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How much is that baby in the window? Singapore couples tempted by Indonesian trafficking syndicates

SINGAPORE, June 22 -- Sarah and Adam were waiting nervously at a fast-food restaurant in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, to meet a baby they hoped to adopt. When a woman suddenly walked in with a newborn, she... Read More


You've got a fan: Disney just handed G-Dragon the keys to Andy's toy box

SEOUL, June 22 -- G-Dragon is bringing his signature streetwear aesthetic to infinity and beyond. The K-pop icon has teamed up with The Walt Disney Company Korea for "The First Fan," a new collection... Read More


Hannah Yeoh says KL voters have 'tasted' BN and Perikatan rule, capital can't go back

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 -- Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh has said Kuala Lumpur voters have already "tasted" rule under Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional, as she defended Pakatan Harapan... Read More


After 'siu dai', Singapore plans to make 'low salt' the new normal

SINGAPORE, June 22 -- Having made significant inroads in curbing sugar and saturated fat, Singapore is now turning its sights toward a new dietary enemy: sodium. The Singapore Health Promotion Board ... Read More


This viral South Korean app lets you order food that never arrives - and that's the whole point

SEOUL, June 22 -- If you've ever spent 20 minutes scrolling through a food delivery app only to close it without ordering, South Korea's latest viral app may have been made for you. Called FoodNeverC... Read More


A year after her death, Barbie Hsu's name is now written in the stars after extraordinary asteroid honour

TAIPEI, June 22 -- More than a year after her death, Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu has received one of the rarest tributes imaginable - an asteroid has officially been named in honour of the beloved Me... Read More


China's EV boom is leaving a growing hole in road repair funding

BEIJING, June 22 -- China's transition to electric vehicles has become one of the country's most celebrated industrial achievements. But beneath the surge in sales lies a quieter problem: the rapid s... Read More


Hong Kong TV host Lillian Sze dies weeks after revealing ovarian cancer battle

HONG KONG, June 22 -- Hong Kong TV presenter Lillian Sze, who became a familiar face to K-pop and Asian entertainment fans by hosting star-studded events in four languages, has died after a brief batt... Read More


Only Japan could turn a World Cup street party into a masterclass in order (VIDEO)

TOKYO, June 22 -- As the final whistle sounded on the Samurai Blue's commanding 4-0 victory over Tunisia in Monterrey yesterday, thousands of jubilant supporters poured into Tokyo's famous Shibuya Cro... Read More


Govt may raise maximum compound for over 700 traffic offences to RM500

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 -- The government is expected to seek an increase in the maximum compound rate for more than 700 road traffic offences to RM500 via proposed amendments to the Road Transport Act ... Read More