Vietnam’s Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) has asked various companies to stop advertising on YouTube, accusing proliferating “anti-state propaganda”
Arvin Donguines
Father of one and a passionate writer who has been in the business for almost a decade. Arvin is an experienced news reporter who has covered a plethora of topics ranging from mundane to extraordinary breaking news. He previously wrote for Business Times China. Every word he types reflect his passion to create stories that are engaging and thought-provoking. He hopes to put some positive energy into this crazy world we live in.
U2 Brings The Joshua Tree Tour To Asia
U2 will be in Asia this coming November and December to perform, for the first time in Singapore, at the National Stadium as part of the band’s The Joshua Tree World Tour.
Thailand: The Miraculous Cave Rescue and The Movies Inspired By It
What was supposed to be an hour-long cave exploration adventure has suddenly become a two week-long fight for survival for the 12 young kids and their coach.
Thailand Elects First Transgender Member of Parliament
Amidst the noise and chaos of the recently-held general election in Thailand, which would be the first in eight years of the country’s political history, there emerged an unlikely politician who would become the first-ever transgender member of the parliament.
AI Farming: India’s Smart Solution To Growing Better Crops
Smart farming has recently been making huge changes in India’s agricultural sector. With just the touch of a button, small-time farmers now have a viable way to elevate their industry and enjoy increase of income thanks to higher crop yield.
The Fight Against “Fake News” In Asia
As it has been with the rest of the world, regional Governments in Asia are hard at work in bringing down and preventing the spread of fake news in their respective constituencies.
China’s Strong Drive To An Electric Future
China has been single-handedly dominating both the production and consumption of electric cars in the world today.
Malaysia Going Cashless: Hitting Two Birds With One Initiative
Malaysia’s plan to becoming a cashless society is more than just offering the benefits of e-payment as this policy could also mean shutting down corruption in the country.
Leopards In India: Living with the Locals
India have already gone way beyond that idea. In fact, these Indian cities have a unique relationship with these ferocious felines, the kind that we usually share with pet cats.
Himalayan Viagra: The Natural Wonder Drug From Asia
The “yarchagumba,” also known as “Cordyceps” is the prized caterpillar fungus from Asia deemed more valuable than gold
Saving The World One Banana Leaf At A Time
A supermarket in Thailand garnered attention from the netizens around the world for the implementation of its store policy which replaces plastic packaging
The Asian Misconception: Philippines
Home to a hundred million amazing people, the Philippines is often get viewed the wrong way. It’s about time we dispel some of these misconceptions.
Indonesia’s Resurging Movie Industry
Indonesia’s film industry is steaming ahead to become the most prominent cinema capital in Southeast Asia and the regions beyond.
Fossils of New Human Species Discovered in the Philippines
The human family tree has just grown much larger with the addition of a newfound member. This recent discovery put yet another piece to the puzzle as we try to understand human evolution in Asia.
Hong Kong Plans To Build The World’s 4th Largest Artificial Island
The solution to Hong Kong’s continuously-worsening housing problem is finally here and it comes with an eye-watering USD$79 billion dollars-worth piece of artificial land off the coast of Lantau.
KAWS Sculpture Reminds Everyone In Hong Kong To Relax
In an attempt to offer citizens a breather from the hustle and bustle of the city life, New York-based celebrity artist Brian Donnelly, KAWS, collaborated with Hong Kong to bring the famous blow-up sculpture to the city
Japanese Spacecraft Bombed An Asteroid With Copper Cannonball
Japan’s space agency just dropped an explosive update confirming that its space probe, the Hayabusa2, has successfully fired an explosive device capable of blasting a crater on the asteroid Ryugu.
Quick Specs On The J-20: China’s Most Powerful Stealth Jet
Quick Specs On The J-20 – China’s Most Powerful Stealth Jet & How It Compares To US’s F-22
The Japanese Koi: The Bejewelled Fish From Asia
For a fish that can get more expensive than a Lamborghini, is the Japanese koi really worth the hype?
Of Sushi and Samba: Japan’s Interesting Relationship with Brazil
A quick look at the history of this rather, tumultuous relationship between an Asian country and a South American nation. Let’s also examine how one country was able to influence the other through time.