When an Entertainment Scandal Gets Political: How Wong Kar-wai Survived a Nationalist Storm

In 2025, Wong Kar-wai found himself at the center of one of China’s most explosive entertainment scandals of the year, one that began as a labor dispute and spiraled into a nationalist... Read more »

Co-op doctors and social workers join forces for more seamless care

SINGAPORE – People in Sengkang and Punggol who visit selected general practitioners (GPs) can soon get follow-up care from a social worker. A new partnership between a group of GPs and a... Read more »

What is SHANTI Bill? Parliament gives nod to landmark bill, know how new power play will change India’s nuclear sector

The bill seeks to leverage the contribution of domestic nuclear energy to augment the global nuclear energy ecosystem. The Parliament on Thursday gave the green light to the Sustainable Harnessing and... Read more »

Step aside fashion police, here comes fashion immigration

DHAKA – Clothes destined for Europe could soon require digital passports to prove their green credentials, opening a new era of transparency for the world’s $1.7 trillion fashion industry. Consumers will be... Read more »

Video Emerges of General’s Trial for Refusing Tiananmen Orders (With Transcript)

The New York Times’ Chris Buckley reports on the recent emergence of footage from the trial of General Xu Qinxian, who refused to lead the PLA’s 38th Group Army into Beijing to... Read more »

Over 2,700 people fined for vape-related offences since tougher penalties kicked in on Sept 1

SINGAPORE – More than 2,700 people have been fined for vape-related offences since tougher penalties came into effect on Sept 1. In a joint statement on Dec 18, the Ministry of Health... Read more »

From Tamil Nadu To Bengal, How Language Conflicts Define Regional Politics And Pose Challenge For BJP | India News

In a country as diverse as India, where people of multiple religions, languages, and cultural backgrounds coexist, one particular identity consistently emerges as a decisive factor during elections: ‘regional identity’. Beyond ideology... Read more »

New Evangelion Short Film Announced for Next February

In this week’s news roundup we report on the new Evangelion short film set to be screened next February. A husband and wife are killed after a fire breaks out at a... Read more »

China to hike tax on condoms in attempt to boost falling birth rate | China

China is set to impose a value-added tax (VAT) on condoms and other contraceptives for the first time in three decades, as the country tries to boost its birthrate and modernise its... Read more »

After Sabah drubbing, debate reignites over little-known exam that could break PM Anwar’s coalition

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is facing pressure over whether to fulfil an election campaign pledge to recognise the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) for entrance to Malaysian public universities... Read more »