April 2026 – Page 195 – From Inside Asia

Call to check tech trends when drafting policies after basketball betting U-turn

Hong Kong authorities should consider the impact of technological developments when drafting policies, observers have said, noting the government’s decision to halt plans for...

by Leopold Chen April 14, 2026

World

How PayMe’s 3.3 million users and Hong Kong firms could start using stablecoins

For Hong Kong’s 3.3 million PayMe users, everyday transactions such as buying coffee or splitting bills with friends could soon involve stablecoins, with HSBC...

by Enoch Yiu April 14, 2026

World

Japan’s Narita Airport expansion revives row over forced land sales

The operator of Japan’s Narita International Airport is considering compulsory acquisition of farmers’ land to complete a planned third runway, recalling the forced land...

by Julian Ryall April 14, 2026

World

Which countries are most vulnerable as US imposes its own blockade in Persian Gulf?

As the US imposes its own blockade on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of talks with Iran at the weekend,...

by Mia Nurmamat April 14, 2026

China Observer YouTube

Breaking! Shocking Fire at BYD HQ, 2,000+ Cars Burned to Ashes, Explosions Like Missile Strikes

At 2:48 AM on April 14, a major fire broke out at the BYD factory in Longping Road, Pinghu District, Shenzhen. Multiple buildings were...

by China Observer April 14, 2026

US Politics

Reps. Swalwell, Gonzales Formally Resign House Seats Amid Separate Misconduct Allegations

Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) have each formally tendered their resignations from Congress, effective immediately, as both men face accusations of...

by FIA Staff April 14, 2026

US Politics

Senate GOP to Begin Process for Funding ICE, Border Patrol Next Week

Senate Republicans are planning a vote as soon as next week on a budget blueprint that would pave the way for a party-line vote...

by FIA Staff April 14, 2026

World

Chinese robotics firms focus on quadrupeds as major revenue drivers

Chinese robotics companies are increasingly banking on quadruped robots as major revenue drivers, a trend highlighted by AgiBot’s recent decision to spin out its...

by Eunice Xu April 14, 2026

News

China’s Evergrande Founder Pleads Guilty to Fraud

The chairman of the world’s most-indebted property developer has pleaded guilty to a litany of charges, including illegal fundraising and bribery, after a two-day...

by Dorothy Li April 14, 2026