Japan Offers Lethal Muscle to Counter China
Japan is offering Indonesia and the Philippines lethal military equipment to counter Chinese maritime ambitions, according to analysts. Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has signed a pact with Indonesian officials in Jak...
Japanese Farmers Switch to Avocados Due to Climate Change
Fuminori Arita is one of many Japanese farmers switching from citrus cultivation to avocados due to climate change. He sees it as a challenge and an opportunity....
'Phantom Birth' Scam Spooks Thailand
A scam involving fake birth certificates for hundreds of babies, mainly Chinese, has been uncovered in Thailand. Authorities have arrested several officials suspected of bribery....
China Unveils Driverless Mining Truck
China has debuted a driverless mining truck that can 'crab-walk' across difficult terrain, highlighting the country's push to modernise its mining industry through technology....
Has China Given Sign of Exporting J-35A Fighter Jet?
China's state broadcaster has shown a glimpse of the first export variant of the J-35A fighter jet, with Pakistan likely to be the recipient. However, Reuters reports that Chinese officials have not confirmed any exports...
'Golden Week' Crush Shows Need for Ecotourism Policy in Hong Kong
Experts say Hong Kong needs a top-down ecotourism policy to safeguard its natural attractions, after a surge in Labour Day visitors overwhelmed ecologically sensitive spots. Reuters reports that the city's existing polic...
2 Volunteers Die During Rescue off Australia's Coast
Two marine rescue volunteers died after their boat capsized while attempting to help a yacht in distress off the east coast of Australia. The incident occurred near Ballina, New South Wales....
Hong Kong should study how Singapore awards infrastructure contracts
As Hong Kong prepares for major public works, one question deserves attention: are we buying infrastructure in a way that is sustainable for the construction industry and the public? The article suggests studying Singapo...
Morning Digest: Top Stories for May 4
A list of top stories from around the world, including updates on various elections and international news....
Trump Launches 'Project Freedom' to Open Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran Strikes
US President Trump launched a new mission, 'Project Freedom', aimed at opening the Strait of Hormuz after Iran struck ships in the area....
Multiple State Elections: BJP Sweeps Bengal, UDF Returns in Kerala, NDA Wins Assam, Puducherry
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won a landslide victory in West Bengal, while the United Democratic Front (UDF) returned to power in Kerala. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) also emerged victorious in Assam and Pu...
China fireworks factory explosion kills 21, injures more than 60 people
A fireworks factory explosion in Liuyang, Hunan province killed 21 people and injured 61 others. President Xi Jinping has urged efforts to search for those unaccounted for....
Singapore’s Grab reports first-quarter profit that exceeded analysts’ estimates
Grab's first-quarter profit surpassed expectations, driven by resilient demand for ride-hailing and delivery services in Southeast Asia. The company has incorporated artificial-intelligence features to boost spending on ...
China’s fight to keep Darwin Port could help fragile Sino-Australian relations: analysts
Analysts believe that China's legal claim regarding Darwin Port may yield a multi-year proceeding, which could provide some positive impacts for the Australia-China relationship....
Ex-China soldier escapes Myanmar fraud centre by scaling wall, masking scent with cow dung
A former Chinese soldier, Yang Lei, escaped a Myanmar scam hub after scaling a wall and applying cow dung to mask his scent. He led a tour group to Thailand but was taken to the scam centre....
TVK Chief Vijay Makes Stunning Debut in Tamil Nadu Elections
Chief Minister Stalin and several cabinet colleagues were defeated as TVK chief Vijay made a stunning debut in the Tamil Nadu elections, but fell short of the magic figure....
China’s Deadly Tai Po Blaze Inquiry Reveals Loopholes
The investigation into the deadly Tai Po blaze has highlighted multiple loopholes in the supervision of the estate's renovation project and the government's regulation of fire hazards. The independent committee has finis...
Penang’s Cemetery Tours Uncover Pioneers and Colonial History
Tourists are visiting Penang's Northam Road Protestant Cemetery to learn about the pioneers and colonial history of the area. The cemetery tours have sparked interest in the local community....
China’s Robots Take on Real-World Roles, from Cleaning to Directing Traffic
Robots are being used in everyday life in China for tasks such as cleaning homes and directing traffic. The use of embodied artificial intelligence is accelerating in the country....
Higher Fuel Surcharges Erode JAL and ANA Frequent Flyer Miles
Japanese airline carriers Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have announced that the rise in fuel surcharges is reducing the value of earned frequent‑flyer miles for customers. The higher charges are being...