HK Phil’s new chief executive choice sparks controversy
The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra’s choice of its new chief executive has stirred controversy, with an anonymous letter apparently sent to the government to...
Apple joins RedNote, plane software mastermind leaves US for China: 7 highlights
Published: 12:12pm, 22 Aug 2025Updated: 12:54pm, 22 Aug 2025 We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the...
Study reveals how corn has evolved to sense and respond to environment
Corn communicates with its neighbours by releasing a gas that prompts nearby plants to alter their soil, a new study has found. Advertisement And...
How Malaysia’s bid to prevent a ‘corrupt-minded society’ is taking a comic turn
Malaysian children as young as four will be given comics on the evils of corruption, as the country’s anti-corruption commission turns to live-streamed court...
Malaysia jet explosion reignites debate over ageing air force arsenal
Published: 11:49am, 22 Aug 2025Updated: 12:09pm, 22 Aug 2025 Footage of a Malaysian air force jet bursting into flames during take-off has prompted renewed...
Why Japan’s support for Ukraine boosts Nato’s plan for Tokyo office
A pledge by Japan this week to provide a security guarantee for Ukraine alongside other allies is a reminder that Tokyo may be Europe’s...
‘Play offence’: Trump hints Ukraine should widen attacks on Russia
Published: 10:30am, 22 Aug 2025Updated: 10:31am, 22 Aug 2025 US President Donald Trump insinuated in a social media post that he is open to...
Nvidia halts H20 AI chip production amid China concerns: report
Nvidia has told some component suppliers to suspend production of its H20 AI chip, designed specifically for the Chinese market, the Information reported on...
Trump aide calls India’s Russian oil purchases ‘laundromat for the Kremlin’
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro blasted India for continuing to buy Russian oil and said he expects punitive tariffs of 50 per cent...