Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe keeps driving his neighbors wild. Less than a month after upsetting China and South Korea for reawakening painful memories of World War II, his latest tribute to the military has turned into an international blunder.

The Pentagon released an estimate that China spends 200 billion dollars a year on defense spending, 80 billion dollars more than China admits. US officials are keeping a wary eye on China's efforts to expand its reach in the Pacific.

Chinese hackers have taken the international spotlight again after the Pentagon directly accused China of state-sponsored cyber espionage. LinkAsia spoke with Jeffrey Carr, CEO of Taia Global, about what the charges could mean to the future of cyber-security between the two countries.

Internet users in China are increasingly sidestepping state officials and taking action into their own hands. Bloggers are not only probing the law in mainland China, but governments in other countries as well, such as the US.

Food safety in China continues to get a bad rap after news broke that meat vendors in Shanghai were passing off rat meat as lamb. While rat is considered a delicacy in certain regions of China, consumers are shocked at the amount of deception involved in the coverup.

Malaysia's opposition coalition is calling foul after losing to the ruling party in a general election which saw the highest voter turnout in the nation's history. Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim is accusing the National Front of rigging the election.

US President Barack Obama hosted South Korean President Park Geun-hye in her first visit to the US since becoming South Korea's first woman president. South Korean broadcaster MBC takes a look at what the presidents discussed, including the tricky situation posed by North Korea.

Public humiliation is a common hazing tactic, associated with fraternities and military recruits, but now it's being linked to an unexpected group: cosmetic shops in China. South Korean broadcaster MBC has more on the outrageous training methods that have some Chinese employers under fire.

Football fans across Asia offered a flood of praise and fond farewells to Sir Alex Ferguson, after the 71-year-old manager announced he was stepping down after 26 years at the helm of the world-famous English club Manchester United.

Citizens in Bangladesh are furious after the deadly collapse of a factory in Dhaka that left over 400 people dead, and many still missing. Angry demonstrators took to the streets, demanding justice from local officials and from Western companies.

After decades of coups and political instability, Pakistan is set for its first democratic transfer of power since achieving independence. LinkAsia's Wajahat Khan presents the latest on the general election, and what the landmark event means for the future of Pakistan.

Business is booming for importers of powdered milk in mainland China, ever since a 2008 scandal over tainted baby formula shocked families across the nation. However, recent investigations have revealed that not every milk product has been true to their label.

Following weeks of war rhetoric, moves made by China in the border city of Dandong are quietly increasing economic pressure on North Korea. South Korean broadcaster MBC examines how these actions may impact the elevated tension across the Korean peninsula.

Burma is poised to undergo rapid expansion, economically and internationally, embracing democracy after years of military rule. As Burma strengthens international ties, however, farmers in the heartland are fighting to keep control of their property.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is showing no signs of regret as he continues to push divisive sentiments. Moves to change Japan's constitution and invoke nationalist pride have observers in China and South Korea concerned.

Social media in Japan and South Korea has been abuzz after recent nationalist moves by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. While some stand by Abe's actions, others expressed confusion and disappointment with Japan's swing to the extreme right.

Memories of Japan's military aggression in World War II erupted in the Pacific after Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and a delegation of parliament members paid tribute to the controversial Yasukuni shrine, honoring Japan's war dead.

Malaysia is on the brink of a historic political change, as the ruling party is in danger of losing the country's upcoming election after 56 years in control. Sudhir Thomas Vadaketh, consultant for The Economist Group and author, discusses how the political and cultural landscape of Malaysia is shifting.

Chinese citizens have been intensely following rescue and recovery efforts in China's Sichuan Province. China's CCTV presents the latest updates on the damage, while LinkAsia's Jing Gao discusses the dramatic impact netizens have made using social media to aid in rescue operations.

South Korea is teeming with fashion trends, with appearance becoming a cultural obsession among men and women of all ages. South Korean broadcaster MBC presents how an increasing number of men are discovering makeup, while more and more older women are looking towards youth fashion styles to feel younger.