Koh Ewe

Koh Ewe (Koyu) is a reporter for TIME based in Singapore. She covers the Asia-Pacific region and global overnight news.

Recent Articles

Japanese Town Blocks Popular View of Mt. Fuji to Foil Overtourism

Fujikawaguchiko has been swarmed with tourists, seeking the perfect picture, who have wreaked havoc on a convenience store parking lot.

By Koh Ewe

American Professor Stirs Antisemitism Controversy in Malaysia

Bruce Gilley, a professor at Portland State University, drew anger across Malaysia after likening the country’s pro-Palestinian stance to advocating a “second Holocaust” during a visiting lecture.

By Koh Ewe

Who Is Shai Davidai? The Columbia Professor Protesting Protesters

Columbia Business School assistant professor Shai Davidai has courted attention and controversy for his opposition to Pro-Palestinian protesters on campus.

By Koh Ewe

Pro-Palestinian Encampments Keep Growing

As the death toll from Israeli strikes on Gaza increases, encampments have started on at least a dozen campuses

By Sanya Mansoor and Koh Ewe

Papua New Guinea’s PM Hits Back at Biden’s ‘Cannibals’ Claim

Papua New Guinea “does not deserve” to be stereotyped, its leader said, after Biden suggested his aviator uncle was eaten there during WWII.

By Koh Ewe

Can You Eat Cicadas?

Here’s how to catch, clean, and cook cicadas.

By Koh Ewe

U.S. Blocks U.N. Resolution to Recognize Palestine

The Security Council veto has triggered backlash as global divisions continue to sharpen over Israel’s war on Gaza.

By Koh Ewe

Israel Reportedly Attacks Iran

Here’s what we know so far amid fears of conflict escalating in the region.

By Koh Ewe , Chad de Guzman and Mallory Moench

Is Cloud Seeding to Blame for Floods? What to Know

After record rainfall—most recently in Dubai—weather modification programs have come under public scrutiny. Here’s what experts have to say.

By Koh Ewe

USC Slammed for ‘Silencing’ Pro-Palestinian Valedictorian

The University of Southern California has been accused of “censorship” after canceling Asna Tabassum’s commencement address in the name of safety concerns.

By Koh Ewe

Thai Officials Say Releasing Fish for Good Karma Is Bad

Many Buddhists believe releasing animals into the wild earns them merit—but authorities say it causes ecological harm and should be considered a grave sin.

By Koh Ewe

Singapore to Get New PM in May

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee will be succeeded by his deputy Lawrence Wong on May 15, formalizing a long-awaited transition of power.

By Koh Ewe

Switzerland to Vote on Country’s Neutrality Policy

An initiative to enshrine neutrality in the Swiss constitution garnered enough signatures to get a vote as debate over the policy has sharpened in recent years.

By Koh Ewe

Reactions to Berkeley Law Student Protest at Erwin Chemerinsky’s House

A pro-Palestinian student activist was confronted for disrupting an event at a dean’s private residence, reigniting heated debate over free speech amid Gaza war tensions on college campuses.

By Koh Ewe

Hamas Leader Says Israel Killing His Children Won’t Change Ceasefire Stance

Hamas’ political chief Ismail Haniyeh said the killing of his family members in Gaza won’t move the Palestinian group’s negotiating position amid truce talks with Israel.

By Koh Ewe

Israel Used Its C-Dome for the First Time: What to Know

Israel’s C-Dome is a lot like its Iron Dome missile interceptor, except mounted on a ship.

By Koh Ewe

Microsoft: China Uses AI to Sow Disinformation and Discord Around the World

A new report by Microsoft Threat Intelligence outlines how China’s influence operations have ramped up their use of artificial intelligence.

By Koh Ewe

Why School Bullying Allegations Keep Striking South Korean Celebrities

Two actors in South Korea faced fresh allegations of past bullying—the latest in a yearslong movement to try to address a persistent problem of school violence.

By Koh Ewe

Is Southeast Asia Leaning More Toward China?

A new survey shows China has overtaken the U.S. if ASEAN had to align with one of the strategic rivals. But the regional bloc is hardly unified.

By Koh Ewe

Rose Hanbury Accused of Lounging on Looted Chinese Furniture

As royal conspiracies spread, social media sleuths think the Marchioness of Cholmondeley’s home contains stolen Chinese artifacts.

By Koh Ewe
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