Earth Race Reaches Southeast AsiaMalaysia has positioned itself as…

January 14, 2026

Honda’s Vietnam Stronghold Shaken by Abrupt Shift to Electric Two-Wheelers
A Policy Shift Rocks the MarketHonda has long reigned supreme over the…

January 14, 2026
Education
EducationShow More

South Korean High Schoolers Face Sleep Deprivation and Mental Health Crisis Amid Academic Pressure
A Nation of Exhausted StudentsA recent report by the National Youth Policy…

January 13, 2026

China’s Gaokao Factory: The Limits of an Exam-Driven Education
A Grueling Daily RegimeWhen the alarm rang at 5:30 AM, Mr. Alan…

January 3, 2026

South Korean Students Delay Graduation and Look Beyond Seoul as Jobs Grow Scarce
A fifth year becomes a safety netAcross South Korea, growing numbers of…

December 16, 2025

Japan Drops to Record Low in Global English Proficiency, EF 2025 Index Finds
What the 2025 EF Index shows about JapanJapan has fallen to its…

December 5, 2025

Taxis Transport Schoolchildren in Yamagata After Bear Sightings
Emergency rides give families breathing room in YamagataMultiple recent bear sightings around…

December 3, 2025
Entertainment
EntertainmentShow More

Comiket Celebrates 50th Anniversary: A Half-Century of Manga, Anime, and Doujin Culture
World's Largest Fan Convention Marks Historic MilestoneTokyo's Koto Ward came alive this…

December 30, 2025

NewJeans’ Future in Jeopardy as Ador Terminates Danielle’s Contract and Files Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit
A Shocking Twist in the NewJeans SagaThe highly anticipated return of K-pop…

December 30, 2025

Netflix and Shonen Jump Team Up for ‘Love Through a Prism’ – A Groundbreaking Anime-Manga Collaboration
A New Creative Partnership Takes ShapeNetflix has announced an ambitious multimedia project…

December 30, 2025

South Korean Entertainment Faces Identity Crisis at Height of Global Success
A Cultural Empire at the CrossroadsSouth Korean entertainment appears unshakeable on the…

December 29, 2025

China’s Largest Comic Convention Bars Japanese Anime Amid Diplomatic Spat
Abrupt Policy Shift Rocks China's Largest Fan GatheringOrganizers of China's biggest comic…

December 29, 2025
Environment
EnvironmentShow More

Tokyo’s Crow Population Plummets 84% After Decades of Targeted Measures
Tokyo's Remarkable Victory Over Its Winged MenaceTokyo has achieved what once seemed…

January 12, 2026

Tokyo Governor Pushes for Paid Waste Disposal in 23 Wards to Curb Rising Trash
Governor Koike Announces New Waste StrategyTokyo Governor Yuriko Koike has announced a…

January 12, 2026

India’s Climate Activists Under Fire: ED Raids Target Fossil Fuel Treaty Advocates
A Crackdown on Climate AdvocacyIndian authorities have launched a high-profile investigation into…

January 8, 2026

Ho Chi Minh City to Ban Gas Vehicles Downtown in Electric Drive
Ambitious Green Strategy for Vietnam's Economic HubHo Chi Minh City is preparing…

January 8, 2026

Wild Boars on the Rise in Seoul’s Mount Bukhan National Park
A Growing Urban Wildlife EncounterHikers visiting Korea's Mount Bukhan National Park are…

January 6, 2026
Health
HealthShow More

Alarming Health Deterioration Among Korean Workers: 58.7% Show Abnormal Results in Mandatory Screenings
Concerning Rise in Health Issues Among Korean WorkersNearly six out of ten…

January 4, 2026

Japan Medical Safety Body Adopts AI to Analyze Accidental Death Reports
A Technological Leap for Patient SafetyThe Japan Medical Safety Research Organization has…

January 3, 2026

India’s Cleanest City Faces Deadly Water Contamination Crisis
A Deadly Surprise in Everyday WaterWhat should have been an ordinary glass…

