Australian smuggler jailed record 8 years for mailing lizards in popcorn bags
A Sydney man who tried to post native lizards, dragons and other reptiles out of Australia in bags of popcorn and biscuit tins has...
Hong Kong welcomes at least 4 new babies as it enters Year of the Horse
Hong Kong has welcomed at least four new babies as it enters the Year of the Horse, including a girl whose father is a...
Can chatbots tell Hongkongers’ fortunes or just make them up out of thin AI-r?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is unlikely to replace feng shui masters despite a growing trend of people turning to chatbots for fortune-telling, Hong Kong soothsayers...
Why big power rivalry is the ‘main threat’ to Asean maritime security
If there is one big threat to maritime security in Southeast Asia, it is the growing wariness between the big players in the region....
Taiwan singer visits over 100 mainland Chinese cities to help farmers sell produce
Taiwan singer Kenji Wu has received official praise for his grass roots charitable activities in mainland China. Wu, better known as Wu Kequn in...
India’s huge new megaport off Southeast Asia gets green go-ahead
India’s environmental court has given the go-ahead to the strategically significant Great Nicobar infrastructure project despite widespread concerns of ecological damage to the island...
Hong Kong crowds flock to Tai Po wishing tree for Lunar New Year blessings
Local residents and tourists flocked to the wishing tree in Tai Po on the first day of the Lunar New Year to pray for...
How Hong Kong is galloping towards prosperity with Lunar New Year fireworks spectacle
Hong Kong will welcome the Year of the Horse with a 23-minute Lunar New Year fireworks display on Wednesday, showcasing vibrant elements inspired by...
Strong Lunar New Year demand fuels China’s gold jewellery market
In the run-up to Lunar New Year, Chinese consumers were busy choosing gold jewellery, a traditional gift with deep cultural connotations, as strong market...