Online appeal by Chinese woman to boost granny’s funeral attendance gains 130 million views
Dozens of internet users in China turned up for the funeral of a 90-year-old grandmother after her granddaughter made an online plea for attendees....
The drone age: hi-tech wizardry propels Hong Kong towards lift-off
On a sunny afternoon in late November, hundreds of onlookers gathered beside a picturesque lake near Shanghai as a massive silver drone lifted off...
Repeat buyer tucks into another McDonald’s Hong Kong shop for US$15.2 million
McDonald’s has sold another Hong Kong retail property for HK$118.7 million (US$15.2 million), bringing the proceeds from its ongoing asset disposal programme to about...
Japan’s Takaichi tipped for snap election gamble as poll ratings soar
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, riding high in opinion polls, is expected to call a general election in the coming months to capitalise on...
US House votes to extend Obamacare subsidies, thanks to revolt among Republicans
US lawmakers voted on Thursday to revive health insurance subsidies that expired at the end of last year, offering hope to millions of Americans...
Thousands of passenger, cargo drones will fill Hong Kong skies in decade, expert says
Thousands of passenger and cargo air taxis could be flying across Hong Kong within a decade as the low-altitude economy takes off, according to...
IRS to Start Accepting Tax Returns on Jan. 26 for 2025 Tax Season
Americans eager to file their tax returns this year can start as soon as Jan. 26, when the IRS kicks off the 2026 filing...
House Passes 3-Year Extension of Obamacare Subsidies
The House of Representatives passed a three-year extension of the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced subsidies on Jan. 8, adding to the political drama surrounding...
Trump to Order Purchase of $200 Billion in Mortgage Bonds
President Donald Trump on Thursday said the United States will purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds, with the goal of bringing down housing costs....