A Brighton-based artist is feared dead after her dive boat capsized in rough seas off the coast of Thailand on Christmas Eve. Millie Young, 28, was one of the 12 passengers and crew on board the MV Kingfisher, a dive boat that was returning from a trip to the Similan Islands, a popular diving destination in the Andaman Sea. According …

Singapore has charged two individuals and three companies for their alleged involvement in exporting gasoil to North Korea, in violation of the United Nations sanctions. According to a statement by the Singapore Police Force on Thursday (Dec 23), Kwek Kee Seng and Justin Low Eng Yeow were accused of supplying about 12,260 tonnes of gasoil to North Korea between September …

Korea is often portrayed as a homogeneous nation with a single ethnicity, language, and culture. However, this image is increasingly at odds with the reality of a diverse and multicultural society, where people of different backgrounds, origins, and identities coexist and interact. According to the latest statistics, there are more than 2.5 million foreigners living in Korea, accounting for about …

China has announced the appointment of a new naval chief, as the country faces increasing challenges and conflicts in the disputed waters of the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait. According to a brief statement by the Ministry of National Defense on Sunday, Vice Admiral Shen Jinlong has been named as the commander of the People’s Liberation Army Navy …

Harsh Goenka, the chairman of RPG Enterprises, is known for his witty and insightful tweets on various topics. Recently, he shared a video of his visit to an iPhone store in Tokyo, Japan, and expressed his admiration for Japanese culture. The video, which he posted on Twitter, shows Goenka entering the store, where he is greeted by a group of …

On December 25, 2023, a fierce firefight broke out between Philippine government troops and communist rebels in the southern province of Davao de Oro, leaving nine insurgents dead and two soldiers wounded.  The clash was one of the deadliest incidents in the decades-long armed conflict between the state and the New People’s Army (NPA), the armed wing of the Communist …

On December 25, 2023, a massive explosion rocked a nickel plant in Morowali, Indonesia, killing 13 people and injuring 38 others. The blast was caused by a gas leak that ignited a fire in the furnace area of the plant, which produces nickel pig iron, a raw material for stainless steel.  The plant is owned by a joint venture between …

Jason Ng Tai-long, Hong Kong triathlete, wants to “give Hong Kong fans a show” at the Paris Olympics, officially the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad. Jason Ng Tai-long claimed an Asia Triathlon Sprint Championships silver medal last month. Jason Ng said that he was unhappy with his fifth-place at September’s Asian Games. Two months later, he became the second male …

Sarawak is a region in Malaysia. The Premier of Sarawak, Abang Johari Openg, announced a remarkable achievement for the state. In 2023, Sarawak’s revenue reached a new high of RM13.1 billion. This is an increase from last year’s record of RM11.9 billion. The revenue of a place like Sarawak comes from different sources, such as taxes, businesses, and investments. When …

In between Ups and Downs:Sino-US Relations 2023 marks a crucial juncture for the world, signaling a gradual return to normalcy after the tumultuous years of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this intricate global landscape, Sino-U.S. relations emerge as a pivotal factor, carrying significant implications for global development in between ups and downs. Navigating Economic Shifts The economic shifts of both nations …