Will China’s new visa targeting STEM talents give it an edge over the world?
Rahdar Hussain Afridi, a Pakistani national studying for a PhD in robotics at Peking University, had been worried about whether he could stay on...
Murdoch family reach deal on succession as Lachlan gets media empire
The Murdoch family has reached a deal that will see Rupert Murdoch’s politically conservative eldest son Lachlan Murdoch cement control of the family media...
Hong Kong shoots up global talent ranking to No 4: John Lee
Published: 9:39am, 9 Sep 2025Updated: 9:59am, 9 Sep 2025 Hong Kong has secured the fourth spot globally for talent, catapulting five places to achieve...
What drives Chinese anger over the Nanking massacre
On September 3, I watched the live broadcast of China’s military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in World War II. The...
Japan mum-daughter run maid cafe; debate as woman tells how she gave birth at 14
A mother and daughter duo who runs a maid cafe together in Japan has gone viral after the woman revealed she gave birth at...
Hong Kong’s economy is growing, but why are some sectors still hurting?
Published: 8:30am, 9 Sep 2025Updated: 8:39am, 9 Sep 2025 With Hong Kong leader John Lee set to deliver his annual policy address on September...
Police in Nepal open fire on pro-social media protest, killing 17
Published: 8:28am, 9 Sep 2025Updated: 8:57am, 9 Sep 2025 Police in Nepal’s capital of Kathmandu opened fire on Monday on demonstrators protesting a government...
How Kim Jong-un’s travel toilet exposes his biometric espionage fears
Published: 8:00am, 9 Sep 2025Updated: 9:39am, 9 Sep 2025 When North Korean leader Kim Jong-un rose from his chair after a two-hour meeting with...
Northeastern Chinese want fresher durians. A port operator is making it happen
To get Southeast Asia’s coveted durians more quickly into the hands of Chinese consumers, a port operator in the relatively far-flung market of northeastern...