United Nations, Feb 27, 2021 — Myanmar’s U.N. ambassador strongly opposed the military coup in his country and appealed for the “strongest possible action...

Forbidden fruit: Taiwan urges people to eat more pineapples after China ban

February 26, 2021

Taipei, Feb 26, 2021 - Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen called on people to eat more pineapples to help farmers on Friday, saying Taiwan had...

Myanmar junta chief urges economic action as Western pressure grows

February 23, 2021

Yangon, Feb 23, 2021 - The leader of Myanmar’s junta has called for energetic efforts to revive an ailing economy, state media reported on...

Woman shot during protest against Myanmar coup dies

February 19, 2021

Yangon, Feb 19, 2021 — A young woman who was shot in the head by police last week during a protest against the military...

Taiwan says BioNTech vaccine deal on hold, cites potential Chinese pressure

February 17, 2021

Taipei, Feb 17, 2021 - A deal for Taiwan to buy 5 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Germany’s BioNTech SE is...

North Korean hackers tried to steal Pfizer vaccine know-how, lawmaker says

February 16, 2021

Seoul, Feb 16, 2021 — South Korea’s intelligence agency has said North Korea attempted to steal information on coronavirus vaccines and treatments by hacking...

Myanmar army hunts protest backers over social media comments

February 13, 2021

Yangon, Feb 13, 2021 - Myanmar’s army on Saturday ordered the arrest of seven well-known backers of protests against this month’s coup, including Min...

South Korean boy investor with 43% gains is new retail trading icon

February 9, 2021

Seoul, Feb 9, 2021 - Watching the business news first thing is a new routine for 12-year-old South Korean Kwon Joon, as he dreams...

Malaysia’s gravity-defying lion dancers brought down to earth by pandemic

February 9, 2021

Muar, Feb 8, 2021- During normal Lunar New Year celebrations, one of Malaysia’s leading lion dance troupes puts on gravity-defying performances by leaping in...