Taiwan’s Foreign Minister, Joseph Wu, highlighted the potentially disastrous worldwide repercussions of a Chinese invasion of the island in a recent interview with AFP. Wu emphasised Taiwan’s importance as a significant participant in the semiconductor sector and a central node for international shipping routes. As Taiwan gets ready for its presidential election next year, China, which claims the island as …

The University of Indonesia’s (UI) GreenCityMetric list for 2022 puts Semarang City, the capital of Indonesia’s Central Java region, at the top once more. The renowned award affirms the city’s dedication to tackling environmental issues and honours its outstanding accomplishments in sustainable urban development. The mayor of Semarang, Hevearita Gunaryanti Rahayu, thanked her for the honour and emphasised that this …

Indonesia’s Golden Visa policy will waive visas for foreign companies who make a real investment of at least $50 million in the country and individuals whose investment value in government bonds is at least $350,000, according to Tempo. The policy will likely be issued in one or two weeks, said Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan …

Pope Francis lashed out at members of Portugal’s Catholic hierarchy for their negligence of clergy sexual abuse in Portugal. He said the sexual scandal has marred the Catholic Church and pushed the faithful away.  The scandal, which was brought to light by courageous survivors and a report, reveals a long-standing pattern of child sexual abuse within the Catholic Church’s ranks …

Single’s Inferno is a dating reality show for Korean singles. Koreans search for a relationship on a deserted island. The last two seasons of the show captivated fans and introduced viewers to some of Korea’s rising stars. The first season aired in December 2021. The last episode was aired on 10 January 2023. Netflix has officially renewed the dating show …

Now that supermarkets across Singapore are charging customers for plastic carriers, what are people using to bag their waste? That’s the question Channel News Asia asked shoppers on July 3, the day the compulsory bag charge was implemented. People revealed their reliance on bin liners and plastic bags to contain their rubbish, blaming the lack of alternatives. Many said wet …

Apple has withdrawn many generative AI apps from its China App Store before China’s new generative AI regulations, which are scheduled to go into force on August 15. The action was taken due to notifications sent to Chinese app developers citing “content that is illegal in China” as the justification for app removal. The rules, which were made public in …

Hun Sen, the current prime minister of Cambodia, is stepping down after nearly 40 years in office so that his eldest son, Hun Manet, can take over. Compared to Cambodia’s stormy history of power transitions, marked by violence and political instability, this leadership transition represents a substantial difference. After the Cambodian People’s Party won the most recent election, Hun Manet …

An Indian woman, Reetha Sahani, onboard the Royal Carribbean Cruise (Spectrum of the Seas) has died after reportedly jumping from the vessel when it was sailing through the Singapore Strait from Penang, the northern island state of Peninsular Malaysia. The 64-year-old’s son, Apoorv, had earlier asked for assistance from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and the Ministry of External Affairs …

Southampton FC has slapped a record-breaking price tag on its young midfield sensation, Romeo Lavia, as Premier League giants Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal continue their intense pursuit for the 19-year-old.  Lavia has established himself as one of the most promising midfield prospects in English football. Last season, he showcased his exceptional skills and maturity on the field, earning praise from …