How the fight over a Chinese bookstore heightened concerns over cultural squeeze
A recent furore over the future of a popular independent bookstore has shone a fresh spotlight on concerns that the space for public debates...
How Hong Kong’s currency exchange shops have become a dying breed
Currency exchange shops, once a ubiquitous feature of Hong Kong’s retail landscape, are in a gradual, irreversible decline, with their closure precipitated by the...
‘We’re scared’: Philippines evacuates almost a million as super typhoon nears
Nearly a million people evacuated vulnerable areas of the Philippines as Super Typhoon Fung-Wong began lashing the main island of Luzon, with work and...
Why ‘little giants’ thrive in China’s manufacturing hub Jiangsu
Yadea – the world’s leading electric two-wheeler brand for eight consecutive years – runs a plant in its home base of Wuxi, in east...
A Free Taiwan Is Key to Global Prosperity, Says Vice President in Surprise EU Speech
Taiwan’s Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said a free Taiwan is key to global security during an unannounced appearance on Friday at the European Parliament...
Tesla and global carmakers race against Chinese EV rivals at expo
International brands led by Tesla are intensifying their efforts to compete with Chinese electric-vehicle (EV) manufacturers like BYD, as they showcase advanced intelligence and...
Top astrophysicist moves to Hong Kong to head new HKU institute
World-renowned astrophysicist Zhang Bing has joined the University of Hong Kong as a chair professor after nearly three decades in the United States. Advertisement...
South Korean Red Cross chief quits over ‘dark-skinned’ diplomat comments
The head of South Korea’s Red Cross has resigned after being caught on tape making remarks about “dark-skinned” foreign diplomats – a scandal that...
5 ways Hong Kong can stand out as a global education hub
Hong Kong’s government has repeatedly declared its ambition to turn the city into an international education hub. In speeches, policy documents and investment plans,...