Japan man saves US$440,000 by not using air con, dining out, regrets in retirement
A 67-year-old Japanese man who has focused on saving money for decades, including not using an air-conditioner and shunning restaurant meals, says he regrets...
Singapore’s drug makers may be shielded from US tariffs: Deputy PM Gan
US pharmaceutical tariffs may not have an “immediate impact” on Singapore’s drugmakers, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong has said, adding that the government...
Hongkongers snap up tickets to visit PLA naval ships during National Day stop
Free tickets to visit two PLA naval ships during their stop in Hong Kong next week have been quickly snapped up, as enthusiasts welcome...
Typhoon Bualoi brings windy weather and swells to Hong Kong but threat limited
Published: 5:05pm, 27 Sep 2025Updated: 5:10pm, 27 Sep 2025 This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please...
Hong Kong picks 3 departments to test if AI can boost government efficiency
The Hong Kong government has picked three key departments to trial the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency without incurring additional cost,...
Hong Kong must be clear-eyed about Saudi Arabia’s potential
As it recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic, Hong Kong desperately needs new trading partners and new markets. The government has been building bridges to...
Hong Kong to learn from Ragasa, boost flood mitigation measures: minister
Hong Kong’s development minister has vowed to learn from the experience of Super Typhoon Ragasa and review coastal facilities, saying that flood mitigation measures...
China’s focus turns to advances in women’s rights as global summit approaches
As Beijing gears up to host a global summit on gender equality and women’s empowerment, Chinese authorities and non-governmental organisations have been engaging in...
With US backing, Israel’s rising global isolation is not a ‘game changer’
After two years of warfare with Hamas that the United Nations says has brought genocide and famine to Gaza, Israel finds itself more isolated...