Japan races against time to avoid US car tariffs as deadline looms
Japan’s top negotiator has made a last-ditch trip to Washington in hopes of heading off a steep US tariff on Japanese cars – but...
Planned Parenthood Defunding Provision Clears Senate Parliamentarian Review in GOP Budget Bill
A Republican provision to block Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood for one year can remain in the Trump-endorsed One Big Beautiful Bill Act without...
Suning Sells 4 Companies for 4 Yuan, and Carrefour’s China Stores Will Disappear
Suning’s fully-owned subsidiary, Suning International, signed an agreement to transfer 100% of the shares of Carrefour subsidiaries in Ningbo, Hangzhou, Zhuzhou, and Shenyang for...
China ‘folded boy’ stands up straight for first time after gruelling surgeries
A university student, known as China’s “folded boy” due to his spinal condition, has inspired countless people online after undergoing a series of complex...
How does long-term exercise slow ageing? Chinese scientists have an answer
A team of Chinese scientists has found that betaine – a compound naturally occurring in the kidneys during long-term exercise – can slow down...
Japan probes Chinese student’s role in exam fraud amid rising cheating scandals
Published: 8:04am, 1 Jul 2025Updated: 11:31am, 1 Jul 2025 A Chinese student at one of Japan’s top universities has been charged for the third...
Hongkongers, visitors enjoy discounts, freebies as city marks July 1 anniversary
Published: 8:01am, 1 Jul 2025Updated: 12:33pm, 1 Jul 2025 This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please...
These Energy Tax Credits Are on Chopping Block in GOP Megabill
A revised Senate Republican megabill to implement President Donald Trump’s agenda hastens terminations of tax credits for renewable energy development, while offering a new...
China’s coffee craze creates bottomless cup of rural cafes – can the buzz last?
She seldom visits the same suburban cafe twice. Asa Jin has her cuppa, takes in the view, snaps her share of pictures for social,...