2020/11/03 |
Why Deadly Philippine Super Typhoon Ended up Sparing Lives
With the experience in 2013 with Typhoon Haiyan, both the people and government of the Philippines are much more prepared for the storm this time.
2022/05/23 |
Chinese-language Newspaper: Gunman Mailed Documents Before Attack
World Journal said it did not report on the contents of the mailed materials, instead turning them over to Orange County police for its investigation.
2020/02/10 |
Parasite Makes History at Oscars
In a historic victory, Parasite is the first non-English film to win best picture, the Academy's most prestigious award.
2020/10/02 |
Trump, First Lady Test Positive for Covid-19
President Trump tested positive after months of playing down the seriousness of Covid-19.
2022/10/13 |
Why Companies Decide To Leave or Stay in China
A recent survey of more than 500 Taiwanese companies shows a quarter have moved a part of their production or sourcing out of China.
2021/12/13 |
Vietnam’s First Metro, in Hanoi, Hobbled by Lack of Riders
It took 10 years for the metro line to enter service, but the value of the controversial project is being questioned.
2020/02/03 |
Singapore Prepares for Doctor Visits Over Video Call
Singapore looks to add to its regional lead in medical technology by regulating telemedicine.
2021/06/25 |
Thai Pro-democracy Movement Makes Comeback to Push for Monarchy Reform
Demonstrators in Thailand voice discontent with the government’s handling of the pandemic, vaccine rollout, and economy.
2022/09/15 |
‘Worse Than MAGA’ – South Korea Erupts Over Biden’s Trade Policy
The U.S. is offering tax credits of up to $7,500 to buyers of electric vehicles assembled in North America, making those manufactured overseas more expensive.
2022/05/10 |
Malaysia Suggests ASEAN Engage Myanmar’s Shadow Government
To establish regular, open contact with ASEAN would be a big win for the National Unity Government, which is struggling to show control on the ground and has started to fade from the international spotlight.
2022/05/18 |
US Strongly Advocates for Taiwan to Regain WHO Status
The State Department’s renewed support for Taiwan comes days after U.S. President Joe Biden signed into law a bill that directs the secretary of State to develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in the WHO.
2020/02/27 |
This Hearty Group of Filipinos Is Staying Strong Worldwide Despite Virus Outbreaks
2.3 million overseas Filipino workers are adamant on staying put, in the face of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
2020/11/05 |
Heralding Deal With China, Philippines Restarts Offshore Oil-Gas Exploration in Disputed Sea
On October 15, the Philippine government lifted a ban on offshore oil and gas exploration. A joint energy development project may help warm up relations with China and speed up economic recovery.
2022/09/06 |
Xinjiang Red Dates, Linked to Forced Labor, Sold in US
Report says 20% of world’s red dates come from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and are likely the products of forced labor.
2021/08/13 |
Australian Researchers Find New Species of Flying Prehistoric Reptile
New species of a flying prehistoric reptile found. They say it's the “closest thing we have to a real-life dragon.”
2021/10/12 |
Analysts: Thaw in Sino-US Trade Dispute Would Lift World Supply Chains, Dent Southeast Asia
Southeast Asian countries should expect less investment by multinationals trying to sustain U.S.-bound exports without shipping from China.
2022/03/30 |
US Congress Moves Closer to Passing Major China Legislation
The legislation provides funding for U.S.-Taiwan cultural exchanges, recognizes Taiwan as part of the Indo-Pacific strategy, and ends a prohibition of displaying the Taiwanese flag during official visits.
2020/10/15 |
Experts Say Taiwan Needs More Homegrown Military Efforts
Though Washington plans a new round of weapons sales to Taiwan, defense analysts say that the country needs to further develop its domestic arms industry and enhance its reserve system.