December 24, 2024 – From Inside Asia

Many Homeless, Hungry in China’s Winter, Yet Trees Get Sweaters; People Worse off Than Trees

However, the practice of “dressing trees in sweaters” has sparked criticism online. Some netizens condemned the authorities for wasting resources on something pointless. Others...

by China Observer December 24, 2024 0 comment

World

China sets world record with ‘polar ready’ 58,000-tonne flat-top cargo ship

A Chinese self-propelled deck vessel with an unprecedented carrying capacity of 58,000 tonnes – making it the largest of its kind in the world...

by Hayley Wong December 24, 2024 0 comment

World

National security, murder and minority rights: a look back at Hong Kong’s year in court

Hong Kong courts heard cases that made global headlines this year, including ones centred on national security involving prominent opposition politicians and the founder...

by Jess Ma,Fiona Chow,Brian Wong December 24, 2024 0 comment

World

Blast at Turkish explosives plant kills 12, echoing past incidents

A powerful blast ripped through an explosives plant in northwestern Turkey on Tuesday, killing 12 people and injuring five others, officials said. Advertisement Footage...

by Agence France-Presse December 24, 2024 0 comment

World

Christmas on the mainland? Hongkongers opt for festive fun across the border

Published: 7:13pm, 24 Dec 2024Updated: 8:06pm, 24 Dec 2024 Some Hongkongers have embraced a festive twist this Christmas season by choosing to celebrate the...

by Oscar Liu December 24, 2024 0 comment

US Politics

Congress Failed to Pass Any Critical Minerals Bill During 2023-24 Sessions

After more than 200 hearings failed to enact any of the 415 proposed bills, it will be up to the next Congress to put...

by December 24, 2024 0 comment

World

‘Bit of a joke’: India’s popcorn tax sparks roasting of complex GST system

The Indian government’s move to impose a three-tiered tax on popcorn, based on its sugar or spice content, has caused tempers to pop during...

by Biman Mukherji December 24, 2024 0 comment

World

Hong Kong customs arrests 2 women for allegedly smuggling cocaine in their bodies

Hong Kong customs officers have arrested two women at the airport for allegedly smuggling about HK$1.3 million (US$167,378) worth of suspected cocaine in pellets...

by Lo Hoi-ying December 24, 2024 0 comment

World

China’s finance ministry vows measures to boost consumption and investment next year

The Ministry of Finance has vowed concerted efforts to expand domestic demand next year as well as more and quicker fiscal expenditure after Beijing...

by Frank Chen December 24, 2024 0 comment