How can Hong Kong travellers, airlines avoid food poisoning after Cathay cases?
Health authorities earlier launched investigation into two cases involving 36 passengers on two flights going from Kathmandu ...
Iodine deficiency is rising as diets change. What are the symptoms and who’s at risk?
Iodised salt all but eradicated iodine deficiency years ago, but cases are now rising. Pregnant women and children are ...
Funny China ‘monkey men’ who make women laugh become popular dating type
As marriage rate continues to slump, matchmakers report surge in dating as women seek humorous men who help out with chores.
Malala goes home while Taliban avoids Muslim girls’ education conference
The Nobel laureate said she was ‘overwhelmed’ to be back in her native Pakistan for a global summit on girls’ education in ...
Chinese embassies in Thailand and Myanmar warn of ‘high-pay’ scams after actor kidnapping
Alert follows case of Wang Xing, who was rescued from a compound after being lured to a border town by human traffickers.
Can Taiwan evade political turmoil as lawmakers clash over mass recalls?
As the DPP and KMT tussle over government’s mandate, each side threatens to oust lawmakers, fuelling worries over political ...
Opinion
Despite increased levels of international engagement, governments are unwilling to make concessions on sovereignty even in the global interest
Despite increased levels of international engagement, governments are unwilling to make concessions on sovereignty even in the global interest.