‘Sisters and brothers’: Ameen Sayani, India’s subversive ‘king of radio’
Sayani, who outwitted a ban to nurture a love affair between Bollywood songs and millions of listeners, passed away this week.
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Leaked Files Show the Secret World of China’s Hackers for Hire
A cache of documents from a Chinese security firm working for Chinese government agencies showed an extensive effort to hack many foreign governments and telecommunications firms, particularly in Asia, as well as targets of the country’s domestic surveillance apparatus.
Ship Crashes Into Bridge in China, Killing at Least 2
Part of a bridge in the southern Chinese manufacturing hub of Guangzhou collapsed after a container ship crashed into it, killing at least two people as vehicles plummeted, the local authorities said on Thursday.
In Taiwan, Visiting Lawmakers Say U.S. Support Is Firm
Visiting U.S. lawmakers sought to assure Taiwan on Thursday that the United States would stand by it in the face of pressure from China, though a bill that includes support for the island has stalled in Congress, and divisions over aid for Ukraine have fanned wider questions about Washington’s commitment to its partners.
US Congress members praise Taiwan’s democracy in a visit that’s certain to draw China’s scrutiny
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A group of United States Congress members met with Taiwan’s president Thursday in a show of support that’s certain to draw scrutiny from China, which opposes such visits and sees them as a challenge to its claim of sovereignty over the island.
Japan’s Nikkei stock index breaks its 1989 record and surges to an all-time high
BANGKOK (AP) — Japan’s Nikkei 225 share benchmark surged Thursday to an all-time high, bypassing its previous record set in December 1989 on heavy buying by global investors.
‘Smart’ move: Singapore’s grant for Taylor Swift concerts earns praise and brickbats from fans
Observers who spoke to This Week in Asia said such grants were likely to be given out based on investment returns, although these came with inherent “risks” such as no-shows by stars. They added that other factors, such as infrastructure, stability of the country and connectivity, also weighed in the minds of concert organisers.