Stuart White
In Singapore, Netflix Shows With LGBTQ Themes Are Rated Strictly for Adults
Netflix champions LGBTQ representation, but in heavily censored Singapore, even shows like ‘Queer Eye’ are deemed only suitable for people aged 21 and up.
'Between a Rock and a Hard Place': Experts Say the Widening US-China Divide Isn't Business as Usual
Recent days' head-spinning back-and-forth of sanctions, sideswipes, and old fashioned spite could mark a new era in the two great powers' relationship.
The Philippines Said COVID-19 Patients Will Get 'Vacations' in Quarantine. Here's Why Everyone's Worried.
Those 'vacations' aren't exactly voluntary, with neighbors and family members encouraged to inform on positive cases. And then there's the whole extrajudicial killings thing.
South Korea is Determined Not To Let a Mayor's Death Lay Calls for Justice to Rest
Once again, a politician's suicide has left behind allegations of crimes that will never be investigated. Koreans are trying to change that.
US Walks Back Rule that Would See International Students Deported or Barred
Hundreds of universities had voiced their opposition to the rule, with Harvard and MIT, among others, filing lawsuits against the Trump administration’s directive.
Indonesian Family Forces 12-Year-Old Girl to Marry 45-Year-Old Man to ‘Repay a Favor’
Despite the government banning them, child marriages are still common in Indonesia, much to the detriment of the girls pressed into them.
Singapore Taxi Company Sees Two Babies Born in its Cabs In a Single Week
The labors were apparently short and sweet, given how little time it takes to traverse the island nation.
Thailand Is Taking Steps to Recognize Same-Sex Couples. But What About the Rest of Southeast Asia?
Could this be the start of a domino effect? Don't hold your breath, experts say.
A Bus Driver in China Killed Himself and 20 Others After His Home Was Demolished
The man is believed to have deliberately driven his bus into a lake following the demolition of his public housing block.
Beijing Is Pissed After Hong Kong's Primary Vote Shows Support for Pro-Democracy Protest Figures
China slams the primary vote as a "blatant challenge" under its security law, as early returns back influential opposition candidates.
Singaporean Couple To Spend Nearly Three Decades in Prison Over 'Abhorrent' Abuse Leading to Son's Death
The nature of 5-year-old boy's injuries was shocking, but the couple nonetheless narrowly avoided a murder charge.
Is a COVID Second Wave Dragging Asia Under?
After early successes in the region, reopening efforts are leading to new spikes from India to Australia.