Hong Kong authorities to audit MTR Corp after 2 engineering train glitches
Hong Kong authorities have expressed “grave concern” and pledged to conduct a special audit of the maintenance capabilities of the MTR Corporation after services...
How a fiery conquest in 112BC may have led to decline of the Chinese swamp cypress
A new study has corroborated an account of the Han conquest of the Nanyue kingdom in southern China (203-111BC) by ancient historian Sima Qian....
Beijing’s Embassy in Manila Engaged in ‘Treasonous’ Disinformation Campaign, Lawmaker Alleges
Both the Senate majority leader and the Philippines Public Relations Society have accused the embassy of hiring a local company to spread ‘fake news.’...
Chinese youth seek ‘friendship marriage’ with best friends to alleviate family pressure
Published: 2:00pm, 28 Apr 2025Updated: 2:09pm, 28 Apr 2025 Growing numbers of young people in China are breaking from tradition by marrying their best...
China’s Unitree open to Hong Kong IPO as Auntea Jenny, tech firms move ahead with listings
A number of mainland China companies are making plans for initial public offerings (IPOs) or secondary listings in Hong Kong, a trend that augurs...
Singapore’s Lawrence Wong flags Malaysian election influence attempt ahead of polls
Singapore’s political leaders are warning against foreign attempts to influence voters in an election campaign, under measures introduced four years ago to guard against...
Trump thinks Ukraine’s Zelensky ready to give up Crimea to Russia
Published: 1:38pm, 28 Apr 2025Updated: 1:45pm, 28 Apr 2025 US President Donald Trump said he believed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was ready to concede...
Hong Kong police hunt for burglar who abandoned safe with HK$200,000 of jewellery
Hong Kong police are searching for a man who broke into a home and attempted to steal a safe containing HK$200,000 (US$25,782) of jewellery...
Absence of Chinese general He Weidong from Politburo study session fuels speculation
Published: 1:12pm, 28 Apr 2025Updated: 1:16pm, 28 Apr 2025 China’s top general He Weidong missed another top political gathering on Friday amid speculation about...