Hong Kong to roll out relief measures for transport sector as fuel costs soar
Hong Kong is expected to introduce short-term relief measures for the transport sector that has been heavily affected by oil price fluctuations under a...
A&O Shearman appoints senior Japan debt finance partner
As Japan M&A deals increase, Rintaro Hirano is joining the international law firm at the end of April from Nagashima, Ohno & Tsunematsu. Read...
Thai men sign up for military, driven by prospect of steady pay amid sluggish economy
Across much of the world, young people are turning away from military service. In Thailand, they are queuing up. Voluntary enlistment in the Southeast...
Antisocial media: Meta, Google liable in landmark case for mental health harm
I’ve yet to meet a parent who wished their child had more screen time. Though just how far the problem can go was laid...
Melania Trump Applauds First Conviction Under ‘Take It Down Act’ for Online Sexual Abuse Materials
First Lady Melania Trump celebrated the first conviction under the “Take It Down Act,” a law she strongly advocated for in 2025. “I am...
Israel hammers Lebanon with strikes, killing and wounding scores on deadliest day of war
Israeli strikes hit busy commercial and residential areas in central Beirut without warning on Wednesday, hours after a ceasefire was announced in the US-Israeli...
Cultural clashes, ‘unruly crowds’ at Japan’s cherry blossom parties stir overtourism debate
Japan’s famed cherry blossom season has become the latest battleground in a broader debate over overtourism, etiquette and how foreign visitors are portrayed when...
Hong Kong’s global future depends on diverse talent
Hong Kong’s identity as a world-leading international hub has never been static. It has been built over time through openness, adaptability and, crucially, diversity....
Singapore raises air-con temperatures in public spaces to save energy amid fuel crisis
Government facilities in Singapore will take steps to reduce electricity consumption to boost the nation’s energy resilience as the conflict in the Middle East...