Need a grandma? In Japan, you can rent one and help an old lady out
“Grandma rental” services have caught on in Japan, providing an alternative source of income for the country’s ageing population seeking to alleviate the cost...
As Delhi scraps vehicle ban plan, what next for clean air in India’s capital?
India’s capital has put the brakes on a contentious vehicle scrappage policy aimed at curbing deadly air pollution after fierce resistance from residents, highlighting...
Business leaders call for efforts to combat ‘Hong Kong equals China’ perception
Published: 4:57pm, 8 Jul 2025Updated: 5:44pm, 8 Jul 2025 Hong Kong must work harder to be as international as possible under the “one country,...
Hong Kong’s hottest Xiaoshu: what does it mean and how can you cope?
Hong Kong experienced the hottest Xiaoshu on Tuesday, with the mercury at the Observatory hitting 34.3 degrees Celsius (93.7 Fahrenheit). Advertisement However, the hottest...
Mainland driver charged in Hong Kong for offering ride-hailing service illegally
Published: 4:42pm, 8 Jul 2025Updated: 5:34pm, 8 Jul 2025 A mainland Chinese visitor has been remanded in custody pending his trial in Hong Kong...
Wuhan mayor who defended city’s slow response to Covid faces corruption probe
The former mayor of Wuhan, whose handling of the early stages of the Covid-19 outbreak was widely criticised, has been placed under investigation for...
Why East Asian integration could be the solution to US tariff threats
Just ahead of the July 9 deadline to reach an agreement on tariffs, US President Donald Trump announced his decision on the tariffs levels...
F-35 drills in Philippines signal US ramp-up in combat readiness in Asia-Pacific
The United States has deployed its most advanced fighter aircraft, the F-35, to the Philippines for the first time, a move analysts say signals...
China’s optical chip advances such as Meteor-1 light the way for AI development
China’s recent advances in the development of high-performance chips, including research published on the new Meteor-1 parallel optical computing integrated chip, could transform the...