Chinese, Hong Kong students face U.S. visa revocations
The Trump administration has escalated its hardline approach toward China with a sweeping crackdown on student visas for Chinese and Hong Kong nationals. In late [more…]
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Are foreign drivers too easily licensed? Japan may tighten rules
Following two troubling traffic incidents involving Chinese and Peruvian nationals, Japanese authorities are rethinking the process that allows overseas driver’s licenses to be converted into [more…]
Latin America recalibrates as U.S. trade uncertainty grows
As U.S. trade policy continues to send shockwaves through global markets, Mexico and Brazil—Latin America’s economic heavyweights—are taking matters into their own hands. Presidents Claudia [more…]
Peel the Rich: The $6.2 million banana and the art world’s greatest punchline
In a world where duct tape and a supermarket banana can command a cool $6.2 million, Maurizio Cattelan’s Comedian has proven one thing: contemporary art [more…]
Thousands ride all night for soup, stopped by traffic cops
In the cool hours before dawn, students pedaled in a blur of excitement, chasing nothing but the thrill of youth and the promise of hot [more…]
President Prabowo’s first trip to China signals a push for economic growth
Fresh from the presidential seat, Prabowo Subianto’s first diplomatic steps took him directly to Beijing—a choice that speaks volumes. Meeting with top-tier Chinese officials like [more…]
Hong Kong bets on baby bonus to boost birth rate
In Hong Kong’s ongoing quest to give its dwindling birth rate a much-needed lift, the government’s Newborn Baby Bonus scheme has dropped a bit of [more…]
Japan’s foreign aid falls short, billions wasted on delayed, underused projects
In a disappointing turn for Japan’s foreign aid efforts, millions of yen in taxpayer money have been poured into projects that have fallen dramatically short [more…]
Hong Kong airport expands gold capacity to 1,000 tonnes to rival Singapore
In a strategic move to bolster its status as a global logistics hub, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has announced an expansion of its gold [more…]
AUKUS eyes new allies for high-tech defense expansion beyond submarines
In a surprising turn of events, the AUKUS triad of Australia, Britain, and the United States is reportedly expanding its horizons, contemplating new partnerships with [more…]