2026 – Page 842 – From Inside Asia

Long-term gains worthwhile, Paul Chan says as Hongkongers slam lack of budget sweeteners

Hong Kong’s financial chief has defended his latest budget against public criticism over the lack of sweeteners, stressing that the government must balance its...

by Edith Lin February 25, 2026

World

‘Worst is yet to come’: Hong Kong’s early childhood sector hit hard by funding cuts

Hong Kong’s early childhood education sector will receive its lowest level of subsidy in more than a decade as the number of preschools falls...

by William Yiu February 25, 2026

US Politics

Vance Says US Sees Evidence Iran Is Trying to Pursue a Nuclear Weapon

Vice President JD Vance said on Feb. 25 that the Trump administration has seen evidence that Iran is trying to rebuild its nuclear program...

by FIA Staff February 25, 2026

World

Near-blind Rohingya refugee found dead after US border agents release him out in cold

A nearly blind refugee from Myanmar missing since his release from a Buffalo jail into the custody of US Border Patrol has been found...

by Reuters February 25, 2026

World

HKEX profit jumps 36% to another record high on surging turnover, IPOs

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), which operates Asia’s third-largest stock exchange, reported record high annual profit for the second straight year, thanks to...

by Enoch Yiu February 25, 2026

World

Confrontation or dialogue? You choose, North Korea’s Kim tells US

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has warned that Pyongyang was ready for confrontation with the US but also left the door open for dialogue,...

by Park Chan-kyong February 25, 2026

World

Quick as a blink: Chinese scientists unveil 3D printing in under a second

Chinese scientists have developed a new technique that solidifies liquid into three-dimensional objects in under a second, making for the world’s fastest 3D printing....

by Zhang Tong February 25, 2026

World

Hong Kong budget: everything you need to know from tax breaks to a big bet on AI

We have put together stories from our coverage of Hong Kong’s 2026-27 budget. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please...

by SCMP February 25, 2026

US Politics

In Photos: 2026 State of the Union Address

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by FIA Staff February 25, 2026