Thursday, 18 Sep 2025

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Economy
EconomyShow More

China youth unemployment hits two year high as record graduates face weak hiring
A fragile recovery meets a flood of graduatesChina’s urban youth jobless rate…

September 18, 2025

Inside China’s 19 point plan to boost service spending and inbound travel
Why services lead China’s latest consumption pushChina is stepping up efforts to…

September 18, 2025

Bangkok Developers Roll Back Condo Prices to 2015 Levels as Oversupply and Tight Credit Sap Demand
Why new Bangkok condos are priced like 2015New condominium launches in Bangkok…

September 18, 2025

Record Minimum Wage Hikes Across Japan Blunted by Long Delays
A historic rise meets a historic waitJapan approved the largest rise in…

September 17, 2025

Tokyo Real Estate Attracts Global Investment Due to Undervaluation
Why global investors see value in Tokyo real estateGlobal money is pouring…

September 17, 2025
Education
EducationShow More

Japan Sends Language Education Partners to India for First Time
A milestone for Japanese language learning in IndiaJapan has sent five Nihongo…

September 17, 2025

Tokyo to Increase Support for International Schools to Attract Foreign Talent
Why Tokyo is turning to international schools nowTokyo is preparing a new…

September 13, 2025

China Launches Nationwide AI Curriculum in Schools
A new core subject for the AI ageChina is beginning the school…

September 12, 2025

Global Korea Scholarship 2026 Goes Fully Online: Dates, Eligibility, and How to Apply
Applications open for 2026 Global Korea Scholarship for undergraduatesSouth Korea has set…

September 8, 2025

Japan seminar confronts discrimination against children with foreign roots
A timely call to protect students who stand outWith classrooms diversifying across…

September 7, 2025
Entertainment
EntertainmentShow More

Pizza Hut Japan and Gion Tsujiri launch a matcha dessert Handy Melt for tsukimi season
A dessert pizza made for moon viewing seasonPizza Hut Japan has taken…

September 15, 2025

Bruno Mars Music to Ignite 60 Minute Fireworks Spectacle in Saitama and Osaka This November
A pop icon meets Japan hanabi traditionJapan celebrates fireworks on a grand…

September 9, 2025

Param Sundari sparks debate on Kerala stereotypes and authenticity in Bollywood
Why this romance has inflamed a cultural debateA glossy Hindi romcom has…

September 8, 2025

Pop Culture Revives a Controversial Sejong Statue Once Branded the Grim Reaper
Why a Sejong statue is back in the spotlightA metal sculpture in…

September 7, 2025

KPop Demon Hunters Take Flight in Seoul with 1,200 Drone Spectacle Over the Han River
A blockbuster night on the Han RiverSeoul will paint the night sky…

September 7, 2025
Environment
EnvironmentShow More

China’s Qinghai Solar Park Transforms Desert Ecology and Supplies 5 Million Homes
A vast solar experiment on the Tibetan PlateauAcross 235 square miles of…

September 17, 2025

China’s Massive Solar Farm Revitalizes Ecosystem and Powers Millions
A new oasis shaped by solar panelsAcross the high plains of Qinghai…

September 17, 2025

South Korea to require recycled plastic in beverage bottles starting 2026
Why South Korea is acting nowSouth Korea will require major bottled water…

September 17, 2025

Deadly Landslides in Sabah Collapse Transmission Tower, Triggering Widespread Blackouts and Emergency Response
Torrential rain triggers deadly landslides and a major blackout across SabahRelentless downpours…

September 16, 2025

Bangkok Faces Water Monitor Lizard Boom in Urban Parks
Morning workouts meet a new urban wildlife starShortly after dawn, Lumpini Park…

September 15, 2025
Health
HealthShow More

Malaysia’s Reset Health Reforms Draw Fire From Private Doctors as Costs Surge
High stakes reset for Malaysian health careMalaysia is attempting one of its…

September 18, 2025

Osaka Expo 2025 issues redback spider alert after nest found in public area
An alert that put a spotlight on safety at Osaka ExpoOrganizers of…

September 17, 2025

India’s Cancer Paradox: More Women Diagnosed, More Men Dying
A paradox in India’s cancer burdenIndia’s latest cancer registries reveal a striking…

September 16, 2025

American Cockroaches Are Spreading in Japan’s Restaurants, Testing Pest Control and Public Trust
A fast growing pest problem hits Japan's dining roomsA bowl of ramen…

