Authorities in Hong Kong Struggle to Win Trust Amid Coronavirus Outbreak The Hong Kong government's refusal to close the border has set off a public panic. Is it overreaction – or justified? The News Lens · Feb 4, 2020
Ghost Island Media Spearheads Taiwan’s Rising Podcast Industry Taipei-based Ghost Island Media is at the frontline of Taiwan's podcast industry, producing quality shows both in Mandarin and English. The News Lens · Feb 4, 2020
Singapore Prepares for Doctor Visits Over Video Call Singapore looks to add to its regional lead in medical technology by regulating telemedicine. The News Lens · Feb 3, 2020
UN Aviation Agency Slammed for Excluding Taiwan From Virus Policies Critics pointed out that Taiwan is being excluded by a UN civil aviation agency from important air safety information. The organization responded by mass blocking them. The News Lens · Jan 31, 2020
WHO to Hold Coronavirus Emergency Meeting The UN health agency has called a new round of crisis talks to decide whether the coronavirus outbreak constitutes an international emergency. The body said it "regrets" previously calling the virus risk "moderate." The News Lens · Jan 30, 2020
Countries Evacuate Citizens From China as Coronavirus Infections Rise Thousands of foreigners are among those quarantined in Wuhan as countries scramble to evacuate their citizens from China. The number of confirmed cases in the deadly viral outbreak has risen to nearly 6,000. The News Lens · Jan 29, 2020
Coronavirus: One Step Backward for the Global Economy Beyond the human toll, fears will stop people from heading to shops, eating out, travelling, and cause other consumer costs. The News Lens · Jan 29, 2020
OPINION: Coronavirus Paranoia Is Outpacing Its Actual Danger The fear of viruses often has less to do with reality than with irrational expectations. The latest coronavirus epidemic will taper off, just like those before it. The News Lens · Jan 28, 2020
Blue Acceleration: Our Dash for Ocean Resources The "Blue Acceleration" is consuming ocean resources faster than ever, destroying million of marine species that could help develop the antibiotics and medicines of tomorrow. The News Lens · Jan 27, 2020
China's Growing Power: A Potential Response From the Anglosphere One of the world's most dominant intelligence networks might be looking to expand in response to China's global rise to power. The News Lens · Jan 24, 2020
'The Misused 2.0' Reinvents Taiwanese and Dutch Hardware Design Taiwan was often referred to as the “world’s hardware store," and two Taiwanese industrial designers are retaining this part of history with an annual exhibition that provokes viewers to reimagine daily objects. The News Lens · Jan 23, 2020
Snakes Could Be the Source of the New Coronavirus Outbreak in China Researchers have found that the protein codes in the new coronavirus to be most similar to those in snakes, and reports indicate that snakes were sold in the local seafood market in Wuhan. The News Lens · Jan 23, 2020
'Parasite' Makes Another Leap for South Korea's Cultural Economy The viral success of "Parasite" marks another one of South Korea's successful cultural exports. Many critics credit the film's popularity to its universal story of urban poverty, but it goes far beyond the plot twists. The News Lens · Jan 23, 2020
Anxiety Heightens As Virus Spreads to Taiwan and the US The mysterious new strain of the coronavirus has penetrated Taiwan and the United States. International health organisations urge caution. The News Lens · Jan 22, 2020
The News Lens · Jan 22, 2020 Award-Winning Environmental Editor Arrested in Indonesia Mongabay editor Philip Jacobson was detained in Indonesia on December 17, 2019 over an alleged issue with his business visa.
The News Lens · Jan 21, 2020 Thousands of Filipino Families to Be Displaced by Chinese-Backed Construction Craze The Philippines are preparing to jump into a manic building spree, backed by Chinese investments. The relocation of the native inhabitants seems like an afterthought.
The News Lens · Jan 21, 2020 China to Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags and Straws One of the world's biggest users of plastics is seriously rethinking its environment policy. Beijing hopes to cut plastic waste by 30% in five years, banning single use plastic bags and straws.
The News Lens · Jan 20, 2020 Chinese Health Officials Report Huge Spike in Cases of New Virus 136 new cases of the 2019-nCoV coronavirus were confirmed in Wuhan over the past three days, and officials still know very little about how it's transmitted.
The News Lens · Jan 18, 2020 Will Philippines Impose Plastic Ban in 2020? Philippines is the world's third largest source of ocean plastics. How can it reduce plastic waste nationwide?
The News Lens · Jan 15, 2020 New Year Shopping in Taipei: Where the Locals Go, What They Buy, and Why Are you spending Lunar New Year in Taipei? Immerse yourself with local traditions by visiting the New Year markets and indulging in holiday sweets.
The News Lens · Jan 14, 2020 Beijing's Hong Kong Appointment Means Nothing Will Change Beijing’s angle is clear: Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement is an unjust revolt, and there will be no reform in the city.
The News Lens · Jan 13, 2020 Taiwan Voted For Tsai Ing-wen — But Also Pro-Beijing Parties International headlines largely focused on Tsai Ing-wen's re-election as a blow to Beijing, but the legislative election results are not as clear-cut.
The News Lens · Jan 13, 2020 Will Tsai Ing-wen’s Landslide Victory Force Beijing to Rethink Its Approach to Taiwan? Beijing has said it will not change course on Taiwan after Tsai's election victory. However, experts think her big win is more than "a slap in the face" for Beijing — it also reflects the failure of policy.
The News Lens · Jan 13, 2020 Will Tsai Ing-wen’s Landslide Victory Force Beijing to Rethink Its Approach to Taiwan? Beijing has said it will not change course on Taiwan after Tsai's election victory. However, experts think her big win is more than "a slap in the face" for Beijing — it also reflects the failure of policy.
The News Lens · Jan 11, 2020 Tsai Ing-wen Wins Major Victory in Taiwan's Presidential Election Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen will be in office for four more years.