Japan’s visa fees are set to jump. Will it worsen foreign labour shortages?
Published: 9:30am, 24 Nov 2025Updated: 10:58am, 24 Nov 2025 Japan’s plan to sharply raise residency visa fees for foreigners to levels comparable with Western...
Hong Kong and Singapore prime office rents set to equalise by 2027: CBRE
Prime office rents in Hong Kong and Singapore are expected to reach parity within two years, driven by diverging dynamics in demand and supply...
Hong Kong can take inspiration from its athletes’ winning spirit
The National Games have been a nice distraction, bringing a reprieve from the daily grind and demands of life. Watching competitive sports and sharing...
Former South Korean rock star implicated in US$136 million fraud scheme
A former member of the South Korean rock band Boohwal has been identified as one of 69 people implicated in a Ponzi scheme that...
Japan woman marries AI partner, wears augmented reality glasses for ring exchange
A Japanese woman turned to ChatGPT for comfort after ending a real three-year engagement, then found herself in love and marrying her artificial intelligence...
Breaking! No More Chips in 7 Weeks for China, Japan Halts Photoresist, 1,200 Machines at Risk
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Snapchat makes Australian teens verify age as social media ban looms
Snapchat has begun asking teenage Australians to verify their ages, the company said on Monday, just weeks before Canberra enforces sweeping laws banning under...
Egypt hopes artefact exhibition in Hong Kong will help spur trade and investment
Hong Kong plays a “pivotal role” in Sino-Egyptian relations, according to top officials from the North African nation, who have expressed high hopes of...
Hong Kong’s tokenisation drive set to boost treasury centres, investments
Hong Kong’s push to establish a tokenised financial system is poised to attract more companies to set up treasury centres in the city, which...