Louisa Tang

1 week ago | channelnewsasia.com | Ira Spitzer |Louisa Tang

BERKELEY, California: As the United States government aims to get rid of what it calls illegal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programmes, critics have decried its measures as going too far. US President Donald Trump’s administration has cited discrimination against white and Asian students as justification for the threats. But vagueness over what constitutes DEI is already having a chilling effect, according to rights groups and activists.

3 weeks ago | channelnewsasia.com | Lim Yun Suk |Louisa Tang

ANDONG, South Korea: Kim Dal-geun has lived in Andong for the past decade with his wife, enjoying the rich culture and folk traditions that the city has to offer. But on Tuesday (Mar 25), the couple was forced to flee with just the clothes on their backs. They had been ordered to evacuate when South Korea’s worst wildfires on record – which have ravaged much of North Geyeongsang province in the southeast since last week – tore through their city, which is now one of the hardest-hit areas.

1 month ago | channelnewsasia.com | Louisa Tang

NEW YORK: United States President Donald Trump’s recent move to label Mexican cartels as foreign terror groups could put American businesses at risk of prosecution, analysts have warned. The White House’s war on cartels began on Trump’s first day in office on Jan 20, when he announced he would be designating eight cartels as “foreign terrorist organisations”. Those from Mexico, including the dominant Sinaloa Cartel and the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel, account for six of them.

1 month ago | channelnewsasia.com | Afifah Ariffin |Louisa Tang

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians can look forward to getting food, fashion and festive must-haves from bazaars during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, which began at the start of March this year. While they are a staple of the festive season, not just in Malaysia but other Southeast Asian countries like Singapore and Indonesia, they have also evolved over time from simple night markets to vibrant cultural and economic landmarks.

1 month ago | channelnewsasia.com | Nasyrah Abdul Rohim |Louisa Tang

SINGAPORE: Incessant rainfall over the past two days has caught some outdoor business owners off guard, including stall owners at Kampong Gelam’s Ramadan bazaar. They said their takings have plunged by up to 50 per cent, but some have decided to turn to online sales and innovative menus to make up for losses. The ongoing monsoon surge is expected to last until Friday (Mar 21).