Indonesian governor’s ‘ridiculous’ vasectomy plan sparks debate on poverty, ‘body politics’
A proposal by a regional governor in Indonesia to make vasectomy a prerequisite for men to receive state welfare has ignited a firestorm of...
Could AI lawyers replace human barristers in Hong Kong’s courtrooms?
A major barrier to access to justice, not just in Hong Kong but around the world, is the high cost of legal services. It...
The US should take heed – superpowers rarely fall overnight
The West is at an inflection point. The rise, fall and transformation of civilisations are often traced to the decisions of their leaders. US...
Joseph Nye, who coined the term ‘soft power’, dead at 88
Published: 9:27am, 8 May 2025Updated: 9:27am, 8 May 2025 Joseph Nye, a versatile and influential political scientist and US policymaker who coined the term...
Medicaid Reform Proposals in Congress–What to Know
Republican lawmakers are divided over a potential change in Medicaid funding that pits moderates against fiscal hawks and threatens to further delay the budget...
Beijing pours tens of millions of dollars into fostering Nvidia-free AI ecosystem in China
Beijing is allocating tens of millions of US dollars in subsidies to stimulate growth in the city’s artificial intelligence (AI) supply chain, using entirely...
‘Reverse parenting’ allows parents to relax while children handle housework after school
Young parents in China are relaxing at home while their children take care of the housework after school, as the trend of “reverse parenting”...
How Hong Kong cap maker pivoted from Bangladesh to Mexico to beat US tariffs
It has been over a decade since some Hong Kong manufacturers, responding to the mainland’s sweeping industrial upgrade and sensing rising US-China trade tensions,...
‘From A to H’: CATL’s Hong Kong IPO opens gates to mainland firms’ stock sales in the city
Mainland China-listed firms are flocking to Hong Kong for new share offerings, driven by attractive valuations, strong liquidity and supportive policies, with Contemporary Amperex...