Hong Kong police inspector spared jail for running red light, causing injury
A Hong Kong court has spared a police inspector from jail for driving through a red light and causing serious injuries to a pedestrian...
Tesla sees exodus of South Korean retail investors as crypto’s allure rises
South Korea’s retail investors are losing faith in Tesla’s stock, ramping up their selling last month amid growing disillusionment with the electric carmaker and...
Why South Korea and Japan are turning against foreign homebuyers
Government measures to deter foreign buyers from purchasing residential properties are by no means the preserve of Asian economies. In February 2024, Canada extended...
French influence in Vietnam declines as Chinese language, culture gain ground
As Vietnam celebrates the 80th anniversary of its declaration of independence from colonial rule this week, French cultural influence remains ubiquitous, but not many...
Hong Kong’s crop of green bonds, ESG funds flourishes
Hong Kong was responsible for nearly half of the green bonds issued in Asia in 2024 and saw a surge in sustainability-related funds, as...
South Korea’s Samsung, SK Hynix stocks sag after US revokes China chip permits
Shares of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix slid on Monday after the Trump administration decided to make it harder for the world’s largest memory...
Hong Kong, 2 mainland Chinese cities named UN body’s top innovation cluster
A cluster of cities comprising Hong Kong and two others from mainland China has been named the world’s top innovation hub, a feat attributed...
Could this small ancient shrimp be the next big thing in Xinjiang aquaculture?
They are small, ancient and might just have the potential to help some of China’s most salt-affected areas turn a profit. Advertisement Brine shrimp,...
Ballet inspired by Hong Kong kung fu legend Bruce Lee set for global spotlight
The Hong Kong Ballet will launch a new performance inspired by local kung fu legend Bruce Lee and present it on the global stage,...