Pentagon may stop expanding American forces in Japan to save US$1 billion
The United States could stop a planned expansion of its forces in Japan as part of efforts to slash Defence Department spending, CNN reported...
China Is Warning Citizens About Rising Human Cases of Bird Flu
China is warning citizens about rising human cases of bird flu, with increased fatalities among middle-aged people, while public security officials threaten punishment for...
10 Years On, Search for Flight MH370 to Resume
The Malaysian government has approved a fresh search for the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, more than a decade after its mysterious disappearance....
Black eye for BlackRock-Hutchison Panama ports deal? Not so easy, say experts
As scrutiny mounts over Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison’s sale of its Panama ports, experts say there is a patent lack of legal tools governing...
EPA Floats Eliminating Scientific Office, Laying Off Most Workers
The agency says it is entering the next phase of improvements. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to eliminate a national office and...
Japan’s tourism is booming but staff shortage threatens to derail 2030 goal
The booming Japanese tourism sector may face a severe challenge in the years ahead to sustain its growth due to a shortfall of more...
Hong Kong draws Chinese AI companies from CloudWalk to iFlyTek as city pivots to tech
Hong Kong is an attractive regional hub for mainland Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-ups looking for a bridgehead to expand into overseas markets, according...