Hong Kong market regulator takes on ‘collection agent’ role for wronged investors
On a warm Saturday in early May, the kind of day most would choose to spend on a hike or at the beach, hundreds...
Japan’s restaurant sector left hungry for talent after visa suspension
Restaurant operators in Japan have been forced to review their approach to hiring foreign workers since the government suspended the issuance of special visas...
How to prevent Hong Kong from becoming just another Asian city
Hong Kong’s tourism sectors have entered 2026 with renewed momentum. The broader economy has strengthened, expanding by 5.9 per cent in the first quarter,...
Google’s YouTube, Snap settle first-of-its-kind school social media suit ahead of trial
Google’s YouTube and Snap reached agreements to settle the first lawsuit headed to trial over claims that addiction to top social media platforms has...
Hong Kong to test first flying cars carrying heavy cargo within 6 months
Trial flights for Hong Kong’s first two-tonne electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft could take place within the next six months, initially to...
China couple make wedding memorable by hosting wrestling match, with loser facing housework
A couple in southwestern China turned their wedding into a professional wrestling showdown, with the loser agreeing to do the housework for life. Unlike...
Iran war fallout triggers massive biofuel shift across Asia
Taxi driver Ravi Ranjan, who lives with his wife and child in New Delhi, said shipping disruptions caused by the Iran war had forced...
The $60 Trillion Problem China Can’t Hide, Where Did 400 Million People Disappear?
China’s real estate and related industries once accounted for nearly 30% of the overall economy at their peak. According to estimates by international institutions...
Behind the Scenes of the Trump–Xi Meeting: The Moments You Didn’t See I China Insights
While global attention focused on high-level talks, a different story unfolded behind the scenes. From subtle reactions and unexpected interactions to moments of tension...