Phumtham Wechayachai steps in as Thailand’s acting PM
Phumtham Wechayachai is poised to take over as Thailand’s acting prime minister, as the Pheu Thai-led government grapples with deepening political uncertainty following the...
2 men and mum jailed for up to 16 years after Hong Kong girls sexually assaulted
A Hong Kong court has handed down jail sentences of up to 16 years to two men for sexually exploiting two girls when the...
Why is Xi turning to the ocean for China’s growth – and who benefits?
President Xi Jinping has stressed the need to advance the “high-quality development” of China’s marine economy, highlighting its growing strategic importance during a high-level...
Why Silicon Valley signing up to nationalism puts Asia on edge
A day before the controversial military parade in Washington celebrating the US Army’s 250th anniversary (which, coincidentally, fell on President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday),...
China could be about to attempt a landmark satellite refuelling test
China’s first satellite-to-satellite refuelling test appears to be imminent after a second round of close-proximity operations between two probes in high orbit on Monday....
Hong Kong’s South Lantau ecotourism plans could harm environment: green groups
Published: 7:55pm, 2 Jul 2025Updated: 10:22pm, 2 Jul 2025 Hong Kong’s South Lantau ecotourism plans could be reduced to property projects that threaten the...
Probes by Hong Kong’s ombudsman reach 5-year low amid focus on mediation
The number of direct investigations led by Hong Kong’s ombudsman has dropped by nearly 60 per cent, reaching the lowest level in five years,...
Hong Kong to simplify written taxi exam in effort to ease driver shortage
Published: 7:40pm, 2 Jul 2025Updated: 9:06pm, 2 Jul 2025 The written test for aspiring taxi drivers in Hong Kong will be made significantly easier...
China’s ban on ex-senator won’t halt Manila’s South China Sea stance: experts
China’s decision to bar former Philippine senator Francis Tolentino from entering its territories is unlikely to deter lawmakers in Manila from pursuing legislation that...