Where to Go in Asia in Your Twenties — and What’s Changed in 2026
Asia remains the most forgiving continent in the world for people with…
Beijing’s Bear: China’s CSI 300 Falls 20% From June Peak as AI Trade Unravels
China’s benchmark stock index slid into a bear market on Thursday, closing…
Celebrity Shark Guided Out of South Korea Canal Refuses to Swim Out to Sea
A dusky shark that spent a month turning a Busan canal into…
No Order, No Seat: Starbucks China Rolls Out New Store Policy
Starbucks has begun requiring customers in China to buy something before they…
Taiwan Indicts Five in Beijing-Linked Plot to Cripple Comedian Who Mocked Xi Jinping
Five Taiwanese men have been indicted over a car attack on comedian…
Digital Minimalism 2.0: What Are People Actually Willing to Give Up on Their Phones?
For years, digital minimalism was presented as an almost radical proposition: turn…
Tech Stocks Fall as AI Leaders Call for a Slowdown in Development
Global technology stocks fell sharply on Monday as investors reacted to growing…
Malaysian Teen Acquitted of Schoolgirl’s Murder on Grounds of Insanity
A 15-year-old Malaysian boy has been acquitted of murdering a 16-year-old schoolgirl…
The Himalayas Are Melting Faster — and India’s Economy Is at Risk
The Himalayas are losing ice at an accelerating rate, raising serious concerns…
5 Rare Sports in Asia You May Have Never Heard Of
Asia is home to some of the world's most familiar sports, from…
Buddhist Monk Arrested in Suspected $3 Million Embezzlement Scandal
A senior Buddhist monk in Thailand has been arrested on suspicion of…
Death Toll From Philippines Ferry Fire Rises to 76, With 13 Still Missing
The death toll from a devastating ferry fire in the Philippines has…
AI Staff ‘Genuinely Frightened’ for Humanity’s Future, Ex-Anthropic Researcher Warns
Artificial intelligence researchers working at leading AI companies are “genuinely frightened” about…
Singaporean Man Pleads Guilty in $245 Million Crypto Heist
A 22-year-old Singaporean man has pleaded guilty in the United States to…
South Korean Tycoon Ordered to Pay Ex-Wife $1.87 Billion in Record Divorce Settlement
A South Korean court has ordered gaming tycoon Kwon Hyuk-bin, founder of…
Five Dead and 86 Missing After ‘Heartbreaking’ Fire Breaks Out on Philippines Ferry
At least five people have died and 86 remain missing after a…
Venezuela Earthquake Leaves Hundreds Dead as Rescue Efforts Continue After Powerful Twin Quakes
Two major earthquakes strike northern Venezuela Venezuela has been hit by one…
Chinese Tycoon Guo Wengui Sentenced to 30 Years in US Prison for Fraud
Exiled businessman convicted over major investment fraud scheme Chinese businessman and political…
South Korea Football Coach Quits as President Calls for Probe Into World Cup Loss
Hong Myung-bo steps down after disappointing World Cup campaign South Korea national…
Top Islands in Thailand for Families and Couples
Thailand’s islands are among the most sought-after travel destinations in Southeast Asia,…
Shanghai: Where Tradition Meets a Futuristic Skyline
Few cities in the world embody the collision of past and future…
Best Mountains and Hiking Destinations in Asia
Asia is home to some of the world’s most dramatic mountain landscapes…
Best Parks and Gardens in Singapore
Despite being one of the world’s most densely populated cities, Singapore has…