Dog weddings: How a new industry in China laps up puppy love
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From top cop to reformist, Vietnam's To Lam cements his grip
Jan 23 - Vietnam's Communist Party chief To Lam, reappointed on Friday as the country's most powerful official, has earned a reputation as an ambitious reformer, promoting the strengthening of private conglomerates while boosting police powers.
Malaysia lifts ban on Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot after X adds safety measures
Malaysia blocked access to Grok earlier in January.
To Lam wins second term to rule Vietnam through 2030
HANOI, Jan 23 - Vietnam's top leader To Lam was appointed on Friday as head of the ruling Communist Party for the next five years, state media reported, as he pledged to turbocharge growth in the export-reliant nation.
Vietnam's leader returns to power with bold promises. Can he deliver?
To Lam resumes the role of communist party chief, the post he currently holds, for the next five years.
Vietnam Communist Party confirms To Lam as leader for next 5 years
HANOI, Jan 23 - Vietnam's top leader To Lam was confirmed on Friday as head of the ruling Communist Party for the next five years, according to the title under his name at a press conference which will conclude a party congress.
Senior US defence official Colby to visit South Korea and Japan next week, Yonhap says
SEOUL, Jan 23 - U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for policy Elbridge Colby will visit South Korea from Sunday to Tuesday and discuss military alliance issues before travelling on to Japan, South Korea's Yonhap News Agency reported on Friday.
Pakistan battles legions of fake doctors
Unlicensed clinics are often the first, and sometimes the only, point of care for poor communities.
Five South Korean airlines to ban in-flight use of portable batteries from Jan 26
The new regulation bans the use of portable batteries used to charge any electronic devices.
Two foreigners first to be charged for littering under Malaysia’s new law
One of the accused pleaded guilty to throwing a cigarette butt and a drink bottle onto the pavement.
How much does Venezuela owe China, and why is oil involved?
LONDON, Jan 23 - The U.S. takeover of Venezuela's oil exports has re-routed crude barrels that were being used to service debt owed to China.
Former Indonesian first lady Dewi Sukarno allegedly assaulted ex-manager, referred to prosecutors
The TV personality, known as Madame Dewi in Japan, allegedly beat and kicked a woman who worked as her manager.
Dubai chewy cookie giveaways boost blood donations in South Korea
The giveaway events came amid a winter blood shortage in South Korea.
Indian security forces kill 16 Maoist rebels
India has launched an all-out campaign against the insurgents and vowed to end the rebellion by March.
Death toll in Pakistan mall fire rises to 67: Local government
Investigators have yet to announce what caused the fire, which started on Jan 17.
TikTok closes deal to split US app from global business
The app was due to be banned in the US a year ago if its Chinese owner didn't sell its business in America.
S’porean woman, Malaysian motorcyclist die after being run over by trailer in Johor Bahru
The accident took place on Malaysia's North-South expressway.
China's Xi urges Brazil's Lula to jointly protect Global South interests
BEIJING, Jan 23 - China and Brazil should safeguard the shared interests of the Global South and jointly maintain the United Nations' core role, Chinese President Xi Jinping told his Brazilian counterpart on Friday, state news agency Xinhua said.
Man dies, 8 injured in multi-vehicle crash involving government car in Tokyo
Police are investigating the accident as a possible case of dangerous driving resulting in death and injury.
Japan government compiles foreigner policy plans ahead of snap election
The proposals approved include tougher rules on permanent residency and naturalisation.
China, Philippines launch rescue missions for distressed S’pore-flagged ship near Scarborough Shoal
The Chinese military said 17 crew members were rescued and two of them later died.
Indonesia finds bodies of 10 passengers on crashed surveillance plane
The agency said separately on its Instagram account that 10 victims have been found.
‘So eager to show off’: Hong Kong official fired after boasting about free travel upgrades
Tianjin liaison office director Ricky Cheng was removed from his role late on Jan 21.
China says it rescued Philippine crew from cargo ship near Scarborough Shoal
BEIJING, Jan 23 - The Chinese Coast Guard said on Friday it dispatched two vessels to rescue 21 Philippine crew members in a foreign cargo ship that capsized near the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.
Australian police intensify hunt for gunman who killed three in rural town
SYDNEY, Jan 23 - Australian police said on Friday they had intensified a search for a gunman who allegedly killed two women and a man in a rural town in New South Wales, Australia's most populous state.
Malaysia ex-army chief faces two additional charges over $46,100 in illegal proceeds
The case is scheduled for mention again on March 30.
South Korea repatriates 73 scam suspects from Cambodia in $42.7m online fraud probe
Investigators uncovered seven scam centres, where the suspects are accused of defrauding 869 South Koreans.
South Korea repatriates 73 scam suspects from Cambodia in $33 million online fraud probe
INCHEON, South Korea, Jan 23 - South Korea has repatriated 73 people suspected of involvement in online scam operations in Cambodia and will question them over allegations they had defrauded more than 800 South Koreans of about $33 million, officials said.
Explainer-How a five-yearly Communist Party congress picks Vietnam's next leaders
HANOI, Jan 23 - Vietnam's ruling Communist Party wraps up its 14th five-yearly congress on Friday, after meeting to select its top leader and set key targets until 2030.
South Korea PM tells US lawmakers Seoul is not discriminating against Coupang
Two major US investors accused Seoul of mounting a campaign against Coupang after a data breach.
Philippines’ Marcos allays health concerns, says he is recovering
He was diagnosed with diverticulitis, common among people who are stressed and who are ageing
Fire breaks out at Royal Palace Museum in Seoul, threatening artifacts
The fire is believed to have been caused by an overheated humidifier.
Pollution hurts India more than tariffs, top economist says
Air pollution cost India an estimated 1.36 per cent of gross domestic product in 2019.
Taiwan offers talks with Ukraine on weapons sanctions-busting
TAIPEI, Jan 23 - Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Friday offered talks with Ukraine to crack down on sanctions-busting after Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy name-checked the island as a source of illicit missile components.
Taiwan offers talks with Ukraine after Zelensky names island as source of Russian arms
Zelensky said Russia would not be able to produce missiles without critical components sourced from Taiwan.
Japan punk rock lawyer leads climate justice fight against central government
The 63-year-old rallied over 450 plaintiffs across Japan in a landmark lawsuit seeking damages from the government.
Let’s save the human species!
Take a look at the marvel that is modern China. The endless gleaming lines of bullet trains. The air taxis and the drone delivery services and the driverless cars. The bubble tea franchises and the cavernous malls and the fast fashion and the pay-with-your-face apps and the
Malaysia’s former armed forces chief claims trial to corruption charges involving over $1.5m
Mohd Nizam Jaafar pleaded not guilty to all four charges read to him.
Teens among missing after landslide at New Zealand campsite
The search continues for missing people after a landslide hit a popular campsite in Mount Maunganui.
US doubles down on F/A-XX fighter to hold China at bay
As the US locks in the long-delayed F/A-XX, the program has become a test of whether its carrier airpower can avoid strategic erosion in a Pacific increasingly shaped by China’s scale, proximity and mass. This month, the US Senate Committee on Appropriations moved to lock in
Malaysia's former armed forces chief charged with receiving almost US$190,000 in bribes, misappropriating welfare fund
Mohd Nizam Jaffar, 59, pleaded not guilty to abuse of power and misappropriation in offences linked to the Armed Forces Welfare Fund.
Japan PM Takaichi dissolves Parliament for snap election
She is counting on her Cabinet’s high poll numbers to steer her otherwise unpopular party to victory.