Woman charged over Singapore crash that killed Indonesian girl in Chinatown
A 38-year-old woman has been charged over her involvement in an accident which killed a six-year-old Indonesian girl and severely injured her mother at...
Hong Kong to set up company this year to fast-track San Tin tech hub as firms eye move
Hong Kong authorities will set up a company this year to accelerate the development of an innovation hub near the border, with firms already...
Japan’s deportation drive strikes fear into asylum seekers, foreign residents
Japan’s tougher deportation drive is deepening fear among asylum seekers and long-term foreign residents, rights groups say, warning that the government’s push to remove...
Chinese youth are embracing Ching Ming with cultural confidence
The Ching Ming Festival, a traditional Chinese festival with a long history, is a time dedicated to paying tribute to deceased family members and...
Singapore says no negotiations for Hormuz safe passage; transit is ‘right, not privilege’
Singapore will not negotiate for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as doing so would undermine fundamental principles of international law, Foreign Affairs...
Ancient China lavish toilet routines: nobles used silk, Empress Cixi had 28 maids to serve her
For most ordinary people in ancient China, using the toilet was a routine necessity. In the imperial court, however, even the most private act...
‘Sawadeekowloon’: mural celebrates Thai culture in Hong Kong under renovation scheme
Seven murals celebrating the Thai and Chiu Chow heritage of Hong Kong’s Kowloon City will be erected in the district known for its ethnic...
Indonesian fisherman nets surprise catch – a Chinese underwater drone
A Chinese underwater drone was caught by an Indonesian fisherman near a key waterway leading to Australia on Monday, local media reported. The discovery...
New research institute to ramp up efforts as Hong Kong pursues ‘AI for all’
A new research institute in Hong Kong is set to ramp up efforts to develop “AI for all” as early as this month, mapping...