China father, 47, and son both pass key university exam after helping each other study
A father and son in China who took the national university entrance exams together and were accepted by their institutions of choice have wowed...
Japanese rush to buy rice amid megaquake fears, typhoon, and Obon holiday spark panic buying
The threat of a “megaquake”, a series of typhoons, and a week-long national holiday have some Japanese scrambling to buy rice – the nation’s...
Li Ka Shing Foundation funds non-invasive liver cancer treatment for Hong Kong patients
Hong Kong liver cancer patients can receive a painless treatment that uses ultrasound waves to destroy cancerous tissue after the Li Ka Shing Foundation...
Australia to cap foreign student numbers in migration crackdown, ease housing crisis
Australia said on Tuesday it would limit the enrolment number of international students at 270,000 for 2025, as the government looks to rein in...
How Sino-Indian cooperation can help Bay of Bengal prosper
The Bay of Bengal is the world’s largest bay, situated strategically between the Strait of Malacca and the Arabian Sea. However, it has yet...
Round-up: EQT investment; HKEX results; BHP pivot; Canada's China tariffs; HKIC goes overseas
The following is a round-up of a selection of news from the last seven days: Private equity firm EQT invests into tech education firm...
South China Sea: US condemns ‘aggressive’ Chinese actions, ‘stands with’ the Philippines
The US lashed out against Chinese activities in the South China Sea on Tuesday, pledging to “stand with” regional allies as repeated clashes between...
‘Lonely’ dolphin blamed for leaving bathers bloodied in Japan
A spate of attacks on beach goers in Japan’s Fukui Prefecture has been blamed on a single dolphin that marine biologists believe is acting...
New Zealand Leader Stands By Climate Stance Amid UN Calls for Urgent Action
Winston Peters has maintained his scepticism of the climate change consensus at the Pacific Island Forum also attended by the UN secretary-general. New Zealand’s...