Singapore-China ties must not cross ‘red line’, ex-diplomat says
Singapore should seek deeper integration of new Chinese immigrants to guard against any possibility that the demographic may be used as instruments for “China’s...
1 girl escapes Nigeria mass abduction of 25 students from a high school
One of 25 schoolgirls abducted from a school dormitory in northwestern Nigeria’s Kebbi state has escaped captivity and returned home, the school principal said...
DeepSeek Among 5 Chinese AI Tools Found to Pose Risks in Taiwan Security Review
TAIPEI, Taiwan—Five Chinese generative artificial intelligence (AI) language models contain security vulnerabilities and spread disinformation, according to tests conducted by Taiwan’s National Security Bureau....
China’s urban youth jobless rate falls slightly in tough market for graduates
China’s urban youth unemployment rate continued to ease last month, though fierce labour market competition remains a challenge for many jobseekers. Advertisement The jobless...
Google CEO warns no firm ‘immune’ if AI bubble bursts, echoing dotcom era fears
Alphabet Chief Executive Sundar Pichai said no company would be unscathed if the artificial intelligence boom collapses, as soaring valuations and heavy investment in...
Hong Kong jobless rate dips to 3.8% as business and consumer confidence improve
Published: 6:38pm, 18 Nov 2025Updated: 6:43pm, 18 Nov 2025 Hong Kong’s unemployment rate dipped to 3.8 per cent over the past three months, the...
Marcos family feud: Philippine president ‘microdoses’ cocaine, sister claims
A searing public broadside by Senator Imee Marcos accusing her younger brother, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jnr, of using cocaine and cannabis has stunned...
Tutankhamun statue among 250 Egyptian artefacts to be shown in Hong Kong
Published: 6:26pm, 18 Nov 2025Updated: 6:39pm, 18 Nov 2025 An exhibition featuring 250 historical Egyptian artefacts, including a towering statue of Tutankhamun, mummies, jewellery...
Hong Kong banks on influencer Khaby Lame’s global fame to boost tourist numbers
Published: 6:14pm, 18 Nov 2025Updated: 6:47pm, 18 Nov 2025 The Hong Kong Tourism Board has leveraged the fame of hundreds of influencers, including Khaby...