September 13, 2025

Japan nears 100,000 centenarians, a record that highlights health gains and aging challenges
An aging milestone for JapanJapan has set a new longevity milestone. The…

September 13, 2025
International
InternationalShow More

Guam Residents Weigh Risk as China Parades Guam Killer Missile and US Rushes New Defenses
A Pacific outpost on edgeGuam's 170,000 residents live with periodic warnings about…

September 17, 2025

Korea’s plan for visa free Chinese tour groups ignites public backlash, health concerns, and a wider political debate
A policy that divides the publicSouth Korea’s plan to allow Chinese tour…

September 17, 2025

Philippines and Ukraine pursue joint drone boats to deter China
A potential partnership at seaUkraine and the Philippines are moving toward a…

September 16, 2025

Power of Siberia 2 could reroute gas flows and stress Western sanctions
Why the pipeline matters nowRussia and China have announced a new step…

September 16, 2025

South Korea Investigates US Immigration Raid for Human Rights Abuses
Alliance under strain as workers return home and Seoul opens rights probeSouth…

September 15, 2025
Politics
PoliticsShow More

Gen Z Uprising in Nepal Leaves Dozens Dead and Brings a New Interim Leader
A nation stunned by its deadliest unrest in decadesAt least 72 people…

September 16, 2025

Flood Scandal Ignites Nationwide Protests in the Philippines as Marcos Backs a Sweeping Probe
Outrage builds as flood control scandal sparks nationwide ralliesRising public anger over…

September 16, 2025

Talks gather pace on easing Macau residency curbs for Portuguese citizens
Momentum builds for a fix after talks in MacauPortuguese Prime Minister Luís…

September 11, 2025

Arrests and online censorship as Indonesia protests spread
What started the protestsIndonesia has been gripped by its largest street unrest…

September 11, 2025

Thai Supreme Court Sends Thaksin Shinawatra to Prison After Hospital Stay Ruled Unlawful
Supreme Court declares hospital detention unlawful, orders prison termThailand’s Supreme Court ordered…

September 11, 2025
Science
ScienceShow More

Ancient Cave Symbols May Be Earliest Written Language
A new look at the first human codeFor generations, the story of…

September 18, 2025

China presents CFR 1000 fast neutron reactor and a new chapter for nuclear power
A leap in reactor design with global stakesChina has moved a large…

September 14, 2025

Shanghai Pilot Offers 50,000 Yuan Grants to Keep New Mothers in Science
Shanghai tests a new way to keep mothers in scienceShanghai has opened…

September 14, 2025

China’s Dual-Use Asteroid Mission Raises Satellite Security Concerns
Why this asteroid mission is stirring a satellite security debateChina plans to…

September 11, 2025

Blood Moon to Glow Over Japan in Rare Total Lunar Eclipse Early Monday
A red moon for tsukimi and night sky fansJapan is set for…

September 6, 2025
Society
SocietyShow More

Singaporean Tourist Overcharged for Herbs in Hong Kong Pharmacy
A costly lesson in unclear pricingA family shopping trip in Hong Kong…

September 17, 2025

Indonesian who swam from Batam to Singapore gets jail and caning
A risky sea crossing for workJamaludin Taipabu spent almost a year living…

September 17, 2025

Fake Pakistani Football Team Deported From Japan, FIA Arrests Suspected Ringleader
A football tour that was never realJapanese immigration officers deported 22 Pakistani…

September 17, 2025

Most Low Income Families in Japan Struggle to Feed Children
A nation facing a child hunger challengeJapan is confronting a worrying surge…

September 17, 2025

Taro Okamoto and Polarism in Art: Hidden Multicultural Layers Within Nations
Why Taro Okamoto still matters nowA spirited Paris retrospective this summer put…

September 16, 2025
Sports
SportsShow More

How S Vegiyathuman Turned Walks and Runs Into a National Bond
Unity on foot across a diverse nationFor half a century, scenes of…

September 16, 2025

Tokyo Police Boost Security Ahead of World Athletics Championships
A city on alert as global athletics returns to TokyoTokyo has tightened…

September 13, 2025

Singapore to Host 2026 MotoGP Season Launch
A new stage for MotoGP in SingaporeMotoGP will open the 2026 campaign…

September 9, 2025

No New JRA Jockeys in 2026 as Weight Limits and Phone Rules Bite
A rare gap year for new jockeys in JapanJapan’s central horse racing…

