Hong Kong contractor ‘promises to settle HK$9 million in unpaid wages next week’
Published: 7:19pm, 7 May 2025Updated: 7:27pm, 7 May 2025 A Hong Kong contractor has promised to pay part of the HK$13 million (US$1.67 million)...
Indonesia’s economy slows as US tariffs, fiscal pressures challenge Prabowo’s growth goal
Indonesia’s economy posted its slowest growth rate in over three years, with analysts warning that fiscal pressures, sluggish consumer spending, and the ripple effects...
Brisk Hong Kong home buying continues with third sellout at SHKP’s Sierra Sea
Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP) sold out the latest batch of flats in its massive Sierra Sea development in the New Territories on Wednesday...
Shocking! Over 10,000 in Shanghai Take $7 Billion Abroad in One Month; 380,000 Leave Overnight
A total of 380,000 people—about one-third of the permanent population in Changning District—have left the city. What’s even more surprising is that these individuals...
Baidu AI patent application reveals plans for turning animal sounds into words
Chinese artificial intelligence giant Baidu is seeking a patent for artificial intelligence (AI) technology designed to translate animal sounds into human language. Advertisement The...
Science of food security: Chinese unlock gene secret at root of drought-tolerant rice
Chinese scientists say they have unearthed genetic secrets in the roots of upland rice linked to drought resistance, paving the way to transform widely...
China’s Xi Jinping launches Russia trip with thanks for Moscow over Taiwan
Xi Jinping kicked off his state visit to Russia on Wednesday by thanking Moscow for supporting Taiwan’s reunification with mainland China. Advertisement In a...
Asia-Pacific air passengers unaware of lithium battery risks, poll finds
Despite several high-profile incidents, travellers in the Asia-Pacific area routinely bring devices powered by lithium-ion batteries on flights and still have little understanding of...
Malaysia’s anti-corruption chief calls it ‘unfair’ to blame agency for witness abduction
Malaysia’s anti-graft agency has denied allegations that it was harassing abducted witness Pamela Ling with a lengthy investigation and urged the public to end...