Authorities to seek public views on walkway for New Praya selfie hotspot
Hong Kong authorities will consult the public later this year on building a pedestrian walkway for a waterfront selfie hotspot in Kennedy Town, with...
Hong Kong to test firefighting drones in pilot scheme
Hong Kong authorities will launch a pilot scheme to test firefighting drones, with the aim of deploying the equipment in operations once the technology...
Why Your Brain Feels Losses More Deeply Than Wins
Researchers identified a small group of neurons in the mouse brain that decides when a loss changes an animal’s place in the social hierarchy....
Nipah cases in India raise regional anxiety but experts say wider spread unlikely
A small cluster of Nipah virus infections reported in eastern India has sparked regional anxiety because of the disease’s high fatality rate, prompting countries...
A Coronation Disguised as Consensus
An election implies a choice. It implies a contest of visions, a debate over the future, and a mandate granted by the governed. Việt...
Nipah virus alarms China, semiconductor fibre breakthrough: 7 science highlights
We have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like...
Hong Kong’s US$8 billion wealth fund eyes fintech, aerospace and AI for growth
The Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC) is eyeing investments in fintech, aerospace and artificial intelligence, tapping the city’s strengths and a wave of incoming...
South Korea’s ex-first lady Kim Keon-hee gets 20 months’ jail for corruption
A South Korean court sentenced former first lady Kim Keon-hee to one year and eight months in prison on Wednesday for corruption but acquitted...
As Shutdown Looms, Senate Republicans Want Democrats’ Homeland Security Reform Ideas
WASHINGTON—As a Friday deadline to fund the federal government draws closer, Senate Republicans are asking Democrats to clarify their expectations around funding for the...