Vietnam Moves to Phase Out Gas-Powered Motorbikes in Central Hanoi in 2026
Motorcycles and mopeds have traditionally been the primary mode of transportation for Vietnam’s over...
US Government Worker Barred From Leaving China in Latest Exit Ban Incident
On July 22, the U.S. State Department confirmed that Beijing has blocked an American federal employee...
From Turtlenecks to TikTok: How Gen Z Is Redefining Luxury Fashion
By Babak Baniasadi, Vision Times contributor In 1998, Steve Jobs walked onto the Apple stage dressed...
US Launches Rare Earth Pricing Push as E-Waste Recycling Gains Momentum
By Luke and Janet Huang, Vision Times The U.S. is intensifying its campaign to reduce China’s grip...
The Magic of Enduring Difficulties: Embrace Your Struggles Because They Help You Grow
Have you ever met someone who has no problems at all? Probably not — because every person, no matter how happy they seem on the outside, carries their share of struggles. Some face financial troubles,...
Japan Sets Its Sights on Global Quantum Leadership With Coordinated National Strategy
Japan is accelerating its pursuit of leadership in quantum technology, unveiling a comprehensive strategy that encompasses research infrastructure, global partnerships, and workforce development. Backed by significant government investment and an expanding network of domestic and...
Fancy, Filmy Fragments and Blue Blobs on the Beach? It’s Not Plastic – It’s Velella Velella
If you have been enjoying the beach this summer, you may have noticed oddly ornate bits of clear film littering the sand; or, if it was soon after a storm, perhaps they were attached to...
Bottarga & Pasta: A Luxurious Seafood Classic That’s Ready in Minutes
Published with permission from LuxuryWeb.com This dish is a standout when prepared properly — elegant, briny, and bursting with umami. But the best part is how it comes together in just a few minutes. I...
Shrouded Convoy Raises Alarm in Beijing as Hu-Wen Allies Move Against Xi
Commentary by Li Deyan and Janet Huang, Vision Times A mysterious video has emerged from mainland China, reportedly showing a strange convoy moving through one of Beijing’s most politically sensitive areas — Chang’an Avenue —...
US Secretary of State Rubio Meets Privately With Russia’s Lavrov at ASEAN Summit
On July 11, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov engaged in an informal chat during an ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This “standing” conversation happened a day after...
Beijing Courts Global Influencers in New Propaganda Push to Shape Public Opinion
By Li Muzi and Janet Huang, Vision Times In a fresh attempt to reshape China’s global image, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is ramping up efforts to enlist high-profile foreign influencers as part of its...
Croatia Opens ‘Red History Museum’ Exhibiting Communist Past Under Yugoslavia
A musuem in Dubrovnik, Croatia, is exhibiting artifacts and information from the era when the southeastern European country was part of Yugoslavia. Existing from 1945 to 1991, the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRY) began...