As pioneering Chinese web forum returns, authorities warn free speech has limits
Chinese authorities have praised the return of Tianya – which was one of the country’s most popular internet forums in the pre-algorithm, pre-short-video era...
Starry Lee urges Hong Kong officials to respect lawmakers’ dissent amid pushback
Published: 4:53pm, 2 Jun 2026Updated: 5:23pm, 2 Jun 2026 Hong Kong Legislative Council president Starry Lee Wai-king has urged officials to respect lawmakers’ dissenting...
Hong Kong retail sales rise 8.6% in April on back of higher visitor arrivals
Published: 4:48pm, 2 Jun 2026Updated: 4:58pm, 2 Jun 2026 Hong Kong’s retail sales rose by 8.6 per cent year on year in April, extending...
How foreign investors should view China’s ‘little giants’ scheme
The surge of interest in Chinese humanoid robotics has raised a practical question for investors, corporate strategists and supply chain executives: who makes the...
Philippine Senate deadlock deepens after Estrada arrest, complicating Sara Duterte’s trial
The arrest of Philippine Senator Jinggoy Estrada has deepened a stand-off in the Senate, leaving the chamber split between two 11-member blocs and raising...
ByteDance loses key AI research leader behind Seed models amid monetisation push
A renowned artificial intelligence researcher who spearheaded foundational AI research for TikTok owner ByteDance has announced his departure from the company. The unexpected development...
‘Humiliation’: video shows basketball coach slapping boy, ordering self-harm
A viral video showing a basketball coach forcing a pupil to slap himself in front of others at a Hong Kong school has sparked...
Malaysia tells Norway to hasten scrapped missile deal refund
Malaysia has urged Norway to help expedite a refund for the cancelled missile procurement deal, with Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin insisting that Oslo...
Philippine President Marcos’ ratings hit record low as inflation bites
Published: 2:55pm, 2 Jun 2026Updated: 3:39pm, 2 Jun 2026 Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s net satisfaction rating has hit an all-time low, with observers...