Hollywood hosts the Oscars, but will it be the centre of filmmaking for much longer?
Behind the glitz of the movie awards season that culminates with the 2025 Oscar awards ceremony, Hollywood is fighting a battle to keep its...
Uncertainty looms as Gaza truce’s first phase due to expire
The first phase of the Israel-Hamas truce is drawing to a close on Saturday, but negotiations on the next stage, which should secure a...
4 quirky China customs you never knew existed – carry big ice cubes, show belly for good health
China is home to a rich variety of customs and traditions that reflect the wisdom and lifestyle of its people. Advertisement While some of...
China’s consumers go bananas for blueberries even as broader sentiment lags
While China’s economy has faced challenges in recent years, certain sectors have defied the odds and flourished. Among them is the fruit industry, where...
Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park off to roaring start, surprise visit from Andy Lau – as it happened
Published: 5:48pm, 1 Mar 2025Updated: 9:56pm, 1 Mar 2025 This live blog has been made freely available as a public service to our readers....
South Koreans rally as Yoon’s impeachment verdict nears
Hundreds of thousands of South Koreans are set to gather in Seoul in one of the largest protests since President Yoon Suk-yeol was impeached...
Bridge too far? Fresh from ‘White Lotus’ bounce, Thailand’s Samui questions need for road link
It is already one of Thailand’s tourist island jewels, but Koh Samui has received the ultimate tourist bounce as the luxury location for the...
Hong Kong’s proposed cross-border car fee won’t harm integration, Paul Chan says
Published: 4:44pm, 1 Mar 2025Updated: 5:15pm, 1 Mar 2025 Hong Kong’s finance chief has rejected suggestions that his proposal to charge drivers as they...
Vietnam’s PM Chinh vows quick license for Musk’s Starlink
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on Saturday the government wanted to rapidly issue a licence for Elon Musk’s Starlink to provide satellite...