11 h. ago Indonesia’s free meal scheme faces calls for stronger food safety standards

Several food poisoning incidents have led to calls for food suppliers involved in the free meals programme to undergo proper training.

Politics

12 h. ago Taiwan influencer slammed for wasting food after vacuuming fried egg in advert

Fashion, cosmetics and product-selling blogger forced to make online apology after ‘pepper-spilling’ fried egg stunt.

Politics

13 h. ago Taiwan sets up platform for coordinated response to undersea cable disruptions

Authorities say there have been two incidents of major damage to the island’s ‘digital lifeline’ this year, claiming Beijing was behind them.

Politics

20 h. ago Carney’s Liberals win Canadian election dominated by Trump, as Conservative’s Poilievre loses seat

Mark Carney’s Liberal Party won Canada’s federal election, influenced by Trump’s threats, while his Conservative rival, Pierre Poilievre, lost his seat in Parliament.

Politics

33 h. ago China’s food, energy supplies secure without US imports, official says

Beijing says it has self-sufficiency in staple crops and energy, and enough alternative import sources to offset even a total loss of US goods.

Politics

35 h. ago Katy Perry to perform first shows in mainland China since Taiwan controversy

American pop star expected to hold concerts in Hangzhou in November – years after she was denied visa for dress seen as protest symbol.

Politics

40 h. ago Chinese youth seek ‘friendship marriage’ with best friends to alleviate family pressure

Young people are choosing to live under the same roof, share expenses, offer emotional support but sexual relations are out.

Events

40 h. ago Chinese youth seek ‘friendship marriages’ to alleviate family pressure

Chinese youth seek ‘friendship marriages’ to alleviate family pressure  South China Morning Post

Events

40 h. ago Singapore’s Lawrence Wong flags Malaysian election influence attempt ahead of polls

The city state’s prime minister also warned at an electoral rally against the ‘very dangerous’ mixing of religion and politics.

Politics

42 h. ago Vietnam’s To Lam makes ‘fast and furious’ move to cut bureaucracy in quest for lean ‘new era’

Communist Party Chief To Lam is reshaping bureaucracy by merging provinces, boosting efficiency and extending influence, sparking both optimism and concern.

Politics

42 h. ago Vietnam’s To Lam makes ‘fast and furious’ cuts to bureaucracy in quest for lean new era

Communist Party chief To Lam is reshaping bureaucracy by merging provinces, boosting efficiency and extending influence.

Politics

57 h. ago Chinese media calls out Trump over ocean pollution accusations

Widely shared report tackles the US president head-on to counter claims that China dumped waste.

Politics

57 h. ago Chinese media calls out Trump over ‘false’ ocean pollution accusations

Widely shared report tackles the US president head-on to counter claims that China dumped waste.

Politics

60 h. ago Ten of thousands rally in Taiwan against William Lai as recall turmoil engulfs legislature

KMT and TPP leaders accuse Lai and his DPP of trying to eliminate opposition parties.

Politics

60 h. ago Tens of thousands rally in Taiwan against William Lai as recall turmoil engulfs legislature

KMT and TPP leaders accuse Lai and his DPP of trying to eliminate opposition parties.

Politics

68 h. ago Beijing's Pinggu hosts food livestreaming event, culinary festival

Beijing's Pinggu hosts food livestreaming event, culinary festival  China.org

Society

69 h. ago Battle of billionaires: China’s food delivery market faces shake up as JD takes on Meituan

The fight escalated this week as both companies accused each other of blocking delivery riders from accepting orders from rival platforms.

Society

2 d. ago Chinese memory chipmaker YMTC valued at US$22 billion after beverage company investment

The deal was signed in December 2023 but was only announced on Friday as it ‘involved commercial secrets’, Yangyuan said.

Economics

2 d. ago Why Japan’s unified defence zone proposal with US makes South Korea uneasy

Despite US enthusiasm, South Korea fears being drawn into conflicts beyond the Korean peninsula, such as the Taiwan Strait.

Politics

3 d. ago Ackman Says Time Is Friend of US, Enemy of China in Trade War

Ackman Says Time Is Friend of US, Enemy of China in Trade War  Bloomberg.com

Events