Is Philippines geared for El Nino? Critics say water-planning has run dry
As the Philippines braces for months of drought and shortages in key resources due to the current El Nino season, questions are mounting over...
Trump Says US in Talks With China, Russia on Denuclearization
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he walks to board Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Md., on Oct. 13, 2026. Kent Nishimura/AFP...
Chinese fugitive poses as dead twin brother for 2 decades exposed by sibling’s ex-lover
A Chinese fugitive who posed as his deceased twin brother for 19 years was recently arrested after his late brother’s ex-girlfriend identified him. In...
It’s your funeral: former academic gives Hongkongers more end-of-life choices
After years of teaching Hongkongers about death and end-of-life arrangements, Dr Ng Kwai-lun realised there was a gap between what people were told they...
South Korea-US alliance losing ‘trust’ amid widening cracks in ties
South Korea’s long-standing alliance with America is being tested by feuds spanning from investment deals to intelligence leaks, compromising Seoul’s ability to respond to...
Tapping into tech and talent
Download the PDF This is the fourth in a series of factsheets about Hong Kong’s first five-year plan and 2026 policy address. The series...
Sharpening Hong Kong’s edge
Download the PDF This is the third in a series of Factsheets on Hong Kong’s first five-year plan and 2026 policy address. The series...
Hong Kong to carry out 24-hour patrols near Apec meeting venue and delegate hotels
Hong Kong police will conduct round-the-clock patrols in Wan Chai from Friday as part of enhanced security arrangements for the coming Apec Finance Ministers’...
Pageantry matters for US-China summits, even with modest results
Bernard Chan, born in 1965, is a Hong Kong businessman. The most consequential outcome of President Xi Jinping’s Washington visit might be his US...