Singapore’s defence cannot depend on who the next US president is: Ng Eng Hen

China signs finance cooperation agreement with debt distressed Maldives

Hearts, tails and blubber on the menu at Japan fin whale tasting

China wants academic exchange but historians say increased censorship makes research hard

Hong Kong journalist group says dozens of journalists harassed

German navy makes rare transit of sensitive Taiwan Strait

China to raise retirement age for first time since 1978, triggering anger among workers

South Korean military removes thousands of Chinese-made cameras at bases

China’s top health body urges marriage, childbirth at ‘appropriate ages’

South Korea poll shows Yoon’s approval rating at lowest since inauguration