China announces drills around Taiwan after US Speaker meeting
BEIJING: China will hold three days of military exercises around Taiwan starting from Saturday (Apr 8), the People’s Liberation Army’s Eastern Theatre Command announced, the day after Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen returned from a trip to the United States. China will hold “combat readiness patrols” and exercises around in theContinue Reading
Taiwan won’t be stopped from engaging with world, president says
TAOYUAN, Taiwan: Taiwan will not be stopped from engaging with the world and will not give in to pressure, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Friday (Apr 7) as she arrived back from a trip to Central America and the United States, where she met US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. China,Continue Reading
Court backs EC’s constituency map
The Supreme Administrative Court on Friday ruled in favour of the Election Commission (EC) in a dispute between the poll regulator and four parties who do not agree with the former’s approach to redrawing election constituencies for the May 14 general election.Continue Reading
Hong Kong’s culinary gems: 9 dining and drinking spots you shouldn’t miss
From the traditional Cantonese “yum cha” experience to modern cocktails inspired by Hong Kong’s staple ingredients, here’s a specially curated list of eateries and bars worth checking out in Hong Kong. Continue Reading
18 river sources unfit for Songkran
The Department of Pollution Control (PCD) has warned people not to use water from 18 sources during the Songkran holidays because of unsafe bacterial contamination. The unsafe water sources include river sections that pass through Bangkok and Nonthaburi’s Bang Kruai district.Continue Reading
North Korea says it carried out underwater strategic weapon system test
SEOUL: North Korea conducted another test of a nuclear-capable underwater attack drone, state media said on Saturday (Apr 7), the latest in a show of force against the US and South Korea. The country tested another kind of a nuclear-capable unmanned underwater attack weapon called Haeil-2, over a week afterContinue Reading
I felt guilty when work took me from my kids, so I quit. But was it the best thing for them?
April Leong’s decision to go from career woman to stay-at-home mother left her with a different sense of guilt. She tells her story in the first episode of the new podcast series, Imperfect by CNA Insider.
Continue Reading
Commentary: Launch of Disney Cruise Line checks many boxes for Singapore’s tourism sector
Singapore’s collaboration with Disney Cruise Line will bring much-needed buzz to the local tourism scene in the wake of COVID-19, says Professor Abhishek Bhati of James Cook University.Continue Reading
IN FOCUS: Can the supermarket bag charge break Singapore’s plastic addiction?
Singapore is set to implement a minimum 5-cent charge on all disposable carrier bags from large supermarkets from Jul 3. Will it change a nation’s habit of using such bags?Continue Reading
Amid tough environment, Malaysia Ramadan bazaar traders pivot offerings, hike food prices
KUALA LUMPUR: It is about one-and-a-half hours before the break of fast, and the Ramadan bazaar located next to the Shah Alam stadium in Selangor is a hive of activity. Traders here are shouting at the top of their lungs to attract customers, many of whom have come at theContinue Reading