January 3, 2026

South Korea Confronts Unprecedented Surge in Youth Mental Health Cases as Treatment Rates Soar
A Surge in Treatment Amidst a Mental Health CrisisSouth Korea is witnessing…

January 3, 2026

Philippines Sees Drop in Firework-Related Injuries During New Year’s 2026
National Injury Rates Decline by 42 PercentThe Philippines welcomed 2026 with a…

January 3, 2026
International
InternationalShow More

Alleged Scam Kingpin Extradited to China as Global Crackdown on Fraud Networks Intensifies
A High-Profile Extradition Shakes Southeast AsiaDramatic footage broadcast on Chinese state television…

January 8, 2026

Thailand’s Strategic Shift Towards China Challenges US Alliance
A Historic Fracture in the MakingFor nearly two centuries, the United States…

January 6, 2026

China Emerges from Diplomatic Shadows to Claim Credit for Cambodia-Thailand Ceasefire
A New Chapter in Southeast Asian DiplomacyFor months, China appeared content to…

January 3, 2026

Cambodia-Thailand Ceasefire Holds While Half a Million Civilians Remain Displaced
A Fragile Peace Emerges Amid Massive Humanitarian CrisisFour days after a ceasefire…

January 3, 2026

US Warns Korea’s Revised Network Law Harms American Tech Giants and Free Expression
US Raises Alarm Over South Korea's Revised Network LawThe Trump administration has…

January 2, 2026
Politics
PoliticsShow More

Japan’s Growing Hostility Toward Foreigners: From Nara’s Sacred Deer to a Nation at the Crossroads
A Symbolic Incident in NaraThe ancient capital of Nara has long been…

January 16, 2026

Backlash Grows Against Mie Prefecture’s Plan to Reinstate Nationality Requirements for Public Workers
Human Rights Groups Demand Retraction of Controversial Hiring ProposalA coalition of human…

January 14, 2026

Taiwan Government Defends Massive Yilan Rail Extension Amid Intense Criticism
A Controversial Infrastructure PlanTaiwan's Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) is standing…

January 14, 2026

Prosecutors Demand Death Penalty for Ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol
A Historic Demand for Capital PunishmentIn a somber courtroom in Seoul, South…

January 13, 2026

Malaysia’s Cleanliness Crusade: Stricter Fines and Community Service Aim to Outshine Singapore
A Bold Benchmark for National HygieneMalaysia has launched a rigorous campaign to…

January 8, 2026
Science
ScienceShow More

Chinese Mars Orbiter Snaps Historic Photos of Interstellar Visitor 3I/ATLAS
A Rare Cosmic Visitor Photographed from the Red PlanetA significant milestone in…

January 17, 2026

Longest Solar Eclipse of the Century: Day Turns to Night in July 2028
The Day the Sky Will PauseBirds will stop mid-song, dogs will fall…

January 14, 2026

China’s Breakthrough in Clone-Hybrid Rice Could Revolutionize Global Food Security
A Revolutionary Agricultural BreakthroughChinese researchers have achieved what many scientists have dreamed…

January 8, 2026

Rare Rafflesia Flower Rediscovery Sparks Debate to Rename Genus from Colonial Name
A Botanical Rediscovery Ignites a Cultural FirestormThe rediscovery of a rare Rafflesia…

December 29, 2025

Satellite Reveals Unprecedented View of Massive Pacific Tsunami
A New Era of Ocean ObservationWhen a powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake tore…

December 29, 2025
Society
SocietyShow More

Japan’s Shrinking Generation: Coming of Age Day Highlights Demographic Crisis
A Nation in TransitionYoung people across Japan gathered in traditional ceremonies and…

January 16, 2026

1,200 March Against Hate in Japanese City as Foreign Residents Face Rising Hostility
1,200 March Against Hate in Japanese City as Foreign Residents Face Rising…

January 14, 2026

Behind the Frenzy: Labor Exploitation Claims Rock the Labubu Toy Empire
The Dark Side of a Viral SensationLabubu toys, the toothy and fuzzy…

