In Malaysia, ex-Proton CEO’s self-reliance sermon spurs backlash: ‘spare us’
A call from the former CEO of Proton for Malays to abandon a “mentality of waiting for aid” has been met with ridicule online,...
Why China’s new duty-free access is a lifeline for South African exporters
History was made this Labour Day, as China’s southern Shenzhen Bay port cleared 24 tonnes of South African apples and central Hunan province processed...
AI Startup “Spakona” Wins ATLA Contract for UAV Teaming Technology
On April 7, Tokyo-based AI company Spakona Inc. announced that it will conduct research and development of onboard AI to enable flight demonstrations involving...
Philippine parliament start vote on Sara Duterte’s impeachment bid
Lawmakers in the Philippines are set to vote on Monday on whether to impeach Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio, in what could create a major hurdle...
Private sector will be invited to run new elderly care centres for middle class
Hong Kong authorities will experiment leasing government-built elderly care facilities to the private sector, with the pilot programme aiming to provide more diverse services...
China ranks third in global index for AI competitiveness in life sciences
China ranked third in a new global index measuring competitiveness in AI for biotechnology, healthcare and longevity, as the race to apply AI moves...
The Weeknd reveals dates for Hong Kong concerts at Kai Tak Stadium
Published: 2:59pm, 11 May 2026Updated: 3:40pm, 11 May 2026 Canadian singer-songwriter The Weeknd will perform two concerts at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium in...
Calls for 20,500 ride-hailing permits to keep 15,000 cars on Hong Kong roads daily
Published: 2:56pm, 11 May 2026Updated: 2:57pm, 11 May 2026 Hong Kong authorities should issue about 20,500 licences in the first phase of regulating ride-hailing...
Japan’s late-night cafes open doors to soothe mothers of crying babies
Published: 2:44pm, 11 May 2026Updated: 3:26pm, 11 May 2026 A growing number of late-night cafes across Japan are opening their doors to mothers struggling...