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Six killed in China kindergarten attack, suspect detained
The incident has sparked renewed concern over school safety.
The super rich are snapping up Tokyo’s new ultra-luxury homes
Developers tend to shroud price details in secrecy with new high-end apartments in Japan.
Editor's Picks
Who put handles on porcelain cups? How to make money from shoes? Find out at London’s Design Museum
The trinity of design involves the designer, maker and user.
July 10 2023
OPINION
Asian Insider
PM Anwar gets flak in Malaysia’s Muslim belt over poor economy, subsidy cuts
Many are blaming PM Anwar for subsidy cuts on electricity and the Haj as well as the high cost of living.
‘Why do people hate us?’: Sex workers in Seoul’s last red-light district fret over future
Observers warn that demolishing red-light districts will only push the women into other areas or other forms of prostitution.
Malaysia state polls: Young voters could send Anwar a wake-up call
The 6.9 million mostly young new voters largely swung towards rival Perikatan Nasional at the November 2022 GE.
Philippine military raises ‘alarming concern’ as China beefs up presence in disputed sea
At least 47 Chinese militia vessels were seen swarming Iroquois Reef and 7 Chinese maritime assets near Sabina Shoal.
Climate Change
Saudi Arabia should ‘review’ emissions targets: French minister
It should consider adopting targets to be met as soon as 2030, and not postpone the subject to 2050.
Japan sea sludge tells story of human impact on earth
Layers of sediment and sludge beneath the seawater in Japan’s Beppu Bay offer clues about the past.
India seeks to secure its green growth strategy by identifying a list of critical minerals
These include lithium and graphite used in electric vehicle batteries, the demand for which is projected to skyrocket.
PODCASTS
Great Eastern’s great potential
Why has OCBC’s recently tightened grip on Great Eastern put the insurer’s deeply undervalued stock under the spotlight? Senior correspondent Ben Paul explains.