January 14, 2026

South Korean Youth Outsource Housework as Time-Saving Survival Strategy
A New Approach to Daily Life in SeoulFor a 30-year-old office worker…

January 12, 2026

Remote Japan Under Siege: Overtourism Threatens Serenity of Historic Villages
As Japan experiences a record-breaking influx of foreign visitors, the burden of…

January 12, 2026
Sports
SportsShow More

Philippines Leads Olympic Sports Performance at SEA Games
Beyond the Medal Table: Philippines Excels in Olympic Sports AchievementTeam Philippines returned…

January 3, 2026

Afghanistan’s National Buzkashi Championship Unites Thousands in Kabul
Afghanistan's National Sport Thrives in Kabul ChampionshipThousands of spectators gathered on the…

December 30, 2025

Singapore Women’s Badminton Team Secures SEA Games Bronze After Beating Philippines
Confident start sets up semifinal with ThailandSingapore claimed its first medal of…

December 7, 2025

Seoul Marathon Boom Collides With City Life
Near weekly races are turning central Seoul into a weekend obstacle courseSeoul…

November 16, 2025

From Village Lanes to a World Cup: How India’s Women Lifted a Nation
A Breakthrough Win Years in the MakingIndia won its first Women’s Cricket…

November 7, 2025
Technology
TechnologyShow More

Malaysia’s Glow-in-the-Dark Road Experiment Fails Due to Cost and Durability Issues
A Vision for Safer Nighttime DrivingIn October 2023, a two-lane stretch near…

January 16, 2026

China’s Semiconductor Equipment Self-Reliance Surpasses Targets, Signaling Shift in Global Tech Landscape
Unprecedented Growth in Domestic Equipment AdoptionChina's semiconductor industry has achieved a remarkable…

January 14, 2026

Tokyo’s First Level 4 Autonomous Bus Trial on Public Roads
Tokyo's First Level 4 Autonomous Bus Trial on Public RoadsA research team…

January 14, 2026

China’s CXMT Challenges Global Memory Giants Amid AI Boom and Geopolitical Tensions
The Global Memory Shortage Reshaping the Tech IndustryMemory chips function as the…

January 13, 2026

China’s Ambitious Plan for 200,000 Satellites Escalates Global Space Race
A New Frontier in the Space Race BeginsChinese companies have unveiled plans…

January 12, 2026
Travel
TravelShow More

Hong Kong Expands High-Speed Rail Network to 16 New Mainland Destinations
Transformative Expansion Links Hong Kong to Cultural and Economic Hubs Across ChinaHong…

January 12, 2026

Malaysia Outranks Thailand as Southeast Asia’s Top Tourist Destination for Two Years Running
A Historic Shift in Southeast Asia TourismSoutheast Asia has witnessed a remarkable…

January 12, 2026

Confusion and Concern as Malaysian Taxi Drivers Await Details on Singapore Cross-Border Drop-Off Changes
Uncertainty Clouds New Cross-Border Taxi RegulationsA recent agreement between Malaysia and Singapore…

January 6, 2026

Changi Airport’s Underground Link to Connect T5 and T2 in Just 4 Minutes
Changi Airport's Engineering MarvelChangi Airport is preparing to unveil an impressive underground…

January 3, 2026

Asia’s Aviation Crisis: Unprecedented Flight Disruptions Strand Thousands Across Major Hubs
A Day of Chaos in Asian SkiesThousands of passengers found themselves stranded…

December 30, 2025

Saturday, 17 Jan 2026

Stay ahead of Asia’s biggest stories. Get our weekly news digest delivered to your inbox – it’s free!

