Bali named world’s second most crowded island – residents aren’t cheering
Indonesia’s Bali is now officially the second most crowded island in the world after neighbouring Java, as residents feel squeezed out by the influx...
Heavy rain and thunderstorms expected in Hong Kong on Thursday and Friday
Published: 3:39pm, 9 Jul 2025Updated: 4:33pm, 9 Jul 2025 This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please...
Hong Kong firms invest in AI proficiency despite training budget cuts: survey
Published: 3:33pm, 9 Jul 2025Updated: 5:04pm, 9 Jul 2025 Hong Kong firms cut budgets for employee training amid economic uncertainties last year, but training...
South Korea’s ex-president Yoon hauled back into court for rearrest hearing
Published: 3:27pm, 9 Jul 2025Updated: 3:30pm, 9 Jul 2025 South Korea’s efforts to hold ex-president Yoon Suk-yeol to account for his attempted martial law...
BYD and Geely bank on big discounts, Xpeng’s ‘super AI’ SUV : 7 EV reads
We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed....
Indian dad, 55, elopes with son’s fiancée, 22, and takes off with family cash and gold
Published: 2:00pm, 9 Jul 2025Updated: 2:07pm, 9 Jul 2025 A father of six from northern India has eloped with the fiancée of his teenage...
Hongkongers may soon be limited to 3 prepaid SIM cards per service provider
Published: 1:53pm, 9 Jul 2025Updated: 5:54pm, 9 Jul 2025 Hong Kong authorities have proposed reducing the maximum number of prepaid SIM cards a user...
Hong Kong Hospital Authority rejects claim that locals can’t secure residencies
Published: 1:45pm, 9 Jul 2025Updated: 4:12pm, 9 Jul 2025 Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority has rejected a claim from a social media user that graduates...
Malaysia’s Anwar to confront Rubio over US tariffs amid fears about 25% levy
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Wednesday that US tariffs would be at the forefront of his agenda when he meets US Secretary...