Rare butterfly flies 3,000km from Japan to Hong Kong in migratory record
Researchers in Hong Kong have discovered that a rare butterfly has flown 3,000km (1,864 miles) from Japan, setting a new world record for the...
Taiwan prosecutors widen corruption probe into third party leader Ko Wen-je
Taiwanese prosecutors are investigating new corruption allegations against Ko Wen-je, the former leader of the Taiwan People’s Party, the island’s third party. Advertisement Ko,...
China’s high-speed rail network on track to breach 50,000km milestone in 2025
China’s railway operator is laying track for a record-breaking 2025, with the country’s total high-speed railway mileage projected to reach over 50,000km and transport...
Baidu founder Robin Li predicts ‘exponential’ boom in AI apps in 2025
The founder of Baidu, an artificial-intelligence (AI) pioneer in China that unveiled its own large language model (LLM) just months after OpenAI released ChatGPT,...
China’s nuclear power drive gains steam as major new reactor comes online
China’s rapidly expanding nuclear power industry passed a major milestone on New Year’s Day, as the first reactor at a sprawling new plant on...
Millions Flee Shanghai! Empty Homes Line Up for Sale, Locals Can’t Afford $1 Sweet Potatoes
By mid-December, the streets of Shanghai seem deserted. The video of these empty streets creates an eerie atmosphere, almost as if they belong to...
Hong Kong’s environmental hygiene department reports alleged data theft
Published: 7:57pm, 2 Jan 2025Updated: 7:58pm, 2 Jan 2025 Hong Kong’s Food and Environmental Hygiene Department has filed a police report over a suspected...
Singapore wants to host more mega-events in 2025, boosting regional growth, amid neighbour envy
As Singapore sets its sights on hosting more blockbuster acts like Taylor Swift in 2025, its rise as a premier concert destination has drawn...
85 Hong Kong-listed companies miss deadline to put women on boards
Published: 7:30pm, 2 Jan 2025Updated: 8:02pm, 2 Jan 2025 A total of 85 Hong Kong-listed companies have failed to comply with a rule that...