September 5, 2025

Hong Kong National Games Ticket Sales Begin Without English Option, Prompting Concerns Among Expats and Tourists
Hong Kong National Games Ticket Sales Begin Without English Option, Prompting Concerns…

August 31, 2025
Technology
TechnologyShow More

Alibaba Connects Tmall to Lazada for One Click Expansion Across Southeast Asia
How the new Tmall to Lazada bridge worksAlibaba has switched on a…

September 18, 2025

Xpeng AeroHT flying cars collide during Changchun rehearsal, one catches fire
A collision at a showcase eventTwo flying cars from Xpeng AeroHT collided…

September 17, 2025

North Korean Hackers Use AI in Phishing Attacks on South Korean Military
An AI twist in a familiar Kimsuky playbookNorth Korea’s Kimsuky group used…

September 17, 2025

China Targets Nvidia and US Chipmakers With Antitrust and Dumping Claims as Tech Tensions Rise
Why China is moving nowChina has escalated a pressure campaign on United…

September 16, 2025

Proton reenters Singapore with e.MAS 7 electric SUV, Leng Kee showroom, and regional support
A comeback built on electric momentumAfter an 11 year pause, Malaysia’s national…

September 14, 2025
Travel
TravelShow More

Quiet Rails: Four Beautiful, Less Crowded Japan Stops With the JR Pass
Why look beyond Tokyo, Kyoto and OsakaFor many first time visitors, the…

September 18, 2025

Taiwan High Speed Rail sets strict smartphone rules starting September 22
Why quiet rules on Taiwan bullet trains are getting a major upgradeTaiwan…

September 18, 2025

Free Tolls, Half Price Trips, and New Discounts Power Chuseok 2025 Travel
A longer holiday and a rare travel bargainSouth Korea is turning the…

September 17, 2025

Golden Week set to unleash a travel boom and spark spending across China
Travel demand surges for an eight day Golden WeekChina is preparing for…

September 17, 2025

Kanazawa draws more Western travelers than East Asians, defying Japan’s tourism pattern
A city that defies national trendsJapan is in the middle of a…

September 15, 2025

Thursday, 18 Sep 2025

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

Economy
EconomyShow More

China youth unemployment hits two year high as record graduates face weak hiring
A fragile recovery meets a flood of graduatesChina’s urban youth jobless rate…

September 18, 2025

Inside China’s 19 point plan to boost service spending and inbound travel
Why services lead China’s latest consumption pushChina is stepping up efforts to…

September 18, 2025

Bangkok Developers Roll Back Condo Prices to 2015 Levels as Oversupply and Tight Credit Sap Demand
Why new Bangkok condos are priced like 2015New condominium launches in Bangkok…

September 18, 2025

Record Minimum Wage Hikes Across Japan Blunted by Long Delays
A historic rise meets a historic waitJapan approved the largest rise in…

September 17, 2025

Tokyo Real Estate Attracts Global Investment Due to Undervaluation
Why global investors see value in Tokyo real estateGlobal money is pouring…

September 17, 2025
Education
EducationShow More

Japan Sends Language Education Partners to India for First Time
A milestone for Japanese language learning in IndiaJapan has sent five Nihongo…

September 17, 2025

Tokyo to Increase Support for International Schools to Attract Foreign Talent
Why Tokyo is turning to international schools nowTokyo is preparing a new…

September 13, 2025

China Launches Nationwide AI Curriculum in Schools
A new core subject for the AI ageChina is beginning the school…

September 12, 2025

Global Korea Scholarship 2026 Goes Fully Online: Dates, Eligibility, and How to Apply
Applications open for 2026 Global Korea Scholarship for undergraduatesSouth Korea has set…

September 8, 2025

Japan seminar confronts discrimination against children with foreign roots
A timely call to protect students who stand outWith classrooms diversifying across…

September 7, 2025
Entertainment
EntertainmentShow More

Pizza Hut Japan and Gion Tsujiri launch a matcha dessert Handy Melt for tsukimi season
A dessert pizza made for moon viewing seasonPizza Hut Japan has taken…

September 15, 2025

Bruno Mars Music to Ignite 60 Minute Fireworks Spectacle in Saitama and Osaka This November
A pop icon meets Japan hanabi traditionJapan celebrates fireworks on a grand…

