Airbnb chooses Alibaba’s open-source AI over ‘not ready’ ChatGPT
Alibaba Group Holding’s Qwen AI models are winning over major Western firms like Airbnb, underscoring the growing global appeal of China’s open-source approach to...
Can the Philippines regain its tourism edge with revival of China e-visas?
The Philippines will revive its electronic visa programme for Chinese tourists next month, nearly two years after its abrupt suspension, as part of a...
‘Head-on’ bus collision kills at least 46 in Uganda
Two buses collided on a major highway in Uganda early on Wednesday, killing 46 people and injuring several others, police said, lowering the death...
US safety agency investigators to assist Hong Kong with fatal plane crash probe
Published: 3:57pm, 22 Oct 2025Updated: 3:59pm, 22 Oct 2025 A United States’ transport safety agency is deploying five investigators to Hong Kong to assist...
Russia launches deadly barrage on Ukraine after Putin–Trump summit shelved
Russia launched multiple drone and missile strikes on Ukraine as the latest peace attempts by US President Donald Trump appeared to be floundering. Advertisement...
Hong Kong’s Wine and Dine Festival: how to taste the best of all worlds
The Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival is back this year with the promise of more exclusive events, award-winning food, finer wines, and longer...
China’s double threat, a hidden card in the trade war: 7 science highlights
We have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like...
Apple hits snags in development of foldable iPad with 18-inch screen
Apple’s effort to reinvent the iPad by adding a giant foldable screen has hit development hurdles, potentially delaying the planned launch. Advertisement The Cupertino,...
Return to China of cancer researcher Wang Qianben reunites esteemed family
Published: 3:00pm, 22 Oct 2025Updated: 3:12pm, 22 Oct 2025 The recent return to China of cancer researcher and professor Wang Qianben marks the reunion...