Rosie Perper
rosie.perper@vice.comRosie Perper is the Southeast Asia/APAC News Editor at VICE World News. Previously, she worked as the Global News Reporter for Business Insider based in Australia and as News Editor for The Jerusalem Post based in Tel Aviv. Follow her on Twitter.
Meet the Tempura Prawn That's Become Japan’s Newest Social Media Star
The little fried snack has posted photos lounging in the pool and playing guitar.
China Stopped a Boat Full of Hong Kong Residents 'Fleeing' the City
Local media reported that those aboard were headed for Taiwan to claim political asylum.
A Philippine Official Had Sex With His Staff Member While on a Zoom Call About COVID, Then Returned to Work As Normal
The official apparently thought his camera was turned off.
China’s Top Diplomat Says COVID May Not Have Originated in China
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi also warned against giving Nobel prizes to Hong Kong protesters and “politicizing” the international award.
Japan PM Shinzo Abe Resigns Due to Chronic Illness
The 65-year-old visited the hospital twice this month. On Friday, he admitted that he was stepping down to focus on his health.
Remember That Viral Wuhan Pool Party? Here’s Why Residents Say It Wasn’t a Big Deal
“It’s easy to look at the pictures of the pool party and pass it off as Chinese people being socially irresponsible... But do not forget how it must have felt like for all of us actually living in Wuhan."
Thousands of Doctors in South Korea Strike As COVID Cases Spike
Authorities warned that doctors on strike may lose their medical licenses and face hefty fines.
Hong Kong Police Arrest Pro-Democracy Lawmakers for Participating in Protest Last Year
Rights groups say the arrests are part of a larger crackdown against pro-democracy activists.
Observers Question Duterte’s Ability to Lead After He Revealed He Has a Chronic Illness That May Lead to Cancer
The Philippine president made the revelation after much speculation over his health.
COVID Appears to Be Pushing Couples in Indonesia to Divorce
Several districts in Indonesia reported higher-than-usual filings for divorce since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Philippine Military Pins Deadly Twin Explosions on Female Suicide Bombers
Army chief Cirilio Sobejana said one of the bombers was an Indonesian national. Indonesia denies this.
After Facebook Blocked a Group Critical of the Thai Monarchy, Its Activist Creator Said He Was 'Not Surprised'
"You have a certain responsibility as the largest social media platform in the world to protect your space for freedom of expression.”