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,...
Yemen’s Houthis say they targeted tanker in Red Sea with missile
Published: 2:47pm, 1 Sep 2025Updated: 2:50pm, 1 Sep 2025 Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Monday said they had fired a missile at a tanker in...
‘Impossible conditions’: Indonesian groups call off protests as security raised
Published: 2:41pm, 1 Sep 2025Updated: 2:42pm, 1 Sep 2025 Indonesian students and civil society groups called off protests in Jakarta on Monday, citing fears...
Hong Kong plans 360-strong delegation for Victory Day parade in Beijing
Hong Kong’s leader is set to front what is potentially the city’s largest commemorative delegation to Beijing this week to attend a military parade...