BTS’ Jungkook apologises for wearing ‘Make Tokyo Great Again’ hat after backlash
Jungkook, a member of the K-pop supergroup BTS, has issued a public apology after coming under fire from fans for wearing a cap with...
Japan’s host clubs face reform as new law targeting predatory practices bites
In Japan’s shadowy nightlife districts, affection can come at a steep price. For thousands of women, a night of flirtation with a well-dressed host...
What is the US’ island chain strategy and what does it mean for China?
China’s navy is pushing past the strategic island chains that for decades have marked defensive boundaries for the United States and its allies in...
Coconut water company IFBH moves closer to cracking Hong Kong’s IPO market
IFBH, the world’s second-largest producer of coconut water by sales, moved closer to listing its shares in Hong Kong as it bets on the...
Despite setbacks, Seoul’s property market is an example of resilience
South Korea has been in the spotlight of late. Earlier this month, Lee Jae-myung, the candidate of the left-leaning Democratic Party of Korea, won...
Israel-Iran war adds to ‘polycrisis’ engulfing oil market, Petronas CEO warns
Published: 4:16pm, 16 Jun 2025Updated: 4:19pm, 16 Jun 2025 War between Israel and Iran is adding to a “polycrisis” of threats to global energy...
Air India told to explain after Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner turns back to Hong Kong
Published: 4:11pm, 16 Jun 2025Updated: 8:57pm, 16 Jun 2025 Hong Kong aviation authorities have told Air India to submit a report after one of...
20% tourist spike in May as more than 4 million visit Hong Kong
Hong Kong welcomed more than 4 million visitors in May, marking a 20 per cent year-on-year increase, with authorities attributing the surge to the...
L3Harris promotes Viper Shield for Asian F-16 fighter fleets
One product that US firm L3Harris was promoting at the Indo Defence 2025 exhibition, held in Jakarta from 11-14 June, was the ALQ-254 Viper...