Chinese artist turns islands’ plastic marine waste, from flip-flops to sex dolls, into art
As storm clouds gather over a forgotten beach in China’s Miaodao islands, artist Fu Junsheng picks his way through piles of plastic waste washed...
USS George Washington’s return to Japan, sends ‘clear message’ to China, North Korea, Russia
Published: 3:30pm, 30 Nov 2024Updated: 3:37pm, 30 Nov 2024 The return of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington to the Yokosuka naval base...
Parallel trading ‘unlikely’ under return of Shenzhen multi-entry visas: Hong Kong minister
Published: 2:49pm, 30 Nov 2024Updated: 4:06pm, 30 Nov 2024 Hong Kong’s tourism minister has brushed aside concerns that offering multiple-entry visas to more than...
Rush to ‘value up’ may be Asia stocks’ best defence against Trump
A Japan-inspired strategy of seeking to boost shareholder returns, corporate governance and market valuations is spreading like a wildfire across Asia. Advertisement From Seoul...
Chinese power group planning to build renewable energy island
A state-owned energy conglomerate is leading a tech consortium to build an offshore “integrated energy island” in southern China, a green power project regarded...
Chinese woman faces backlash for seeking second child via IVF while son battles leukaemia
A woman in northern China has faced serious online backlash for having a second child through IVF while her son battles leukaemia, all while...
Chinese developer Sunac sells stake in Harbin Ice and Snow World Park for US$138 million
Beleaguered property developer Sunac China Holdings has sold its stake in Harbin Ice and Snow World Park, operator of one of the world’s largest...
Hong Kong store compensates clients after 66 Hermes handbags stolen in 5-minute robbery
Published: 1:01pm, 30 Nov 2024Updated: 5:35pm, 30 Nov 2024 A store in Hong Kong has compensated clients whose consigned Hermes handbags were stolen or...
Key Chinese economic indicator retains positive direction amid Trump tariff threat
Published: 12:54pm, 30 Nov 2024Updated: 1:57pm, 30 Nov 2024 Factory activity in China maintained its positive direction in November, reflecting the impact of Beijing’s...