Pandas in Qatar? Meet the Hongkonger helping Chinese national treasures thrive
Despite the scorching heat, giant pandas Suhail and Thuraya have found a comfortable home in Qatar, thanks in part to the care of a...
Man arrested over robbing Hong Kong pet shop with fruit knife
Published: 6:44pm, 18 May 2025Updated: 11:12pm, 18 May 2025 A man has been arrested on suspicion of robbing a Hong Kong pet shop at...
2,300-year-old Chinese silk books return to Beijing after decades in US museum
Two volumes of 2,300-year-old silk books – the earliest known in China – arrived in Beijing from the United States in the early hours...
Who is Fan Daidi? New vice-president of top China university has net worth of US$6 billion
Pioneering scientist who invented high-end collagen facial mask, helped set up Hong Kong-listed firm, prefers laboratory to the boardroom. Read More
Hong Kong seeks to turn To Kwa Wan into ‘world-class’ cove for dining, concerts
Transforming idle barges into restaurants, concert venues and swimming pools are among ideas Hong Kong’s Urban Renewal Authority has floated to develop an old...
South Korea’s election front runner proposes 2-term presidency to decentralise power
Published: 5:34pm, 18 May 2025Updated: 5:48pm, 18 May 2025 South Korea’s leading presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung proposed a constitutional amendment to shorten the presidency...
New faces in Carney’s cabinet raise hopes of reset in India-Canada ties
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s appointment of four Indian-origin politicians to key roles in his new government – including Anita Anand as foreign minister...
Up to 80% of poor kids in Hong Kong shoebox flats not eating enough healthy foods
Published: 4:58pm, 18 May 2025Updated: 5:45pm, 18 May 2025 Up to 80 per cent of children from low-income families living in Hong Kong’s subdivided...
Vodafone Idea seeks relief on US$5 billion in dues from India following court rejection
Vodafone Idea has gone to India’s Supreme Court to challenge the government’s rejection of a request by the debt-saddled telecoms giant to waive more...