Typhoon Jangmi churns along Japan’s Pacific coast, leaves dozens hurt
Typhoon Jangmi on Wednesday ripped through the Pacific side of western and eastern Japan after making landfall in the morning, causing flooding and mudslides...
From fried chicken to flight plans: Alibaba wants Qwen to become China’s digital fixer
In its latest bid to dominate China’s next-generation digital gateway, Alibaba Group Holding is opening its Qwen AI assistant to major brands, allowing users...
Indonesia arrests sacked head of free meal scheme
Published: 7:53pm, 3 Jun 2026Updated: 8:01pm, 3 Jun 2026 Indonesian officials arrested on Wednesday the former head of the country’s free school meals programme,...
Hong Kong principal fired for swearing at security guards on Singapore school trip
Published: 7:44pm, 3 Jun 2026Updated: 7:49pm, 3 Jun 2026 A Hong Kong school principal has been fired after he swore at security guards during...
How Japan and the Philippines are building a maritime security front against China
Japan and the Philippines are deepening defence and maritime cooperation over shared concerns about China, with broad implications that analysts say reach beyond the...
Parents seek spots with popular schools despite record-high allocation results
Many Hong Kong parents still sought a place with popular primary schools for their children despite a record-high of 86 per cent of pupils...
China’s High-Speed Rail Boom Hits Sudden Brake — Massive Project Freeze, Ghost Stations Shock
Recently, a Chinese vlogger’s on-site video exploring Nanjing’s “ghost high-speed rail stations” drew widespread attention online, exposing the blind pursuit of infrastructure development in...
Universities in Hong Kong and Kazakhstan deepen ties during Lee’s visit
Published: 7:00pm, 3 Jun 2026Updated: 8:15pm, 3 Jun 2026 Two universities in Hong Kong have signed partnership agreements with a leading varsity in Kazakhstan,...
South Korea’s ruling party set for local election gains, exit poll shows
South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party is projected to make sweeping gains in local elections on Wednesday, an exit poll showed, but a close race...