Hong Kong authorities repeal ‘flawed’ bus seat belt law
Hong Kong authorities have repealed a law requiring bus passengers to wear seat belts after finding that it only applies to vehicles registered since...
Mirae Asset Securities issues first Korea digital bond
It is the first Hong Kong dollar issuance by the South Korean investment firm. Read More
US pledges food aid for Cuba while putting squeeze on fuel supply
The US government on Thursday announced an additional US$6 million in aid for Cuba as the island’s crisis deepens and tensions escalate between the...
China trials its largest locally made AI computing resource in major infrastructure push
China’s state-backed SuperComputing Network (SCNet), a major computing resource provider, has deployed a new node for beta testing, powered by the country’s largest domestically...
Annoying or background noise? Japan’s sound trucks on full blast at election time
It starts as a distant series of distorted notes, carried on the wind through Tokyo’s suburbs. Gradually, it comes closer and the noise builds....
Hong Kong to launch licensed ride-hailing services by fourth quarter of 2026
Hong Kong authorities have said the first batch of licensed ride-hailing platforms is expected to commence operations by the fourth quarter of this year...
Hong Kong whistle-blower in AI app MediSafe saga arrested for alleged doxxing
The whistle-blower behind a suspected cheating scandal involving an award-winning medical prescription app developed by a student has been arrested for doxxing, the South...
Survivors recount terror of Nigeria massacre where people were burned inside houses
First, the jihadists sent a letter saying they were coming to the village to preach, said Nigerian chief Umar Bio Salihu. When no one...
Malaysian minister’s use of ‘Alhamdulillah’ triggers PAS’ objections
A dispute over a familiar Arabic phrase has erupted in Malaysia’s parliament this week after an opposition MP challenged a Malaysian Chinese minister over...