Japan reports record spike in potentially deadly bacterial infection
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Singapore’s 'shophouses' are catching the eye of the rich, with some forking out tens of millions
SINGAPORE — The ornate, colorful "shophouses" that line the streets in some old neighborhoods of Singapore are not what immediately comes to mind when people think of the city-state.
1 of 2 Japanese climbers missing in Pakistan found dead
One of two Japanese climbers was found dead and his body recovered from a mountain in northern Pakistan on Saturday, with a search ongoing for the second man, an official said.
A nutritionist shares 2 unusual tips to get the most benefit from immunity-boosting foods
Experts say you should aim to bolster your immune system no matter the season, and diet is a major way you can do just that.
Doping Regulator Knew of Previous Positive Tests by Chinese Swimmers
After the revelation in April that 23 elite Chinese swimmers had tested positive for a banned substance months before the last Summer Olympic Games, China and the global antidoping authority vigorously defended their decisions to allow them to compete in the Games in 2021. The swimmers, they insisted, had not been doping.
China's new maritime rule to take effect; Filipinos at risk, experts say
MANILA -- A tough Chinese maritime provision takes effect on Saturday, directing the China Coast Guard to detain foreign nationals who cross marine demarcations set by Beijing, drawing concerns from Philippine officials and experts that territorial disputes in the South China Sea could flare up anew.
Hong Kong wants more smiles for tourists but prices and Shenzhen are bigger issues, experts warn
Hong Kong is asking service workers to be more courteous and smile in a bid to win back tourists. But high prices and competition from an ascending Shenzhen are bigger issues, experts say.
Chinese involvement in Indonesia mining project sparks protests, concerns of environmental disaster
An Indonesian community is protesting against the involvement of the Chinese government in a zinc and lead mine in North Sumatra, citing the region’s earthquake-prone nature and the high risk that could result in environmental disaster.