Europe is expecting a wave of Chinese tourists. Should it thank Donald Trump?
Europe is basking in summer, with sunny skies, high temperatures – and a surge in Chinese tourists. Advertisement Despite lingering challenges such as visa...
Taiwan superstar Jay Chou lookalike closes pancake shop due to waning interest
One of Mandopop king Jay Chou’s many lookalikes recently closed one of his pancake shops due to dwindling interest and an inability to cover...
‘Extreme conditions’ notice not a stop-work order, Eric Chan tells Hongkongers
Published: 3:40pm, 9 Aug 2025Updated: 4:35pm, 9 Aug 2025 An “extreme conditions” announcement in Hong Kong does not constitute an order to suspend work,...
2 Malaysian tourists set on fire in Bangkok
Published: 3:08pm, 9 Aug 2025Updated: 4:53pm, 9 Aug 2025 Two Malaysian tourists were doused with paint thinner and set alight outside one of Bangkok’s...
Green gold: the rise of Thailand’s coveted exotic plant trade
Bright, heart-shaped anthuriums spilled onto the walkways, as collectors expertly examined the intricate patterns of philodendrons, pausing for a moment to admire the rows...
Chinese woman jailed for killing lover who told her to hit him and not break up
Published: 2:00pm, 9 Aug 2025Updated: 2:24pm, 9 Aug 2025 A woman in China has been sentenced to 11 years in jail for causing the...
Malaysians, Singaporeans brush off Trump’s attack on Intel CEO
Published: 1:21pm, 9 Aug 2025Updated: 1:34pm, 9 Aug 2025 Intel’s Malaysian-born CEO was thrust into the international spotlight this week as the latest subject...
Beijing slams G7 for ‘slandering and defaming’ Hong Kong police over bounties
Published: 1:01pm, 9 Aug 2025Updated: 7:42pm, 9 Aug 2025 Beijing has slammed the G7 for “blatantly slandering and defaming” Hong Kong police’s law enforcement...
Can going to Hong Kong internet cafes help you score Blackpink concert tickets?
Published: 12:00pm, 9 Aug 2025Updated: 12:16pm, 9 Aug 2025 The excitement and anxiety were palpable at an internet cafe in Hong Kong as patrons...