April 2026 – Page 4 – From Inside Asia

LIVE NOW: Senate Subcommittee Examines National Guard, Reserve Forces Budget for Fiscal Year 2027

The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Defense holds a hearing to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2027 for the...

by FIA Staff April 21, 2026 0 comment

World

Trump’s military push confronts US lawmakers and China’s shipbuilding edge

US President Donald Trump’s long-standing obsession with sea power was underscored by his pledge to rebuild the US Navy into what he called a...

by Yuanyue Dang April 21, 2026 0 comment

World

Number of Hong Kong school leavers seeking education elsewhere hits 14-year low

The number of Hong Kong secondary school leavers pursuing higher studies outside the city fell to a 14-year low in 2025, with an expert...

by William Yiu April 21, 2026 0 comment

World

Former Hong Kong trade office chief contesting UK local elections for Reform

A former director of Hong Kong’s Economic and Trade Offices (ETO) in Jakarta and Bangkok is standing in the United Kingdom local elections for...

by Matthew Cheng,Edith Lin April 21, 2026 0 comment

US Politics

LIVE NOW: Senate Hearing Examines Indo-Pacific Command, US Forces Korea

The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing to receive testimony on the posture of United States Indo-Pacific Command and United States Forces Korea...

by FIA Staff April 21, 2026 0 comment

US Politics

LIVE NOW: Transportation Secretary Duffy, FAA Chief Give Updates on Air Traffic Control Modernization

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford host a briefing on the status of air traffic control modernization...

by FIA Staff April 21, 2026 0 comment

World

Hong Kong aiming to curb illicit fuel trade with tougher penalties: source

Buyers of illicit fuel in Hong Kong could face a maximum penalty of HK$1 million (US$127,687) and one year in prison under proposed legal...

by Theodora Yu April 21, 2026 0 comment

World

Myanmar president seeks peace talks by July 31, 2 rebel groups reject offer

Myanmar’s new military-backed government wants to hold peace talks with ⁠opposition armed groups by the ⁠end of July, the country’s ⁠junta leader-turned-president said, but...

by Reuters April 21, 2026 0 comment

World

Taiwanese leader Lai postpones Africa trip after 3 nations revoke overflight permission

Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te was forced to postpone a visit to the island’s last African partner after three other nations abruptly refused to...

by Lawrence Chung April 21, 2026 0 comment