Kowloon leads as 70% of Hong Kong’s subdivided flats registered for grace period
About 70 per cent of subdivided flats in Hong Kong have been registered for a grace period under a new law aimed at eradicating...
To Tackle Alzheimer’s, Scientists Turn To The Brain’s Own Immune System
AsianScientist (Oct. 27, 2026) –Blocking an immune signalling pathway in the brain can help restore the function of the brain’s immune cells and calm...
Philippines holds oil storage talks with Saudi Arabia, Russia, US
The Philippines is in talks with Saudi Arabia, Russia and the United States to store oil in the fuel-import-dependent nation, in a bid to...
China’s former vice-premier Liu Yandong dies at age 80
Published: 6:09pm, 28 Oct 2026Updated: 6:21pm, 28 Oct 2026 Former Chinese vice-premier Liu Yandong died of illness on Wednesday at the age of 80....
Japan’s US$6 billion port plan aims to revive Bangladesh’s bruised economy
Japan’s push to expand industrial and port cooperation with Bangladesh could transform the South Asian country into a regional trade gateway, analysts say, connecting...
Chinese student encouraged by farm owner enrols in master’s programme 6 years later
Chinese social media users were touched by the story of a young man who, six years ago, was encouraged by a strawberry farm owner...
Chinese drug sector’s stature grows at major cancer conference
An array of Chinese drug makers showcased positive trial results for new cancer treatments at a major European medical conference, underscoring the expanding international...
At least 30 dead in Spain after high-speed trains collide
Published: 5:53pm, 28 Oct 2026Updated: 6:28pm, 28 Oct 2026 A high-speed train slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped, derailing two...
China seeks India’s help in defusing border tensions
China said it would seek India’s help to “maintain peace and stability in the border areas” after new stand-offs in a long-disputed region threatened...