Asia
TikTok to invest billions of dollars in Southeast Asia amid growing scrutiny over data security
Technology
June 16, 2023
TikTok to invest billions of dollars in Southeast Asia amid growing scrutiny over data security
Short video app TikTok, owned by China’s ByteDance, said on Thursday it would invest billions of dollars in Southeast Asia…
China eyes Blinken’s imminent visit with deep distrust and low expectations
World
June 16, 2023
China eyes Blinken’s imminent visit with deep distrust and low expectations
Hong Kong CNN — As US Secretary of State Antony Blinken prepares for his long-delayed trip to China this weekend…
A Hong Kong protest song has started disappearing from Spotify, Apple Music and other streaming platforms
World
June 15, 2023
A Hong Kong protest song has started disappearing from Spotify, Apple Music and other streaming platforms
CNN — A popular song from Hong Kong’s democracy movement has begun to disappear from several major music streaming sites…
Two dead after Japanese cadet opens fire on colleagues at shooting range, military says
World
June 14, 2023
Two dead after Japanese cadet opens fire on colleagues at shooting range, military says
Tokyo CNN — Two people were killed Wednesday after a cadet allegedly opened fire on members of his own unit…
Myanmar junta suspends aid access to a million people in state devastated by Cyclone Mocha
World
June 13, 2023
Myanmar junta suspends aid access to a million people in state devastated by Cyclone Mocha
Myanmar’s ruling junta has suspended humanitarian access to western Rakhine state, where more than a million vulnerable people are in…
China records fewest marriages in more than three decades as population crisis looms
World
June 12, 2023
China records fewest marriages in more than three decades as population crisis looms
Hong Kong CNN — China last year recorded its lowest number of marriages since public records became available, furthering a…
Thousands evacuated in Philippines as Mount Mayon volcano spews lava and sulfuric gas
World
June 12, 2023
Thousands evacuated in Philippines as Mount Mayon volcano spews lava and sulfuric gas
CNN — The Philippines’ most active volcano began spewing lava and sulfuric gas Sunday, prompting the evacuation of nearly 13,000…
ASEAN to hold first joint military exercise in the South China Sea
World
June 9, 2023
ASEAN to hold first joint military exercise in the South China Sea
The Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN will hold its first-ever joint military exercise in the South China Sea, its chair Indonesia…
Overseas Hong Kongers carry Tiananmen’s torch as vigils to remember massacre victims are snuffed out back home
World
June 4, 2023
Overseas Hong Kongers carry Tiananmen’s torch as vigils to remember massacre victims are snuffed out back home
Hong Kong CNN — Hong Kongers living overseas are helping to keep the flame of remembrance alive for the victims…
China accuses US of ‘provocation’ after near collision of warships
World
June 4, 2023
China accuses US of ‘provocation’ after near collision of warships
Singapore CNN — China’s defense minister on Sunday accused the United States and its allies of trying to destabilize the…