Apple Announces ‘Human Rights Policy’ Following Criticism The tech giant’s policy prohibits harassment and abuse and specifies a 60-hour maximum workweek, as well as at least one day off per week. The News Lens · Sep 11, 2020
What Is China’s Polar Strategy? The central question surrounding the Xuelong 2 seems to be whether it is an innocuous display of China’s soft power or signals geopolitical storms to come. The News Lens · Sep 10, 2020
Rising Protests and a Sinking Economy Spell Trouble in Thailand A wave of dissatisfaction with the ruling elite and a Covid-induced recession have shaken the country’s foundations. The News Lens · Sep 10, 2020
Taiwan’s Rigged Economy Dampens Innovation Taiwan’s workers have taken the lowest share of GDP among comparable countries for the past two decades. The News Lens · Sep 9, 2020
US Set To Block Imports From China Over Forced Labor Washington has cited forced labor in western Xinjiang autonomous region as grounds to ban Chinese cotton and tomatoes. The measures would hit a wide array of industries and could have far-reaching consequences for U.S. retailers. The News Lens · Sep 9, 2020
Are Singaporeans Getting Ripped off by Their Social Welfare Programs? Even though the money in Singapore's retirement and health insurance schemes continues to grow, Singaporeans can only withdraw a pathetically small amount. The News Lens · Sep 8, 2020
Taiwan's Opposition Party Says No to American Pork Food safety concerns have triggered domestic political debate in Taiwan over allowing the import of U.S. pork containing ractopamine, a leanness-enhancing additive. The News Lens · Sep 8, 2020
Philippine President Pardons US Marine Convicted in Killing of Transgender Woman The move sparked criticism from rights groups and lawyers for the woman’s family. The News Lens · Sep 8, 2020
This Taiwanese Family Is Fighting for Their Lost Ancestral Tomb Across Taiwan, burial grounds are being demolished to make way for developers. One family is putting up a fight. The News Lens · Sep 7, 2020
Typhoon Haishen: Millions Told To Evacuate as Storm Hits Japan Japan's southern regions are bracing for the second typhoon in a week. Seven prefectures have ordered mass evacuations, but the movement of people is being hampered by coronavirus social distancing measures. The News Lens · Sep 7, 2020
Abao Shatters Boundaries in Taiwan's Mainstream Music Scene Abao, a Paiwanese singer, reinterprets traditional folk songs with contemporary arrangements, creating something different from the usual Mandopop. The News Lens · Sep 4, 2020
Inner Mongolians Boycott Classes to Protest Chinese Language Policy Inner Mongolians contend the Chinese language policy will endanger Mongolian language and culture. The News Lens · Sep 4, 2020
Who's the Real Free Rider? Singapore’s Government Reserve Racket “You have to be able to spend what you are able to earn,” said Singapore's Prime Minister. Truly? The News Lens · Sep 3, 2020
A Biden Presidency and the US–South Korea Alliance Can Joe Biden, if elected, heal the rift between the two countries, or will he make it worse? The News Lens · Sep 3, 2020
The News Lens · Sep 2, 2020 Violent Waves Can't Stop Keelung's Midsummer Ghost Festival Once a year, spirits from the underworld are released into the world for a monthlong "summer vacation."
The News Lens · Sep 2, 2020 US Adjusts Taiwan Policy, Declassifies Cables The U.S. and Taiwan are starting a new bilateral economic dialogue after Taiwan announced last week its plans to remove restrictions on American pork and beef imports. Some experts see the dialogue as a move toward a free trade agreement between the U.S. and Taiwan.
The News Lens · Sep 2, 2020 Taiwan Unveils New Passport Design Taiwan has revealed a new passport design, reducing the size of the words "Republic of China."
The News Lens · Sep 1, 2020 Who Controls Singapore's 'Safe Spaces'? Safe spaces can’t be provided or dictated by the powerful.
The News Lens · Sep 1, 2020 ‘Tenet’ Gives You Seven Heist Films for the Price of One After the multi-paced reverse-heist of Inception, Nolan has upped the ante by folding time back on itself to create seven heists — count them with me: opera house, penthouse, warehouse, convoy, convoy again, warehouse again, pit.
The News Lens · Sep 1, 2020 BTS ‘Dynamite’ Breaks Record to Top US Singles Chart BTS has become the first Korean pop act to hit the top spot on Billboard's singles charts in the US, a day after the group lifted four awards at the VMAs.
The News Lens · Aug 31, 2020 Independence Day Takes On New Meaning For Indonesian Fishermen “Some can’t join us today. They have to work,” Muzahir said. “We just have to find a way to enjoy it.”
The News Lens · Aug 31, 2020 Serial Corruption Plagues Philippines National Health Insurance Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), a state healthcare insurer affiliated with the Department of Health, is embroiled in a Senate probe involving thousands of fraudulent claims and mismanagement of funds.
The News Lens · Aug 31, 2020 China’s 'Coercive Diplomacy' Backfires as Czech Delegation Visits Taiwan In defiance of China, a delegation led by Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil, arrived in Taiwan on a six-day visit – the highest-level exchange between the two countries to cement economic and cultural ties.
The News Lens · Aug 28, 2020 The Pay in Taiwan is Too Damn Low Taiwan’s minimum wage is not just lower than the international standard. Its rate of growth has lagged.
The News Lens · Aug 28, 2020 How Trump and Biden Differ on Taiwan No matter who wins in November, the U.S.-Taiwan relationship will remain a relationship of convenience.