China’s CXMT gets pledge of support as provincial party chief vows chip-industry expansion
Three weeks into his tenure as the Communist Party secretary of Anhui province, Li Lecheng carried out an on-site inspection at China’s home-grown memory...
Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: start-up turns to tech to tackle urban waste
Inconvenience is one of the biggest obstacles to recycling, a challenge that prompted a Hongkonger to establish a one-stop recycling service. Jorch Wong Ching-hei...
Vehicle may have sparked Mongolia wildfire, putting China rescuers on high alert
A grassland fire in Mongolia has raised fresh concerns in China, underscoring the recurring risk of cross-border environmental hazards. This is not the first...
AI job losses set to rein in office demand in developed Asia-Pacific economies: report
A mild displacement of jobs across the Asia-Pacific region as companies expand their use of AI would trim five percentage points off growth in...
2 Hong Kong MTR disruptions may be linked, expert says
Published: 1:38pm, 15 Oct 2026Updated: 3:51pm, 15 Oct 2026 Two rush-hour disruptions at Hong Kong’s Lam Tin MTR station within 15 hours could be...
‘Witch hunt’ sweeps up Asian men misidentified in alleged Cornell gang rape
Published: 1:24pm, 15 Oct 2026Updated: 1:48pm, 15 Oct 2026 One message told him to “go to hell”. Others said he deserved to be imprisoned....
Emboldened by hybrid car deal, Europe coalesces around tougher China stance
Published: 12:46pm, 15 Oct 2026Updated: 12:49pm, 15 Oct 2026 The EU’s surprise deal with China on hybrid cars last week was supposed to ease...
Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: veteran who keeps flame of Cantonese opera alive
Veteran Cantonese opera teacher Leung Sum-yee does not expect every child who enters her classroom to become a performer. If they leave knowing what...
Filipino migrants torn between safety and survival risks amid Middle East dangers
Published: 12:00pm, 15 Oct 2026Updated: 12:03pm, 15 Oct 2026 Lorelai Jacinto had worked as a domestic helper in Riyadh for two and a half...