China and US still in contact on Xi summit trip despite Trump’s election claims
Published: 5:39pm, 20 Jul 2026Updated: 6:09pm, 20 Jul 2026 China and the United States have stayed in contact about exchanges between their leaders this...
Can Hong Kong ‘mega’ arts event HKPAX 2026 meet targets in tough economic times?
Hong Kong’s Performing Arts Expo (HKPAX), a HK$40 million (US$5 million) event scheduled for October 2026 to boost the city’s international image as a...
Malaysia upgrades South China Sea defences amid Sabah row with Philippines
Malaysia is stepping up surveillance on its eastern flank, pushing ahead with plans for a long-range radar at a frontline South China Sea outpost...
‘Unmistakable spirit’: veteran Hong Kong actor Patrick Tse dies at 89
Veteran Hong Kong actor, film director and producer Patrick Tse Yin has died at the age of 89. His daughter Jennifer announced the star’s...
Hong Kong dermatologist gets suspended punishment for clinic adverts on RedNote
Published: 4:17pm, 20 Jul 2026Updated: 5:03pm, 20 Jul 2026 A Hong Kong dermatologist has received a suspended punishment after being found guilty of professional...
Global Consortium Leverages Spatial Omics For Food Security
AsianScientist (Jul. 20, 2026) – Wheat is a staple crop for more than a third of the world’s population and supplies a large share...
Indian police clash with ‘cockroaches’ marching to protest exam irregularities
Published: 3:02pm, 20 Jul 2026Updated: 3:23pm, 20 Jul 2026 India’s riot police baton-charged protesters in New Delhi as they tried to march to parliament...
EU test pilots find ‘no major hardware risks’ with China’s C919 jet: sources
European pilots have found “no major hardware risks” with the Chinese-made C919 passenger jet during a months-long flight testing process in China, which is...