Does K-pop need the Grammys? BTS’ boycott reignites debate
For Asian musicians, the Grammy Awards represent the ultimate dream and recognition of success in the global music industry long dominated by their Western...
Democrats Set 2028 Primary Calendar, With South Carolina First
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) voted on Aug. 15 to approve the first six states for its 2028 presidential nominating calendar, with South Carolina...
Hong Kong’s growing wealth inequality: will it be an M- or olive-shaped society?
An ageing society and a widening income gap threaten Hong Kong’s social fabric. In the last of a five-part series on the city’s five-year...
Luxury home sales rebound in mainland China but overall market recovery unlikely: analysts
Sales of luxury homes in mainland China’s top cities are picking up as high-net-worth individuals, benefiting from the country’s tech boom, splash out billions...
Australia urged to lead Indo-Pacific cable shield as hybrid war risks rise
The cables that link Australia with the rest of the world lie mostly unseen, stretched across the seabed and threaded through some of the...
Colombia leader asks Trump to suspend tariffs after deadly quake
Colombia’s new President Abelardo de la Espriella on Saturday called on his US counterpart Donald Trump to suspend tariffs currently targeting the South American...
US Tells EU ‘Now It’s Time to Deliver’ on Trade Commitments
The United States is urging the European Union to further ease its corporate environmental rules, citing commitments Brussels made with Washington during last year’s...
China’s 1MW perovskite solar farm beats silicon system in industrial-scale test
A China-led team has cleared the last major hurdle in the race to commercialise the most promising alternative to conventional silicon solar technology, paving...
Hong Kong’s new university town a test of the city’s global ambitions
Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis University Town is no longer just a planning concept. After site visits by a university town task force, the government...