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China declares all cryptocurrency transactions illegal

China's central bank on Friday said all financial transactions involving cryptocurrencies are illegal, sounding the...

Leaders of Australia, India, Japan, US highlight need for 'stable' Pacific

President Joe Biden and the leaders of Australia, India and Japan highlighted their Quad group's...

Indonesian tofu seller who dropped out of school makes it his life mission to spread love for reading

It was 6am and the sun had just risen in Pasirhuni village, West Java, but...

Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou freed in Canada after deal with US prosecutors

Chinese telecoms executive Meng Wanzhou was freed Friday (Sep 24) after three years of house...

South Korea foreign minister says to meet Japan counterpart on Thursday

South Korean Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong said he would meet his Japanese counterpart on Thursday...

Japan doubles COVID-19 vaccine donation pledge to 60 million doses

Japan will double its COVID-19 vaccine donations intended for needy countries to about 60 million...

Taiwan says it plans to contribute to global fund on fighting pandemics

Taiwan plans to contribute to a new fund run by the World Bank fund to...

South Korea urges more testing over fear of holiday COVID-19 surge

South Korean authorities warned people returning from a holiday to get tested even for the...

China's Harbin in semi-shutdown after first COVID-19 cases since February

China's north-eastern city of Harbin, population 10 million, went into semi-shutdown after reporting new locally...

Manila mayor declares Philippine presidential bid

Manila mayor Francisco Domagoso said on Wednesday (Sep 22) he will run for the Philippine...

South Korean leader repeats call for declaration to end Korean War

South Korea President Moon Jae-in on Tuesday addressed the UN General Assembly and repeated a...

China sends COVID-19 aid to Myanmar rebels

Delivering vaccines to Myanmar's junta, but also to rebel groups that are the generals' sworn...

Myanmar shutdown marks grim year for web freedom

Internet users in a record number of countries have faced arrest and physical attacks for...

Hong Kong's new, patriots-only governance to prioritise housing issues: Carrie Lam

Solving Hong Kong's shortage of housing and increasing land supply will be key priorities for...

Vietnam to buy 10 million Cuban-made COVID-19 vaccine doses

Cuba agreed on Monday (Sep 20) to provide Vietnam with 10 million doses of its...

Iron curtain falls on Hong Kong cinema as censors demand cuts

Once renowned for world-class cinema, Hong Kong's film industry was already struggling before the latest...