Li Ka-shing’s mansion ‘not for sale’, Malaysian student’s death: 7 highlights
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our...
Trump’s 50% tariff sows ‘total mistrust’ between US and India
An abrupt decision by US President Donald Trump to double tariffs on Indian goods has triggered what analysts describe as a “total mistrust” in...
Hongkongers aged 18 to 49 with chronic illnesses to receive subsidised flu jabs
Hong Kong residents aged 18 to 49 who have chronic illnesses can receive a subsidised flu jab later this year under health authorities’ plan...
Calls in Indonesia to curb religious intolerance after Christian groups attacked
A violent mob attack on a Christian prayer house in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province has reignited concerns over growing religious intolerance, with rights advocates...
Trump’s chip tariffs may drive Southeast Asia into China’s arms, analysts warn
US plans to impose 100 per cent of tariffs on imported chips are a heavy blow to Southeast Asia’s chip industry and could push...
South Korea enhances air defence shield with M-SAM improvements
The South Korean government recently took two major steps toward strengthening its air defence shield against attack from North Korea’s ballistic-missile arsenal. Firstly, on...
Hongkongers urged to avoid hiking as experts cite risks of landslides, floods
Published: 9:46am, 8 Aug 2025Updated: 2:44pm, 8 Aug 2025 Hong Kong authorities have urged the public to avoid hiking and stay away from streams...
Chinese AI Firm DeepSeek Triggers U.S. National Security Alarm
Protesters in China are chanting “down with the Chinese regime.” Is the U.S.-China trade war just the tip of the iceberg? Here’s what the...
China concert storm after organisers offer ‘free’ tickets for calf adoption
A controversial “get good seats by adopting calves” scheme put in place for a sell-out concert by one of China’s top entertainers has caused...