Solar energy milestone: China taps the ocean in breakthrough for industry
China has launched a fully seawater-based solar energy system – the first of its kind suitable for industrial use and large-scale power production –...
China driver accused of sexual harassment for praising passenger for ‘nice smell’
A driver has been suspended from an online ride-hailing platform for 21 days following accusations of verbal sexual harassment by a female passenger, who...
4 injured after man on Hong Kong escalator feels unwell, falls into 3 others
Published: 3:25pm, 5 Jul 2025Updated: 3:29pm, 5 Jul 2025 Four commuters were sent to hospital for their injuries after falling on an escalator at...
China’s Wang Yi urges new international deal on Iran after US, Israeli attacks
China’s top diplomat Wang Yi has called for a “new international agreement” on Iran while accusing the United States and Israel of destabilising the...
‘Risk is very real’: Malaysia’s Anwar gambles on petrol subsidy cuts
Expertly switching between woks as he whips up appam, the coconut and rice batter pancakes that draw morning commuters to his roadside stall in...
Hong Kong to launch pilot project to identify at-risk carers in coming weeks
Hong Kong will roll out the first stage of a pilot scheme in the next few weeks that will use data from more than...
Japan Braces for More Quakes, Authorities Dismiss Doomsday Hype
TOKYO—Japan’s government on Saturday warned of more possible strong earthquakes in waters southwest of its main islands, but urged the public not to believe...
Hongkongers forge ahead with Japan travel amid July 5 ‘megaquake’ fears
Published: 2:08pm, 5 Jul 2025Updated: 2:10pm, 5 Jul 2025 Some Hongkongers have pressed ahead with trips to Japan on Saturday morning despite “slight worries”...
How amateur sport is making it to the big leagues in China
It was not quite the American Super Bowl but it was a big moment nonetheless. Advertisement In the middle of last month, as two...