Is Jay Chou also a Yakuza boss?
Taiwanese pop singer Jay Chou caused a stir at a cafe in Japan recently when his appearance caused other customers to leave the shop, according to Oriental Daily. The customers…
China using LinkedIn to recruit spies in the west
After the claims of Russian interference in US elections, the Chinese are attemptings to recruit spies in the Western world. China is allegedly using LinkedIn to recruit spies in the…
Her background in acting helped Meghan Markle be prepared for her duchess role
Acting has certainly helped Meghan Markle in her role of duchess when she married Prince Harry even though she has left her acting career behind. As an actor, there are…
Goo Hye Sun donates $16,500 to pets in need
South Korean actress Goo Hye Sun has donated 20 million won ($16,485) to pets in need. Goo Hye Sun posted photos of her pet on Aug 27 with the message,…
Taiwanese singer Elva Hsiao is dating a model 16 years her junior
Taiwanese pop star Elva Hsiao has not made a public appearance for more than 18 months. During this time, she has been romantically linked to a man who is 16…
No haze in Malaysia, Singapore yet as Indonesia battles peat fires in seven provinces facing drought
Leading palm oil players in Indonesia will see a hit in palm production capacity in the short to medium term. The world’s top grower of the edible oil is facing…
India’s central bank unveils $24 bn windfall for government
India's central bank has announced a $24-billion windfall for the cash-strapped government, giving a much-needed boost to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he seeks to kickstart growth in Asia's third-biggest…
Indonesia to relax import rules for completely built unit in electric vehicles segment
To accelerate the entry of electric vehicles in Indonesia, the government of President Jokowi Widodo plans to allow manufacturers to bring completely built units or CBU parts. With this plan, the government hopes the…
India lockdown a major blow for Kashmir tourism
by Jalees ANDRABI On Srinagar's Dal Lake, intricately decorated houseboats usually packed with tourists lie empty as Kashmir's tourism sector reels from a three-weeks-long lockdown imposed as India revoked the…
Indonesia picks eastern Borneo island for new capital
Indonesia has chosen the eastern edge of jungle-clad Borneo island for its new capital, President Joko Widodo said Monday, as the country looks to shift its political heart away from…