Vietnamese-Americans see themselves in Afghan refugees, offer help – Asia – South China Morning Post
In the faces of Afghans desperate to leave their country after US forces withdrew, Thuy Do sees her own family, decades earlier and thousands of...
Tom Hovasse replaces Julio Lamas as Japan men’s team head coach – The Japan Times
The American led the women's Akatsuki Five team to a historic silver medal at this summer's Tokyo Olympics.Read More
British tennis must build on Emma Raducanu success, says Andy Murray – The Japan Times
The former world No. 1 called for tennis to shed its image of being a "rich person's sport," saying the country need not wait as...
Coronavirus: Singapore’s oldest Covid-19 survivor dies aged 103; India to restart vaccine exports – Asia – South China Morning Post
Yap Lay Hong, who last year made world headlines as one of oldest coronavirus survivors anywhere, has died at the age of 103, her Singapore...
Singapore scientists turn discarded durian husks into antibacterial bandages – Asia – South China Morning Post
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore are tackling food waste by turning discarded durian husks into antibacterial gel bandages.The process extracts cellulose powder from...
Fewer Europe fans no worry for Padraig Harrington at Ryder Cup – The Japan Times
A decidedly pro-U.S. crowd will await the European team on Friday when play begins at Whistling Straits.Read More
FIFA to consult soccer leaders on international calendar – The Japan Times
World soccer's governing body wants to launch a "new consultation phase" for the international women's and men's calendar.Read More
Megan Rapinoe, other female athletes back abortion rights – The Japan Times
More than 500 athletes and groups argued that abortion rights have helped the growth of women's sports and expressed concern that future athletes would suffer...
Japan’s prime minister hopefuls seek summit with North Korea on abduction issue – The Japan Times
No visible progress was seen in the Suga government, either. Tokyo and Pyongyang still have no diplomatic ties.Read More
Evergrande meltdown drives down stocks with few links to China – The Japan Times
The chain reaction triggered by the Chinese real estate developer's debt worries may say more about the extreme altitude of global risk assets than it...