Taiwanese actress Barbie ‘Big S’ Hsu dies from pneumonia
Published: 11:27am, 3 Feb 2025Updated: 11:48am, 3 Feb 2025 Taiwanese host and actress Hsu Shiyuan – better known as Barbie Hsu or “Big S”...
Trump tariffs could benefit Malaysia-Singapore special economic zone, trade chief says
In a world rattled by the United States’ recent imposition of tariffs, the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) could emerge as a beacon of...
OpenAI releases AI agent designed to act like a research analyst
OpenAI is releasing a new artificial intelligence tool that is designed to carry out time-consuming online research for users about everything from complex science...
Trump claims ‘certain classes of people’ in South Africa treated ‘very badly’, cuts funds
US President Donald Trump has announced he will cut off all future funding to South Africa pending an investigation, after claiming that the country...
Hongkongers urged to wrap up warm as temperatures set to dip to 14 degrees
Published: 10:18am, 3 Feb 2025Updated: 10:27am, 3 Feb 2025 The Hong Kong Observatory has urged residents to wrap up warm, with temperatures in the...
White House Says Tariffs Are ‘Necessary Solution’ in Response to Critics
Industry groups argue that imposing widespread tariffs won’t solve the fentanyl crisis. Families affected by it support the move. WASHINGTON—The Trump administration issued a...
Year of the Snake: rare deals, distressed sales to prevail in Hong Kong property
In the Year of the Snake, Hong Kong’s property market could see unusual commercial transactions as traditional investors stay on the sidelines while educational...
Hong Kong doesn’t need a fortune stick to know to avoid wasteful spending
The tradition of drawing a fortune stick for Hong Kong at Che Kung Temple on the second day of the Lunar New Year has...
Beyoncé at last wins album of the year Grammy, Kendrick Lamar best record and song
Published: 9:25am, 3 Feb 2025Updated: 12:04pm, 3 Feb 2025 Beyoncé won the Grammy for best country album for Cowboy Carter, months after it was...