Economy
EconomyShow More

Indonesia’s US Trade Deal Sparks Fears of Chinese and European Retaliation
A Controversial Trade AccordIndonesia and the United States are on the verge…

January 16, 2026

The New Wave of Chinese Companies Expanding Globally
The Visible Rise of Chinese BrandsA few years ago it would have…

January 16, 2026

Indonesia and China Expand Economic Ties with $2.19 Billion Investment Deal
A Major Step for Bilateral Industrial CooperationIndonesia and China have agreed on…

January 16, 2026

Malaysia’s Rare Earth Ambitions: Economic Opportunity or Environmental Risk?
The Global Rare Earth Race Reaches Southeast AsiaMalaysia has positioned itself as…

January 14, 2026

Honda’s Vietnam Stronghold Shaken by Abrupt Shift to Electric Two-Wheelers
A Policy Shift Rocks the MarketHonda has long reigned supreme over the…

January 14, 2026
Education
EducationShow More

South Korean High Schoolers Face Sleep Deprivation and Mental Health Crisis Amid Academic Pressure
A Nation of Exhausted StudentsA recent report by the National Youth Policy…

January 13, 2026

China’s Gaokao Factory: The Limits of an Exam-Driven Education
A Grueling Daily RegimeWhen the alarm rang at 5:30 AM, Mr. Alan…

January 3, 2026

South Korean Students Delay Graduation and Look Beyond Seoul as Jobs Grow Scarce
A fifth year becomes a safety netAcross South Korea, growing numbers of…

December 16, 2025

Japan Drops to Record Low in Global English Proficiency, EF 2025 Index Finds
What the 2025 EF Index shows about JapanJapan has fallen to its…

December 5, 2025

Taxis Transport Schoolchildren in Yamagata After Bear Sightings
Emergency rides give families breathing room in YamagataMultiple recent bear sightings around…

December 3, 2025
Entertainment
EntertainmentShow More

Comiket Celebrates 50th Anniversary: A Half-Century of Manga, Anime, and Doujin Culture
World's Largest Fan Convention Marks Historic MilestoneTokyo's Koto Ward came alive this…

December 30, 2025

NewJeans’ Future in Jeopardy as Ador Terminates Danielle’s Contract and Files Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit
A Shocking Twist in the NewJeans SagaThe highly anticipated return of K-pop…

December 30, 2025

Netflix and Shonen Jump Team Up for ‘Love Through a Prism’ – A Groundbreaking Anime-Manga Collaboration
A New Creative Partnership Takes ShapeNetflix has announced an ambitious multimedia project…

December 30, 2025

South Korean Entertainment Faces Identity Crisis at Height of Global Success
A Cultural Empire at the CrossroadsSouth Korean entertainment appears unshakeable on the…

December 29, 2025

China’s Largest Comic Convention Bars Japanese Anime Amid Diplomatic Spat
Abrupt Policy Shift Rocks China's Largest Fan GatheringOrganizers of China's biggest comic…

December 29, 2025
Environment
EnvironmentShow More

Tokyo’s Crow Population Plummets 84% After Decades of Targeted Measures
Tokyo's Remarkable Victory Over Its Winged MenaceTokyo has achieved what once seemed…

January 12, 2026

Tokyo Governor Pushes for Paid Waste Disposal in 23 Wards to Curb Rising Trash
Governor Koike Announces New Waste StrategyTokyo Governor Yuriko Koike has announced a…

January 12, 2026

India’s Climate Activists Under Fire: ED Raids Target Fossil Fuel Treaty Advocates
A Crackdown on Climate AdvocacyIndian authorities have launched a high-profile investigation into…

January 8, 2026

Ho Chi Minh City to Ban Gas Vehicles Downtown in Electric Drive
Ambitious Green Strategy for Vietnam's Economic HubHo Chi Minh City is preparing…

January 8, 2026

Wild Boars on the Rise in Seoul’s Mount Bukhan National Park
A Growing Urban Wildlife EncounterHikers visiting Korea's Mount Bukhan National Park are…

January 6, 2026
Health
HealthShow More

Alarming Health Deterioration Among Korean Workers: 58.7% Show Abnormal Results in Mandatory Screenings
Concerning Rise in Health Issues Among Korean WorkersNearly six out of ten…

January 4, 2026

Japan Medical Safety Body Adopts AI to Analyze Accidental Death Reports
A Technological Leap for Patient SafetyThe Japan Medical Safety Research Organization has…

January 3, 2026

India’s Cleanest City Faces Deadly Water Contamination Crisis
A Deadly Surprise in Everyday WaterWhat should have been an ordinary glass…

