A star is born as Hong Kong pianist wins Van Cliburn competition
Hong Kong pianist Aristo Sham Ching-tao has won the 2025 edition of the prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, putting him on track for...
Bangkok’s housing glut spreads to Phuket as developers eye tourist demand
The housing glut in Bangkok is spilling over to Thailand’s southern island of Phuket as property developers capitalised on demand from tourists and retirees...
Hong Kong’s John Lee is not giving any hints on second term
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has said he will focus on the now and “grasp the moment” in preparing Hong Kong for an unpredictable...
China’s rare mineral gives blind mice ‘super vision’, offers hope for humans
Researchers have used a rare mineral produced mostly in China to create an artificial retina that not only restored sight in blind animals, but...
‘Cannibalised by Aukus’: is Australia risking its defence for future submarines?
Since the end of World War II, Australia has repeatedly revised its defence strategy in anticipation of evolving threats. For more than 15 years,...
Pay dads to parent? How China could fix birth rate crisis, according to new research
Subsidising men’s participation in household chores and childcare could help reverse declining global birth rates, according to a new study, offering a fresh approach...
EU biodiesel tariffs offer Hong Kong a chance to boost adoption of green fuel
The European Union’s (EU) tariffs on biodiesel and renewable diesel from China present Hong Kong with an opportunity to promote the use of low-carbon...
Hong Kong minibus operators hail arrival of over 800 drivers from mainland China
Published: 10:30am, 8 Jun 2025Updated: 10:56am, 8 Jun 2025 Hong Kong has brought in more than 800 minibus drivers from mainland China as part...
China as a global conflict mediator: from ambition to action
China has increasingly taken on the role of conflict mediator on the world stage – hosting negotiations, proposing peace plans and even deploying personnel...