In Japan, surge in shoplifting by foreign gangs sparks vigilance warning
Japanese police have intensified calls for tighter security in pharmacies amid a surge in thefts by foreign criminals posing as tourists, with analysts warning...
No more engine trade-off: Chinese-led design breaks power, efficiency deadlock
A study led by Chinese researchers has challenged the foundations of classical thermodynamics, showing that a heat engine can achieve both maximum power output...
Jisoo of Blackpink to visit Hong Kong, Macau, Manila and more on fan meet tour
Published: 9:56am, 6 Feb 2025Updated: 10:03am, 6 Feb 2025 By Pyo Kyung-min Advertisement Blackpink’s Jisoo is set to embark on a solo fan meeting...
South Korea’s Jeju Air, Air Busan offer ultra-cheap fares to revive demand amid safety fears
South Korea’s Jeju Air and Air Busan have rolled out significant discounts on plane tickets to stimulate demand, which has recently been declining following...
We all need a bit of China’s mountain-moving, desert-greening spirit
China’s Spring Festival Gala, or Chunwan, holds a special place in Chinese hearts. It is more than an annual television programme; it’s a cultural...
Musk’s DOGE Will Upgrade US Air Traffic Control System, Says Transportation Secretary
Elon Musk has ‘access to the best technological people, the best engineers in the world,’ Sean Duffy said. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on...
Senate and House Republicans Split on Passing Trump’s Agenda Over 2-Bill Approach
The Senate will begin preparations for a two-bill reconciliation process, which is at odds with the House’s plan of one bill. WASHINGTON—The Senate and...
Chinese girl steals mum’s US$140,000 jewellery, sells for US$8 to buy lip studs, earrings
A teenage girl stole and sold one million yuan-worth (US$140,000) of her mother’s jewellery for just 60 yuan (US$8) so she could buy lip...
University of Hong Kong tops financial reserves table at HK$41.5 billion
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) recorded the largest financial reserves among the city’s eight public higher education institutions at HK$41.5 billion (US$5.3 billion)...