January 3, 2026

South Korea Confronts Unprecedented Surge in Youth Mental Health Cases as Treatment Rates Soar
A Surge in Treatment Amidst a Mental Health CrisisSouth Korea is witnessing…

January 3, 2026

Philippines Sees Drop in Firework-Related Injuries During New Year’s 2026
National Injury Rates Decline by 42 PercentThe Philippines welcomed 2026 with a…

January 3, 2026
International
InternationalShow More

Alleged Scam Kingpin Extradited to China as Global Crackdown on Fraud Networks Intensifies
A High-Profile Extradition Shakes Southeast AsiaDramatic footage broadcast on Chinese state television…

January 8, 2026

Thailand’s Strategic Shift Towards China Challenges US Alliance
A Historic Fracture in the MakingFor nearly two centuries, the United States…

January 6, 2026

China Emerges from Diplomatic Shadows to Claim Credit for Cambodia-Thailand Ceasefire
A New Chapter in Southeast Asian DiplomacyFor months, China appeared content to…

January 3, 2026

Cambodia-Thailand Ceasefire Holds While Half a Million Civilians Remain Displaced
A Fragile Peace Emerges Amid Massive Humanitarian CrisisFour days after a ceasefire…

January 3, 2026

US Warns Korea’s Revised Network Law Harms American Tech Giants and Free Expression
US Raises Alarm Over South Korea's Revised Network LawThe Trump administration has…

January 2, 2026
Politics
PoliticsShow More

Japan’s Growing Hostility Toward Foreigners: From Nara’s Sacred Deer to a Nation at the Crossroads
A Symbolic Incident in NaraThe ancient capital of Nara has long been…

January 16, 2026

Backlash Grows Against Mie Prefecture’s Plan to Reinstate Nationality Requirements for Public Workers
Human Rights Groups Demand Retraction of Controversial Hiring ProposalA coalition of human…

January 14, 2026

Taiwan Government Defends Massive Yilan Rail Extension Amid Intense Criticism
A Controversial Infrastructure PlanTaiwan's Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) is standing…

January 14, 2026

Prosecutors Demand Death Penalty for Ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol
A Historic Demand for Capital PunishmentIn a somber courtroom in Seoul, South…

January 13, 2026

Malaysia’s Cleanliness Crusade: Stricter Fines and Community Service Aim to Outshine Singapore
A Bold Benchmark for National HygieneMalaysia has launched a rigorous campaign to…

January 8, 2026
Science
ScienceShow More

Chinese Mars Orbiter Snaps Historic Photos of Interstellar Visitor 3I/ATLAS
A Rare Cosmic Visitor Photographed from the Red PlanetA significant milestone in…

January 17, 2026

Longest Solar Eclipse of the Century: Day Turns to Night in July 2028
The Day the Sky Will PauseBirds will stop mid-song, dogs will fall…

January 14, 2026

China’s Breakthrough in Clone-Hybrid Rice Could Revolutionize Global Food Security
A Revolutionary Agricultural BreakthroughChinese researchers have achieved what many scientists have dreamed…

January 8, 2026

Rare Rafflesia Flower Rediscovery Sparks Debate to Rename Genus from Colonial Name
A Botanical Rediscovery Ignites a Cultural FirestormThe rediscovery of a rare Rafflesia…

December 29, 2025

Satellite Reveals Unprecedented View of Massive Pacific Tsunami
A New Era of Ocean ObservationWhen a powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake tore…

December 29, 2025
Society
SocietyShow More

Japan’s Shrinking Generation: Coming of Age Day Highlights Demographic Crisis
A Nation in TransitionYoung people across Japan gathered in traditional ceremonies and…

January 16, 2026

1,200 March Against Hate in Japanese City as Foreign Residents Face Rising Hostility
1,200 March Against Hate in Japanese City as Foreign Residents Face Rising…

January 14, 2026

Behind the Frenzy: Labor Exploitation Claims Rock the Labubu Toy Empire
The Dark Side of a Viral SensationLabubu toys, the toothy and fuzzy…