September 9, 2025

Param Sundari sparks debate on Kerala stereotypes and authenticity in Bollywood
Why this romance has inflamed a cultural debateA glossy Hindi romcom has…

September 8, 2025

Pop Culture Revives a Controversial Sejong Statue Once Branded the Grim Reaper
Why a Sejong statue is back in the spotlightA metal sculpture in…

September 7, 2025

KPop Demon Hunters Take Flight in Seoul with 1,200 Drone Spectacle Over the Han River
A blockbuster night on the Han RiverSeoul will paint the night sky…

September 7, 2025
Environment
EnvironmentShow More

China’s Qinghai Solar Park Transforms Desert Ecology and Supplies 5 Million Homes
A vast solar experiment on the Tibetan PlateauAcross 235 square miles of…

September 17, 2025

China’s Massive Solar Farm Revitalizes Ecosystem and Powers Millions
A new oasis shaped by solar panelsAcross the high plains of Qinghai…

September 17, 2025

South Korea to require recycled plastic in beverage bottles starting 2026
Why South Korea is acting nowSouth Korea will require major bottled water…

September 17, 2025

Deadly Landslides in Sabah Collapse Transmission Tower, Triggering Widespread Blackouts and Emergency Response
Torrential rain triggers deadly landslides and a major blackout across SabahRelentless downpours…

September 16, 2025

Bangkok Faces Water Monitor Lizard Boom in Urban Parks
Morning workouts meet a new urban wildlife starShortly after dawn, Lumpini Park…

September 15, 2025
Health
HealthShow More

Malaysia’s Reset Health Reforms Draw Fire From Private Doctors as Costs Surge
High stakes reset for Malaysian health careMalaysia is attempting one of its…

September 18, 2025

Osaka Expo 2025 issues redback spider alert after nest found in public area
An alert that put a spotlight on safety at Osaka ExpoOrganizers of…

September 17, 2025

India’s Cancer Paradox: More Women Diagnosed, More Men Dying
A paradox in India’s cancer burdenIndia’s latest cancer registries reveal a striking…

September 16, 2025

American Cockroaches Are Spreading in Japan’s Restaurants, Testing Pest Control and Public Trust
A fast growing pest problem hits Japan's dining roomsA bowl of ramen…

September 13, 2025

Japan nears 100,000 centenarians, a record that highlights health gains and aging challenges
An aging milestone for JapanJapan has set a new longevity milestone. The…

September 13, 2025
International
InternationalShow More

Guam Residents Weigh Risk as China Parades Guam Killer Missile and US Rushes New Defenses
A Pacific outpost on edgeGuam's 170,000 residents live with periodic warnings about…

September 17, 2025

Korea’s plan for visa free Chinese tour groups ignites public backlash, health concerns, and a wider political debate
A policy that divides the publicSouth Korea’s plan to allow Chinese tour…

September 17, 2025

Philippines and Ukraine pursue joint drone boats to deter China
A potential partnership at seaUkraine and the Philippines are moving toward a…

September 16, 2025

Power of Siberia 2 could reroute gas flows and stress Western sanctions
Why the pipeline matters nowRussia and China have announced a new step…

September 16, 2025

South Korea Investigates US Immigration Raid for Human Rights Abuses
Alliance under strain as workers return home and Seoul opens rights probeSouth…

September 15, 2025
Politics
PoliticsShow More

Gen Z Uprising in Nepal Leaves Dozens Dead and Brings a New Interim Leader
A nation stunned by its deadliest unrest in decadesAt least 72 people…

September 16, 2025

Flood Scandal Ignites Nationwide Protests in the Philippines as Marcos Backs a Sweeping Probe
Outrage builds as flood control scandal sparks nationwide ralliesRising public anger over…

September 16, 2025

Talks gather pace on easing Macau residency curbs for Portuguese citizens
Momentum builds for a fix after talks in MacauPortuguese Prime Minister Luís…

September 11, 2025

Arrests and online censorship as Indonesia protests spread
What started the protestsIndonesia has been gripped by its largest street unrest…

September 11, 2025

Thai Supreme Court Sends Thaksin Shinawatra to Prison After Hospital Stay Ruled Unlawful
Supreme Court declares hospital detention unlawful, orders prison termThailand’s Supreme Court ordered…

September 11, 2025
Science
ScienceShow More

Ancient Cave Symbols May Be Earliest Written Language
A new look at the first human codeFor generations, the story of…

