Hong Kong’s John Lee has sciatica. Here’s what you need to know about painful condition
Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu is suffering from a bout of sciatica, a common degenerative condition that mostly affects middle-aged people who might...
7 dead as Saudi jets strike UAE-backed separatists in ‘peaceful’ Yemen operation
Seven separatist fighters died in air strikes on Friday as the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen hit back against a sweeping advance by the UAE-backed...
As the US struggles with affordability, consumer confidence eludes China
One of the most resonant words in the United States today is “affordability”. From rent and utilities to groceries and medical bills, prices seem...
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Revokes Orders Issued After Adams’s Indictment
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order on Jan. 1 that will undo orders his predecessor, Eric Adams, issued after being...
China’s top contract chipmakers pursue acquisitions amid Beijing’s self-sufficiency drive
Hua Hong Semiconductor, China’s No 2 contract chipmaker, on Wednesday announced the acquisition of its sister foundry in Shanghai, days after market leader Semiconductor...
China’s diplomatic divide: red carpet for South Korea, cold shoulder for Japanese firms
As a diplomatic row sees Japanese company executives put visits to China on hold, Beijing is preparing to roll out the red carpet for...
China state visit by South Korea’s Lee will ‘push denuclearisation, end to culture ban’
President Lee Jae-myung of South Korea will seek Beijing’s support on denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula and press to lift an unofficial cultural content...
Netflix-Warner deal sparks concern in India’s entertainment sector
Netflix’s proposed US$72 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery is stirring concern across India’s entertainment sector, with local players warning that the deal could...
China should intervene more decisively to shore up property market: top party journal
China’s top party journal has called for a stronger package of policies implemented in one go – rather than through “piecemeal-style steps” – to...