August 2026 – Page 255 – From Inside Asia

Jardine Foundation to end scholarships for Oxford, Cambridge undergrads

An educational trust established by Hong Kong-based conglomerate Jardine Matheson will end its prestigious undergraduate scholarship programme for Oxford and Cambridge universities after a...

by Emily Hung August 2, 2026

World

Israeli strikes kill 18 in Gaza, minister says no deal to halt attacks

Israeli air strikes hit Gaza for a second straight day on Sunday, killing at least 18 Palestinians, medical staff said, despite US President Donald...

by Reuters August 2, 2026

World

Chinese rocket scientists find ‘most effective’ way to nuke a doomsday asteroid

Chinese researchers believe they may have found the most effective way to destroy or deflect a large, Earth-threatening asteroid – by burying a nuclear...

by Ling Xin August 2, 2026

News

Chinese State Firms Expand Political Vetting to Ordinary Employees, Requiring Extensive Personal Disclosures

Chinese state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have expanded internal political and personnel investigations beyond managers to include ordinary employees, requiring workers to disclose extensive personal and...

by Michael Zhuang August 2, 2026

World

Spend HK$10,000 a month on your pets? Why not, say cat lovers at Hong Kong expo

With 14 cats and a dog at home, Hong Kong couple Mr and Mrs Cheung spend more than HK$10,000 (US$1,275) a month on their...

by Emily Hung August 2, 2026

China Observer YouTube

Disaster After Disaster: China Hit By Floods, Now Pacific “Storm King” Dolphin Arrives

In recent days, all eyes have been on this year’s 13th super typhoon, known as the “King of Storms,” Typhoon Dolphin. Many initially believed...

by China Observer August 2, 2026

World

‘Discouraged’ at university, maths star Wang Hong spurs Chinese education debate

Many young students in China have been inspired by the achievement of Wang Hong, the first Chinese woman to receive the Fields Medal –...

by Meredith Chen August 2, 2026

World

5 dead in Indonesia ferry fire, 41 missing

An Indonesian ferry caught fire at sea on Sunday, killing five people and leaving another 41 missing after some jumped overboard, search and rescue...

by Agence France-Presse August 2, 2026

World

Rains fail to deter Chiikawa fans and big spenders after roundabout cancellation

Published: 7:15pm, 2 Aug 2026Updated: 7:19pm, 2 Aug 2026 The return of an exhibition featuring popular Japanese manga series Chiikawa to Hong Kong drew...

by Theodora Yu August 2, 2026