September 18, 2025

China presents CFR 1000 fast neutron reactor and a new chapter for nuclear power
A leap in reactor design with global stakesChina has moved a large…

September 14, 2025

Shanghai Pilot Offers 50,000 Yuan Grants to Keep New Mothers in Science
Shanghai tests a new way to keep mothers in scienceShanghai has opened…

September 14, 2025

China’s Dual-Use Asteroid Mission Raises Satellite Security Concerns
Why this asteroid mission is stirring a satellite security debateChina plans to…

September 11, 2025

Blood Moon to Glow Over Japan in Rare Total Lunar Eclipse Early Monday
A red moon for tsukimi and night sky fansJapan is set for…

September 6, 2025
Society
SocietyShow More

Singaporean Tourist Overcharged for Herbs in Hong Kong Pharmacy
A costly lesson in unclear pricingA family shopping trip in Hong Kong…

September 17, 2025

Indonesian who swam from Batam to Singapore gets jail and caning
A risky sea crossing for workJamaludin Taipabu spent almost a year living…

September 17, 2025

Fake Pakistani Football Team Deported From Japan, FIA Arrests Suspected Ringleader
A football tour that was never realJapanese immigration officers deported 22 Pakistani…

September 17, 2025

Most Low Income Families in Japan Struggle to Feed Children
A nation facing a child hunger challengeJapan is confronting a worrying surge…

September 17, 2025

Taro Okamoto and Polarism in Art: Hidden Multicultural Layers Within Nations
Why Taro Okamoto still matters nowA spirited Paris retrospective this summer put…

September 16, 2025
Sports
SportsShow More

How S Vegiyathuman Turned Walks and Runs Into a National Bond
Unity on foot across a diverse nationFor half a century, scenes of…

September 16, 2025

Tokyo Police Boost Security Ahead of World Athletics Championships
A city on alert as global athletics returns to TokyoTokyo has tightened…

September 13, 2025

Singapore to Host 2026 MotoGP Season Launch
A new stage for MotoGP in SingaporeMotoGP will open the 2026 campaign…

September 9, 2025

No New JRA Jockeys in 2026 as Weight Limits and Phone Rules Bite
A rare gap year for new jockeys in JapanJapan’s central horse racing…

September 5, 2025

Hong Kong National Games Ticket Sales Begin Without English Option, Prompting Concerns Among Expats and Tourists
Hong Kong National Games Ticket Sales Begin Without English Option, Prompting Concerns…

August 31, 2025
Technology
TechnologyShow More

Alibaba Connects Tmall to Lazada for One Click Expansion Across Southeast Asia
How the new Tmall to Lazada bridge worksAlibaba has switched on a…

September 18, 2025

Xpeng AeroHT flying cars collide during Changchun rehearsal, one catches fire
A collision at a showcase eventTwo flying cars from Xpeng AeroHT collided…

September 17, 2025

North Korean Hackers Use AI in Phishing Attacks on South Korean Military
An AI twist in a familiar Kimsuky playbookNorth Korea’s Kimsuky group used…

September 17, 2025

China Targets Nvidia and US Chipmakers With Antitrust and Dumping Claims as Tech Tensions Rise
Why China is moving nowChina has escalated a pressure campaign on United…

September 16, 2025

Proton reenters Singapore with e.MAS 7 electric SUV, Leng Kee showroom, and regional support
A comeback built on electric momentumAfter an 11 year pause, Malaysia’s national…

September 14, 2025
Travel
TravelShow More

Quiet Rails: Four Beautiful, Less Crowded Japan Stops With the JR Pass
Why look beyond Tokyo, Kyoto and OsakaFor many first time visitors, the…

September 18, 2025

Taiwan High Speed Rail sets strict smartphone rules starting September 22
Why quiet rules on Taiwan bullet trains are getting a major upgradeTaiwan…

September 18, 2025

Free Tolls, Half Price Trips, and New Discounts Power Chuseok 2025 Travel
A longer holiday and a rare travel bargainSouth Korea is turning the…

September 17, 2025

Golden Week set to unleash a travel boom and spark spending across China
Travel demand surges for an eight day Golden WeekChina is preparing for…

September 17, 2025

Kanazawa draws more Western travelers than East Asians, defying Japan’s tourism pattern
A city that defies national trendsJapan is in the middle of a…

September 15, 2025

Ice Age art

Ancient Cave Symbols May Be Earliest Written Language

September 18, 2025