Why China children wear ‘canine-head hats’ and have humble names like dogs or pigs
In a bizarre example of ancient superstition, Chinese parents dress their children in “dog-head hats” and give them strange names, like pig or worm....
What are China’s hottest jobs as AI reshapes the labour market?
China’s job market is entering a decisive phase of structural transformation as the country retools its growth model after years of rapid expansion. As...
Venezuela accuses US of attacks on key sites amid military build-up and flight ban
At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard around 2am local time (2pm in Hong Kong) on Saturday in the capital, Caracas. Venezuela’s...
Most patients at Hong Kong A&E departments unaware of evening clinics as alternative
Most patients visiting Hong Kong emergency departments at public hospitals at night for minor ailments were not aware they could go to evening clinics...
Operation Santa Claus: victory for rising Hong Kong tennis as players ace charity efforts
Up-and-coming Hong Kong tennis player Yandy Shek Cheuk-ying clinched her first title as a professional in her home city’s annual tournament as she and...
Conflict with China won’t benefit South Korea, Lee Jae-myung says ahead of state visit
Ahead of his state visit to China, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said that while security cooperation with the US was an “unavoidable reality”...
Global Infrastructure Partners invests in Philippines’ Aboitiz InfraCapital
Philippines’ Aboitiz Equity Ventures has agreed for BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners to take a 40% stake in Aboitiz InfraCapital; the Philippines government is ramping...
China to lead joint naval drills with Brics nations in South African waters
China will lead a joint naval exercise with Brics nations in South African waters next week – the bloc’s first such defence cooperation that...
Chinese ex-policewoman ‘Hotpot’ addresses workplace stereotypes in stand-up comedy
A former policewoman in China is shining on stage as a stand-up comedian, sharing stories that address stereotypes about women in law enforcement. The...