Hong Kong man pleads guilty to subversive promotion of pro-Taiwan party
A Hong Kong man has pleaded guilty to inciting subversion under the national security law for promoting a pro-Taiwan party and disseminating anti-Communist messages...
Over 900 Hong Kong restaurants welcome dogs on day 1 of pet-licensing scheme
Published: 3:28pm, 9 Jul 2026Updated: 4:55pm, 9 Jul 2026 More than 900 restaurants and eateries in Hong Kong opened their doors to customers with...
South Korea set to power US fight for naval dominance amid rising geopolitical tensions
Published: 3:08pm, 9 Jul 2026Updated: 4:32pm, 9 Jul 2026 The United States is turning to South Korea’s world-leading shipbuilding industry to refresh its ageing...
Chinese man awarded US$73,500 for video featuring Tibet’s beauty, garnering 21 million likes
The tourism authority of Tibet has announced a 500,000-yuan (US$73,500) award for an online influencer whose viral road trip video promoted local tourism and...
It costs a record US$99,700 to buy a small car permit in Singapore
The right to own a small car in Singapore climbed to a record high of S$129,000 ($99,700), with analysts saying premiums could rise further...
Malaysia denies 1MDB fugitive Jho Low entered country with Chinese delegation
A senior Malaysian lawmaker on Thursday denied that fugitive businessman Jho Low had entered the country for talks linked to the theft of billions...
Hong Kong stocks retreat as regional tech volatility offsets short covering
Hong Kong stocks closed mixed on Thursday as a rally in major technology firms and solid mainland inflows offset a broader market sell-off driven...
Active fault line threatens world’s biggest hydropower project, Chinese geologists warn
Published: 12:00pm, 9 Jul 2026Updated: 12:15pm, 9 Jul 2026 Chinese geologists have determined that an active fault line directly beneath the world’s largest hydropower...
In Nato summit gaffe, Trump says ‘Islamic Republic of Japan’ fired missiles at US ship
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said “the Islamic Republic of Japan” fired missiles at a US aircraft carrier, apparently confusing long-time ally Japan...