Why China’s baby subsidies may help poorer regions – and how they stack up in Asia
In a major effort to tackle its deepening demographic crisis, China has launched a nationwide childcare subsidy scheme – the first of its kind...
Hong Kong luxury homes: mainland Chinese buyers drive US$3 billion buying spree
Published: 9:30am, 11 Aug 2025Updated: 9:34am, 11 Aug 2025 Hong Kong’s super luxury property market has seen 35 transactions worth about HK$23 billion (US$2.93...
Stricter health checks for Hong Kong taxi drivers should just be a start
A proposal in Hong Kong to require commercial vehicle drivers aged 65 and above to pass a fitness test before their driving licences can...
China’s Car Inventory Hits 3.5 Million, Piling Up, Even at 50% Off, They Can’t Sell
On July 31, the China Automobile Circulation Association released its latest “Dealer Inventory Warning Index.” According to the data, the index reached 57.2% in...
China boy smashes glass ceiling, chandelier worth total of US$56,000 in Labubu rage
A Chinese influencer has revealed that a “petulant” child who was upset at being refused a Labubu toy shattered a glass ceiling and smashed...
Hong Kong DSE exam courses offered at over 70 mainland Chinese schools
Published: 8:30am, 11 Aug 2025Updated: 8:39am, 11 Aug 2025 More than 70 schools in mainland China are offering Hong Kong’s university entrance exam courses,...
European Leaders Call for Protection of Ukraine as Trump Set to Meet Putin
A coalition of European leaders released a joint statement on Aug. 9 welcoming the news of U.S. President Donald Trump’s upcoming meeting with Russian...
Amid China tensions, what ‘valuable lessons’ can Philippines learn from Poland?
With Poland bracing for potential Russian aggression and the Philippines contending with sustained tensions with Beijing in the South China Sea, analysts say the...
AlipayHK extends fee waivers for Hong Kong cabbies amid e-payment reluctance
E-payment service provider AlipayHK will continue to waive fees for Hong Kong taxi drivers to encourage them to use its system, with the company...