India launches first private orbital rocket as space start-ups expand
India’s first privately built orbital rocket took its maiden flight on Saturday, its company said, marking a significant step for the South Asian giant...
Bali’s ‘big leap’: from holiday paradise to international financial centre
Indonesia is pushing ahead to transform the holiday island of Bali into an international financial centre, with its parliament set to debate new laws...
China’s megaprojects transformed Ivory Coast. Now it’s own role is changing
In Abidjan, the commercial capital and economic engine of Ivory Coast, the extent of Chinese infrastructure development is a permanent feature of the transport...
Hong Kong unlikely to hold Legco by-election for seat vacated by William Wong
Published: 5:49pm, 18 Jul 2026Updated: 5:58pm, 18 Jul 2026 The Hong Kong government has indicated that it is unlikely to hold a by-election to...
Robot wars: MMA bout between humanoids leaves 1 without a head, fans stunned
It turns out it isn’t just office jobs people should be worried about AI taking, some athletes might want to watch their backs too....
Germany to scale back renewable subsidies amid power grid strain
Germany plans to scale back renewable-energy subsidies in a sweeping overhaul of its funding system, as surging solar output puts growing strain on the...
Hong Kong police arrest 61 in crackdown on phone scams as cases surge 46%
Published: 4:40pm, 18 Jul 2026Updated: 8:41pm, 18 Jul 2026 The number of phone scams recorded in Hong Kong in the first five months of...
How World Cup star Haaland helped put Norway on the map with China’s tourists
As Norwegian World Cup footballer Erling Haaland’s herbal drink advertising blitz captivates millions, his home country has emerged as a popular destination for Chinese...
Why Japan should be able to weather a US market crash
What if Wall Street stock prices were to collapse from their current pinnacles under the sheer weight of excessive investment in artificial intelligence (AI)?...