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Shein, Temu bans next front in US decoupling drive
Chinese e-commerce platforms Shein, Temu and TikTok Shop are quickly changing their business strategies to avoid bans from the US market but there’s no guarantee the shifts will succeed in what could be the next front in America’s campaign to decouple from China. The three
Why North Korea's latest propaganda bop is a huge TikTok hit
A song praising Mr Kim has got TikTok hooked - but experts say it could be hiding something more sinister.
Bollywood and elections: When reel and real cross paths
Critics says a slew of new films points to an emerging genre that aligns with the ruling BJP’s ideology.
IN FOCUS: Cambodia’s US$16 billion ‘eco-city' raises financial and environmental concerns
The multi-billion dollar development project in the coastal city of Sihanoukville has stirred discontent among locals and fuelled environmentalists’ worries.
Commentary: China’s new moon mission is a rare example of countries working together
China’s Chang'e-6 is going to explore the moon’s far side and bring back precious lunar soil for scientists to study. Astrophysics professor Richard de Grijs weighs in.
Chinese takeover in Solomon Islands was preventable
I try to write stories that have a shelf life beyond a few days. An Asia Times article from November 27, 2021, “US misses golden opportunity in the Solomon Islands,” qualifies. The national elections have finished and the provincial elections are in their final stages. People
Japan calls Biden migrant comments 'unfortunate'
The US President called Japan, China, India and Russia "xenophobic" because they did not welcome immigration.
These designers from Singapore show us the future of design during Milan Design Week
At Future Impact 2, an exhibition held during the world’s leading furniture fair, these designers sparked conversation on how design and its processes can be enhanced with sustainably-led thinking and technology.
Will new Solomon Islands PM stay close to China?
Former foreign minister Jeremiah Manele has been elected the next prime minister of Solomon Islands, defeating the opposition leader, Matthew Wale, in a vote in parliament. The result is a mixed bag for former prime minister Manasseh Sogavare’s Ownership, Unity and
Three arrested over Sikh activist's killing in Canada
Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead last June, sparking a diplomatic row between India and Canada.
France sends combat troops to Ukraine battlefront
France has sent its first troops officially to Ukraine. They have been deployed in support of the Ukrainian 54th Independent Mechanized Brigade in Slavyansk. The French soldiers are drawn from France’s 3rd Infantry Regiment, which is one of the main elements of France’s Foreign
The reality of courtesans in Netflix’s Heeramandi
Indian director Sanjay Leela Bhansali is known for his big-budget Bollywood production, featuring grand sets, star casts, meticulously choreographed dance sequences and lavish costumes, jewellery and furnishings. His new series for Netflix, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, lives
Three charged over killing of Sikh activist in Canada
Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead last June, sparking a diplomatic row between India and Canada.
Taiwan hit with millions of cyberattacks every day
Taiwan stands out as a beacon of democracy, innovation and resilience in an increasingly autocratic region. But this is under growing threat. In recent years, China has used a variety of “gray zone” tactics to pressure Taiwan to accept the Communist Party’s attempts at