South Korean ‘nation’s actor’ Ahn Sung-ki dies at 74
Ahn Sung-ki, one of South Korean cinema’s biggest stars whose prolific 60-year career and positive, gentle public image earned him the nickname “The Nation’s...
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Starry Lee or Ronick Chan? Lawmakers’ choice will reveal their priorities
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu swore in the new Legislative Council on January 1 without issue, even though a few lawmakers had...
Indonesia seizes land the size of Switzerland in crack down on resources: ‘just beginning’
It started in earnest in March, with a swathe of palm-oil estates seized from a tycoon caught up in corruption allegations. Nine months later,...
Veteran Hong Kong filmmaker Eric Tsang confirms departure as TVB general manager
Veteran filmmaker and television executive Eric Tsang Chi-wai has confirmed he will step down as TVB general manager, bringing an end to months of...
Trump Praised for Bold, Unprecedented Venezuela Operation
WASHINGTON—On the morning of Jan. 3, many Americans woke up to news that U.S. special forces had captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. A military...
Japan gamer, 12, plans to quit school to pursue esports, supported by parents, sparks debate
A 12-year-old Japanese gaming streamer is set to drop out after graduating from primary school to pursue esports full time, sparking controversy online. The...
Police to deepen Asean ties as Hong Kong set to host first top Interpol meeting
Hong Kong’s police chief has pledged to ramp up collaboration with Asean countries to fortify the force’s role as a “superconnector” in law enforcement,...
Hong Kong office leasing rebound lifts outlook for 2026, but rents remain under pressure
Hong Kong’s battered office sector showed cautious signs of life in 2025, supported by improved take-up in core districts and a slower pace of...
HKMA in talks with SFC, Insurance Authority to promote fintech over next 5 years
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) expects to work with other financial regulators to promote artificial intelligence adoption in various sectors over the next...