Ancient history call raises spectre of sensitivities in China-South Korea ties
A provincial Chinese official’s call for clarity on the history of three ancient kingdoms could revive a diplomatic row between China and South Korea...
Anwar’s chief justice pick tests Malaysia’s faith in the courts
As the gavel passes to Malaysia’s new chief justice, old questions echo through Putrajaya. Can a judiciary led by a former Umno party insider...
Bodies of young family of 4 found in suspected murder-suicide case in Hong Kong
Published: 10:31am, 27 Jul 2025Updated: 12:45pm, 27 Jul 2025 The bodies of a woman and two children were discovered in a Hong Kong hotel...
How Hong Kong’s Star Ferry sailed through ups and downs over 127 years
Hong Kong’s classic white-and-green Star Ferry has been sailing across Victoria Harbour for over 120 years, transporting passengers between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon....
Number of MPF millionaires doubles as assets hit record US$178 billion
Hong Kong’s pension regulator said the number of millionaires in its scheme doubled as the total assets of the Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) reached...
China’s booming low-altitude economy spurs demand for ‘drone flight planners’
China has officially recognised “drone flight planner” as a profession amid a talent crunch in the low-altitude economy – a sector the government sees...
Are we globalising ourselves out of community?
Does globalisation have a future, given US President Donald Trump’s protectionist policies and the rise of the far-right in Europe? Advertisement According to US...
‘Very troublesome’: will Hong Kong ride-hailing rules turn Uber drivers away?
Andrew Yiu* is at a crossroads about whether to continue his job as a full-time Uber driver, as the Hong Kong government plans to...
Labubu dolls boost China toy doctors’ businesses, 1 fixes 100 in a month
The craze for the plush Chinese toy Labubu has boosted the careers of so-called toy doctors in China. Advertisement A Shanghai “toy doctor” nicknamed...