Koh Ewe

Koh Ewe (Koyu) was a reporter for TIME based in Singapore.

Recent Articles

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

North Korea vs. Japan Soccer Match Mired in Off-Field Issues

Here’s what to know about Japan and North Korea’s fierce rivalry—on and off the field—as their men’s teams compete to play in the 2026 World Cup.

By Koh Ewe and Chad de Guzman

What Is Nowruz? Spring Festival Celebrated by Millions

Here’s what to know about when, how, and by whom Nowruz, also known as Persian New Year, is celebrated—as well as how it began about 3,000 years ago.

By Koh Ewe

Australia Extends Paid Parental Leave, Remains Below Average

New parents in Australia will be able to take up to six months of paid time off work. Here’s how that compares to other developed countries.

By Koh Ewe

McDonald’s Down: What to Know About Outages Affecting Fast-Food Restaurants Worldwide

Operations at the fast-food chain’s outlets across Asia and beyond have been affected by an IT system failure.

By Koh Ewe

School Shooter’s Parents Convicted: What It Means for Gun Control

James and Jennifer Crumbley were each convicted of involuntary manslaughter after their teenage son Ethan killed four in a 2021 shooting at his Michigan high school.

By Koh Ewe

Mamiko Tanaka: Who Is Shohei Ohtani’s Wife?

Baseball star Shohei Ohtani revealed his wife as Japanese basketball player Mamiko Tanaka.

By Koh Ewe

White Day: What to Know About the Japanese Holiday

In Japan, a month after Valentine’s Day, partners who received gifts in February are expected to give on White Day.

By Koh Ewe

Boeing Whistleblower Found Dead: What to Know

John Barnett, who had raised concerns about the safety of Boeing’s planes, was found dead during a break in depositions against the company.

By Koh Ewe

South Korea Deploys Military Surgeons to Public Hospitals Amid Ongoing Doctors Strike

South Korean authorities, increasingly desperate as over 90% of the country’s junior doctors have gone on strike, are looking to the military to help.

By Koh Ewe

Oscars: 'Anatomy of a Fall' Dog Messi Steals Show During Awards Season

Messi appeared twice during the Academy Awards ceremony: seen seemingly clapping from his seat during Jimmy Kimmel’s opening monologue and then peeing on Matt Damon’s Hollywood star to close the show.

By Koh Ewe

Jimmy Kimmel Dunks on Trump’s Oscars Review, Again

“Isn’t it past your jail time?” Kimmel quipped, after reading aloud a Trump social media post calling him the worst Academy Awards host and ”an average person.”

By Koh Ewe

Why Democratic Women Are Wearing White at the State of the Union Again

The Democratic Women’s Caucus donned white this year to raise awareness about reproductive rights.

By Koh Ewe

South Korea: Thousands of Striking Doctors Defy Government’s Back-to-Work Orders

South Korean officials have even begun showing up at striking doctors’ doors after they refuse to receive back-to-work orders via text.

By Koh Ewe

Sparks Fly in Southeast Asia Over Taylor Swift Only Performing in Singapore

Rumors of a multimillion-dollar regional exclusivity deal between Swift’s Eras Tour promoter and Singapore have prompted anger and a reckoning across Southeast Asia.

By Koh Ewe

Singapore to Build World’s Largest Facility to Remove Carbon From the Ocean

The major expansion of the novel carbon-removal technology could be a game changer for global climate efforts.

By Koh Ewe

France Bans ‘Steak‘ Label for Plant-Based Meat Products

Here’s what plant-based product-labeling regulations look like around the world.

By Koh Ewe

South Korea Files Criminal Complaint Against Alleged Doctors Strike Leaders

Authorities have issued their first legal crackdown against the protest, focusing on five doctors affiliated with the Korean Medical Association and suspected of instigating the strike.

By Koh Ewe

South Korea Threatens Consequences for Striking Doctors

Hospitals are struggling as over 9,000 trainee doctors, about 72% of the country’s total residents, have walked off the job in protest.

By Koh Ewe
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