Hong Kong slams attempts to ‘smear’ government ahead of Jimmy Lai mitigation
A top Hong Kong official has condemned attempts by external forces and “anti-China absconders” to “smear” the government ahead of Jimmy Lai Chee-ying’s mitigation...
Singapore steps up migrant worker reforms amid calls for deeper change
The life of a migrant worker in Singapore is bittersweet. Ramesh, 29, came to the city state in search of a good job. He...
China’s EV Doom! 90% of Car Makers Shut Down, New Cars Pile Up, 18 Months at Ports!
From above, tens of thousands of brand-new electric vehicles line up neatly along the roads. They stretch for more than 10 kilometers, appearing as...
Schools Increasingly Consider Rewarding Teachers for Results, Not Seniority
In several states and hundreds of local school districts, traditional teacher salary structures based on years of service are being replaced by merit and...
What to Know About the Drug Causing a Withdrawal Crisis in Fentanyl Users
An adulterant in fentanyl is creating a new crisis of withdrawal symptoms for users and provoking public concern in multiple U.S. cities. The new...
China calls on US to form united front against Japanese militarism
China has called on the US to work together to prevent a resurgence of militarism in Japan, with Beijing signalling that more sanctions could...
Hong Kong’s Legco to discuss post-Tai Po fire support but question session cancelled
Hong Kong’s newly elected lawmakers will discuss a government motion to strengthen support for Wang Fuk Court fire victims at their first chamber meeting...
1 dead in UK, 100,000 French homes without power as storms batter Europe
A man was killed after a tree fell on a caravan in England after record winds brought by Storm Goretti, as 100,000 homes in...
Including suppliers in new Hong Kong rules on scaffolding nets ‘overreaching’
Hong Kong’s development minister has ruled out expanding an approval system for scaffolding nets to cover suppliers, saying it would amount to government overreach,...