Trump Hosts Kennedy Center Honors Awards Ceremony
President Donald Trump on Sunday hosted the Kennedy Center Honors awards, becoming the first U.S. president to lead the ceremony. The annual event has...
‘Like a market’: Chinese marriage brokers hunt for brides in Nepal
Late one night in southern Nepal last month, whispers spread of an unusual wedding taking place. Inside a modest home, an 18-year-old girl was...
Asia’s housing affordability squeeze shows no signs of slowing
Every quarter, Knight Frank publishes an index tracking the movement of prime residential prices and rents in leading cities around the world. Although the...
Hong Kong insurers move to help fire victims claim payouts on 12,000 policies
Published: 4:15pm, 8 Dec 2025Updated: 4:43pm, 8 Dec 2025 The Hong Kong Insurance Authority has directed insurers to move quickly to assist victims of...
A Timeline of Việt Nam’s ‘Five Pillars’ During the November Floods
As central Việt Nam reeled under devastating floods, the public was troubled not just by the scale of destruction, but by a pressing question:...
China’s lab fungus produces low-cost, meat-like protein to replace chicken farms
Chinese scientists have genetically modified a fungus commonly used in the production of meat substitutes to make it an even more environmentally friendly source...
‘A big opportunity’: why Spain’s new electric car plan hands an opening to China
Spain’s ambitious multi-billion-euro plan to become Europe’s leading player in the electric vehicle market presents a golden opportunity for Chinese car brands, which could...
Malaysian ex-minister Rafizi challenges PM Anwar’s anti-corruption credentials
Malaysia’s former economy minister Rafizi Ramli has renewed his attack on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s reformist agenda, alleging that anti-corruption officers targeted candidates who...
Families provide DNA samples to help identify loved ones lost in Hong Kong fire
Published: 3:45pm, 8 Dec 2025Updated: 3:48pm, 8 Dec 2025 Around a dozen families who lost their loved ones in Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire...