China’s involution problem is not just about supply but also demand
In economic policy documents, Beijing’s leadership used the term “involution”, neijuan in Chinese, in efforts to combat excessive competition in market segments such as...
Trump approval rating holds at 40%, lowest level of his term: poll
Published: 6:12am, 19 Aug 2025Updated: 8:50am, 19 Aug 2025 US President Donald Trump’s approval rating held at 40 per cent in recent weeks, matching...
HKU virologist says next pandemic inevitable and world may not be ready
In the fourth instalment of a series to mark the 10th anniversary of the Future Science Prize, Victoria Bela and Holly Chik look at...
Russia rejects deployment of troops from Nato countries in Ukraine
Russia has once again categorically rejected the deployment of troops from Nato countries in Ukraine amid US-led efforts to end the war. Advertisement The...
How Beijing’s proposed new embassy in London could benefit Britain
In a world increasingly defined by digital diplomacy and virtual communication, the persistent struggle over bricks and mortar might seem like an old-fashioned skirmish....
‘Ketamine Queen’ accused of selling fatal dose to Matthew Perry to plead guilty
A woman known as the “Ketamine Queen”, charged with selling Matthew Perry the drug that killed him, agreed to plead guilty on Monday. Advertisement...
Union leader says he would take prison over forced end to Air Canada strike
A leader of the union on strike against Air Canada said on Monday he would risk jail time rather than allow cabin crew to...
Hamas accepts new Gaza truce plan from mediators Egypt and Qatar, official says
Hamas has accepted a new ceasefire proposal for Gaza, a senior member from the group said on Monday, after a fresh diplomatic push to...
Newsmax agrees to pay US$67 million in defamation case over 2020 election claims
The conservative network Newsmax will pay US$67 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of defaming a voting equipment company by spreading lies about...