3 d. ago Singapore’s election battle lines set as body increases seats, redraws hot wards

The city state’s closely contested wards in the last election have been regrouped.

Events

4 d. ago Andy Lau line in Singapore parliament sparks debate over minister’s ‘frustration’

The country’s manpower minister had used a Hong Kong film anecdote to rebuff an opposition member pressing for employment figures.

Politics

1 week ago Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park launch a landmark that filled me with pride

From Andy Lau’s brief cameo to a red-hot pyrotechnic display, the opening at the park’s main stadium was a spectacle that carries Hong Kong’s future.

Politics

1 week ago Hong Kong’s Kai Tak sports park launch evokes nostalgia but where is the global appeal?

From Andy Lau’s brief cameo to a red-hot pyrotechnic display, the opening at the park’s main stadium was a spectacle that carries Hong Kong’s future.

Politics

1 week ago Live – Surprise appearance: hero’s welcome for Kai Tak ‘boy’ Andy Lau at Hong Kong sports park

Martial arts film legend Donnie Yen and Olympic gold medallist Vivian Kong also take the stage in fencing face-off during opening ceremony.

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1 week ago Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park off to roaring start, surprise visit from Andy Lau – as it happened

Fans revel in star-studded opening show to launch new era for mega-events in city’s largest stadium.

Sport

2 w. ago Facing overtourism, Japan offers rail to airport luggage delivery services

Photos of luggage blocking aisles and train doors in Japan have gone viral, sparking debates among online users.

Society

2 w. ago China actor Hu Ge, 42, criticised for ‘overly dramatic’ comment that life is ‘counting down’

Blossoms Shanghai star sparks online debate after ‘negative’ comments about ageing, reveals ‘fear of death’ has gripped him since school days.

Events

2 w. ago How long can Singapore’s NMP scheme stay relevant? Why 2 resignations have raised eyebrows

The resignations of two nominated members of parliament have sparked a debate on the scheme’s non-partisan integrity and future relevance.

Politics

3 w. ago Fading fortunes of India’s Bollywood in streaming era spark political debate

An opposition politician, the wife of film legend Amitabh Bachchan, has accused New Delhi of not doing enough to support the film industry.

Politics

3 w. ago Chinese tourists travel to Japan to clear snow for free, spark ‘unique’ travel debate

Locals are surprised this labour-intensive work, usually frowned upon, has turned into a profitable tourist venture.

Politics

3 w. ago China’s strategic deal with Cook Islands sparks global debate

China’s strategic deal with Cook Islands sparks global debate  WION

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