January 14, 2026

South Korean Youth Outsource Housework as Time-Saving Survival Strategy
A New Approach to Daily Life in SeoulFor a 30-year-old office worker…

January 12, 2026

Remote Japan Under Siege: Overtourism Threatens Serenity of Historic Villages
As Japan experiences a record-breaking influx of foreign visitors, the burden of…

January 12, 2026
Sports
SportsShow More

Philippines Leads Olympic Sports Performance at SEA Games
Beyond the Medal Table: Philippines Excels in Olympic Sports AchievementTeam Philippines returned…

January 3, 2026

Afghanistan’s National Buzkashi Championship Unites Thousands in Kabul
Afghanistan's National Sport Thrives in Kabul ChampionshipThousands of spectators gathered on the…

December 30, 2025

Singapore Women’s Badminton Team Secures SEA Games Bronze After Beating Philippines
Confident start sets up semifinal with ThailandSingapore claimed its first medal of…

December 7, 2025

Seoul Marathon Boom Collides With City Life
Near weekly races are turning central Seoul into a weekend obstacle courseSeoul…

November 16, 2025

From Village Lanes to a World Cup: How India’s Women Lifted a Nation
A Breakthrough Win Years in the MakingIndia won its first Women’s Cricket…

November 7, 2025
Technology
TechnologyShow More

Malaysia’s Glow-in-the-Dark Road Experiment Fails Due to Cost and Durability Issues
A Vision for Safer Nighttime DrivingIn October 2023, a two-lane stretch near…

January 16, 2026

China’s Semiconductor Equipment Self-Reliance Surpasses Targets, Signaling Shift in Global Tech Landscape
Unprecedented Growth in Domestic Equipment AdoptionChina's semiconductor industry has achieved a remarkable…

January 14, 2026

Tokyo’s First Level 4 Autonomous Bus Trial on Public Roads
Tokyo's First Level 4 Autonomous Bus Trial on Public RoadsA research team…

January 14, 2026

China’s CXMT Challenges Global Memory Giants Amid AI Boom and Geopolitical Tensions
The Global Memory Shortage Reshaping the Tech IndustryMemory chips function as the…

January 13, 2026

China’s Ambitious Plan for 200,000 Satellites Escalates Global Space Race
A New Frontier in the Space Race BeginsChinese companies have unveiled plans…

January 12, 2026
Travel
TravelShow More

Hong Kong Expands High-Speed Rail Network to 16 New Mainland Destinations
Transformative Expansion Links Hong Kong to Cultural and Economic Hubs Across ChinaHong…

January 12, 2026

Malaysia Outranks Thailand as Southeast Asia’s Top Tourist Destination for Two Years Running
A Historic Shift in Southeast Asia TourismSoutheast Asia has witnessed a remarkable…

January 12, 2026

Confusion and Concern as Malaysian Taxi Drivers Await Details on Singapore Cross-Border Drop-Off Changes
Uncertainty Clouds New Cross-Border Taxi RegulationsA recent agreement between Malaysia and Singapore…

January 6, 2026

Changi Airport’s Underground Link to Connect T5 and T2 in Just 4 Minutes
Changi Airport's Engineering MarvelChangi Airport is preparing to unveil an impressive underground…

January 3, 2026

Asia’s Aviation Crisis: Unprecedented Flight Disruptions Strand Thousands Across Major Hubs
A Day of Chaos in Asian SkiesThousands of passengers found themselves stranded…

December 30, 2025

Health

Read about healthcare developments and public health issues across the region.

Alarming Health Deterioration Among Korean Workers: 58.7% Show Abnormal Results in Mandatory Screenings

Concerning Rise in Health Issues Among Korean WorkersNearly six out of ten Korean workers subjected to mandatory workplace health screenings in 2024 were found to have abnormal results, according to…

January 4, 2026

Japan Medical Safety Body Adopts AI to Analyze Accidental Death Reports

January 3, 2026

India’s Cleanest City Faces Deadly Water Contamination Crisis

January 3, 2026

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