‘0 yuan milk tea’: China’s food delivery price war hits fever pitch
Steep discounts over the weekend delighted customers, but left F&B workers overwhelmed and store floors in disarray.
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Harmless or a nuisance? Lovebug outbreak in South Korea sparks heated debate
Experts and officials stress that these insects are not only harmless but beneficial.
China detains female erotica writers in pornography crackdown
The detentions have triggered debate on social media about the limits of free speech.
China badmouths French Rafale to rewire Indo-Pacific arms deals
China has launched a digital dogfight against France, using disinformation and diplomatic pressure to undermine Rafale fighter jet sales and promote Chinese alternatives across the Indo-Pacific. This month, the Associated Press (AP) reported that French intelligence officials
South Korea says to follow agreed terms on sharing defence costs after Trump's demand
SEOUL - South Korea will follow terms previously agreed with the United States on defence cost sharing, its foreign ministry said on Wednesday, following a call by U.S. President Donald Trump for Seoul to pay more for the U.S. troop presence in the country.
China decries ‘discriminatory’ ban on Chinese purchases of US farmland
Beijing said Washington's proposed move violates international trade rules.
China says German plane laser claim ‘inconsistent with facts’
Beijing said both sides should adopt a pragmatic attitude and strengthen communication.
Fugitive Singaporean nabbed in Bangkok for alleged drug trafficking
A 50-year-old Singaporean man, Tan Leng Chong, was arrested by Thai authorities at a Bangkok hotel on Saturday (Jul 5). Ecstasy, ketamine, and Erimin-5 were seized as part of the raid.
Five missing after landslide as rain lashes China’s south and east
Typhoon Danas made landfall in the east on the night of July 8.
Woman and daughter killed after they are hit by teenager who falls from building in South Korea
The teenager was killed too.
China speeds up renewables building spree: Report
China is adding renewable energy capacity at a faster rate than any other country.
Bangladesh recordings suggest its ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina ordered deadly crackdown
A voice alleged to be that of the fugitive is heard authorising security forces to “use lethal weapons” against protesters.
'You did it': How doctor realised mushroom cook was a killer
Erin Patterson was found guilty of murdering three relatives with a toxic mushroom lunch.
Yemen to execute Indian nurse on death row - can she be saved?
Campaigners say Nimisha Priya can still be saved if the victim's family accept bloody money and pardon her.
Investors beware: Japan, the long-presumed safe haven, is hit
The reimposition of steep US tariffs on Japanese goods should not have come as a surprise. Yet, the global investment community has largely responded with indifference. That’s a mistake because the significance of Japan’s inclusion in the new wave of “reciprocal tariffs” from
Philippines says Canada troops pact ready for signing, eyes China deterrence
Manila is also negotiating a similar military pact with France.
Jailed PKK leader Ocalan says armed struggle over, urges democratic transition
Abdullah Ocalan, the jailed leader of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), said the group's armed struggle against Turkey has ended and called for a full shift to democratic politics in a video message published online on Wednesday.
Is your summer safe? Food-borne illnesses in South Korea double in June
Salmonella infections rose 92.4 per cent, from 66 patients in the first week of June to 127 by the fourth week.
Seoul returns six North Koreans with 'strong desire' to go back
All six people had drifted into South Korea by accident earlier this year and had wanted to go back.
Thailand Parliament starts debates on sensitive political amnesty Bills
More than 5,000 people have been charged over offences relating to political rallies and expression since 2006.
Australian childcare operator to install CCTV after abuse claims
An employee of G8 Education, one of Australia's largest private childcare operators, was charged with child rape.
Malaysia will not retaliate against US tariffs as talks continue
Malaysia was slapped with a revised 25 per cent tariff on its exports to the US.
Rio summit made clear BRICS is sliding towards irrelevance
The BRICS group of nations has just concluded its 17th annual summit in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. But, despite member states adopting a long list of commitments covering global governance, finance, health, AI and climate change, the summit was a lackluster affair.
Families anxious over safety of Indians kidnapped in Mali
Armed assailants abducted three Indian men from their place of work in Mali last week.
Woman in Malaysia hauls in fishing net, finds 3m-long crocodile
The reptile weighed around 300kg.
Malaysia calls for stronger inter-Asean trade amid tariffs uncertainty
Mr Anwar described tariffs, export restrictions and investment barriers as “the sharpened instruments of geopolitical rivalry”.
Netanyahu says meeting with Trump focused on efforts to free hostages
WASHINGTON - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump focused on efforts to free hostages held in Gaza, and stressed his determination to \"eliminate\" the military and governmental capabilities of Hamas.
China wins as Trump’s ‘Tariff Man’ act trashes Japan’s 2025
TOKYO — As if Japan’s economy weren’t having a rotten enough 2025, Donald Trump just upped the pressure exponentially with a 25% tariff. The same day Tokyo got disastrous news from Washington, data showed that real wages in Japan fell the fastest in 20 months in May. The 2.9%
Vietnamese man gets death penalty for murdering entire family
Vu Van Vuong said he committed the murders because he wanted to free his family from poverty.
China’s ‘new farmers’ learn to live stream in rural revitalisation
The number of new rural content creators has soared 52 per cent on Douyin over the past year.
Malaysia's Anwar slams tariffs as regional meet starts
"Across the world, tools once used to generate growth are now wielded to pressure, isolate and contain," said Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Australia 'urgently seeking' details on Trump drug tariff plan
SYDNEY - Australia is “urgently seeking more detail” on U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to raise tariffs up to 200% on pharmaceutical imports, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Wednesday.
Moo Deng: Star still shines brightly as pink-cheeked, zany internet phenom turns 1
A four-day birthday bash is rolling out for Thailand’s biggest celebrity.
Anti-fraud tool or sexist game? ‘Gold digger’ dating simulation game stirs debate in China
A hit Chinese game lets players turn the tables on love scams. Critics say it goes too far by portraying women as schemers.
How US buyers of critical minerals bypass China's export ban
BEIJING - Unusually large quantities of antimony - a metal used in batteries, chips and flame retardants - have poured into the United States from Thailand and Mexico since China barred U.S. shipments last year, according to customs and shipping records, which show at least one
Qantas confirms personal data of over a million customers leaked
More than a million customers had their phone number, birth date or home address accessed.
Taiwan signals cautious optimism after avoiding US tariff letter
Officials in Taipei are eager to secure a deal with the Trump administration.
Singaporeans flock to Johor for durian feasts
A durian seller said the durian season began early in July and business has picked up significantly since.
China’s gig economy booms as blistering heat leaves workers exposed
There were more than 37,000 heat wave-related deaths in China in 2023.
South Korea’s former president Yoon to attend hearing on detention warrant
The Constitutional Court in April voted to uphold the former South Korean president's impeachment.
South Korea’s former president Yoon attends hearing on detention warrant
If Yoon is detained, he is expected to be held at Seoul Detention Centre.
South Korea's former President Yoon attends hearing on detention warrant
SEOUL - South Korea's former President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared on Wednesday at a Seoul court, which is considering a special prosecutor's request to detain him as part of a probe into his botched bid to impose martial law.
Indonesian government stays mum on ex-president Jokowi’s health amid growing public concern
The lack of transparency around Mr Jokowi’s health has fuelled a wave of online speculation.