China dad marries late son’s partner to avoid nursing home, causing daughter’s angry protest
An 86-year-old man in southern China who married his late son’s girlfriend to avoid being sent to the nursing home has triggered anger from...
Will private Hong Kong hospitals set high fee estimates to avoid explaining bill?
Hong Kong’s private hospitals may provide higher fee estimates to avoid having to explain cost blowouts in patients’ final bills under an official proposal...
Philippines Escorts Chinese Research Vessel out of EEZ, Unlike Australia and NZ
The Philippine Coast Guard has escorted a CCP research vessel out of its EEZ, in stark contrast to NZ, which invited one in, and...
Indian woman’s ‘extremely creepy’ online job hunt sparks concern about cyber harassment
The “extremely creepy” experience of a female online job applicant in India has underscored growing cases of cyber harassment on the labour market despite...
Indonesia comes to the Netherlands as Europe’s first Balinese temple opens near Amsterdam
The first Balinese Hindu temple in Europe has formally opened in the Netherlands, a move that symbolises cooperation between the two regions and aims...
BYD and Chinese EV peers eye South Korea as export market
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers led by BYD have set their sights on South Korea to chase fresh growth and enhance profitability amid a...
‘Magic carpet’ ride in China malfunctions, injuring tourists
Advertisement Accidents and disasters in China China Two visitors sustained fractures ‘Magic carpet’ ride in China malfunctions, injuring tourists ‘Magic carpet’ ride in China...
Russia’s Putin vows victory in Ukraine as Trump pushes for 30-day ceasefire
President Vladimir Putin said Russia would achieve its strategic goals in Ukraine as he insisted the country was united behind his war. Advertisement “Truth...
Hong Kong congee chain closure: what options do unpaid workers have?
Published: 5:00pm, 9 May 2025Updated: 5:58pm, 9 May 2025 Ocean Empire Food Shop, a popular 33-year-old congee restaurant chain, stunned Hongkongers with its abrupt...