China beefs up computing power by 25% as AI race drives demand
Total computing power in China, a critical infrastructure element for processing data and performing digital tasks, grew 25 per cent in the first half...
Hong Kong violinist wins top international competition, the first from city to do so
Published: 4:01pm, 29 Sep 2024Updated: 6:34pm, 29 Sep 2024 A Hong Kong violinist has won one of the most prestigious international competitions for young...
How Singapore’s investor watchdog fought for small shareholders in China Aviation Oil scandal
Boardroom Knockout tells the story of the Securities Investors Association (Singapore) and its battles against corporate malfeasance. The following excerpt from Chapter 4 of...
Ultra-cheap energy, Chinese cars drive EV revolution in Nepal
Taxi driver Surendra Parajuli’s decision to buy an electric cab would have been unthinkable a decade ago, when chronic power cuts left Nepalis unable...
Hong Kong man dies after collapsing on boat in waters off Lamma Island
Published: 3:43pm, 29 Sep 2024Updated: 4:37pm, 29 Sep 2024 A Hong Kong man has died after collapsing on a boat in waters off Lamma...
Hong Kong mainland visitor numbers unlikely to ‘reach pre-pandemic levels in next 2 years’
Published: 3:38pm, 29 Sep 2024Updated: 5:04pm, 29 Sep 2024 The number of mainland Chinese visitors coming to Hong Kong is unlikely to recover to...
Japan’s ‘rising horse’ festival struggles to surmount animal abuse controversy
In Japan’s picturesque Mie prefecture, the ancient Ageuma Shinji festival captivates audiences each year with its dramatic horse race. As thunderous drumbeats fill the...
How Justice Barrett Carved Out a Unique Voice on the Supreme Court
She has indicated she won’t blindly follow any particular view of the predominant judicial philosophy, originalism, among conservatives on the court. Analysis The Supreme...
5 Memorable Vice Presidential Debates In US History
Although public focus tends to center on the presidential candidates, past VP face-offs have produced some noteworthy exchanges. On Oct. 1, Sen. JD Vance...