Vietnam’s To Lam makes ‘fast and furious’ cuts to bureaucracy in quest for lean new era
In the quest to hasten a “new era” for Vietnam, Communist Party Chief To Lam is reducing a bloated bureaucracy, including cutting the number...
Hong Kong police asked to investigate after flat catches fire twice in 2 days
Hong Kong police have been asked to investigate a “suspicious” fire in a public housing flat, which had experienced a separate blaze earlier. Advertisement...
US tariffs could endanger 16 million export jobs in China: Goldman Sachs
US tariffs on Chinese imports could put as many as 16 million jobs at risk in China, especially in the manufacturing of goods for...
Keith Yip promoted to deputy commissioner of police in Hong Kong
Published: 11:19am, 28 Apr 2025Updated: 11:20am, 28 Apr 2025 Keith Yip Wan-lung, director of crime and security of Hong Kong police, has been promoted...
Amanda Knox on her ‘big sister’ Monica Lewinsky and coming series on wrongful conviction
Amanda Knox has found comfort in “the sisterhood of ill repute”. Advertisement Speaking at the LA Times Festival of Books at the weekend, Knox...
Philippines’ Bulusan Volcano erupts, spewing ash 4.5km high
A restive volcano in the central Philippines spewed a column of ash as high as 4.5km (2.8 miles) into the sky on Monday morning,...
China Future Tech webinar | US-China tech war in era of Trump tariffs
Date and time: Thursday, May 8, 2025 | 10.30am-11.30am HKT Advertisement This webinar will be live-streamed on this page on May 8, 2025, at...
Will closer US-Japan-Philippines security ties create hostile bloc at China’s doorstep?
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will visit the Philippines this week to boost security cooperation, including an intelligence-sharing agreement expected to sharpen regional surveillance...
Japan is home to world’s smallest park, with space for 1 person at a time
A “pocket park” in central Japan, measuring only 0.24 square metres (2.58 sq ft) with space for just one person to sit on a...