Disbelief as China paraglider sucked into freezing, high altitude vortex is punished
Social media in China has reacted with disbelief after a Chinese paraglider who miraculously survived after being sucked into a potentially deadly cloud vortex...
In South Korea, young first-time voters divided among gender lines
South Korea will hold its presidential election on June 3 and the political divide among young first-time voters appears to be widening along gender...
Hong Kong Observatory cancels amber rainstorm warning
Published: 5:24pm, 29 May 2025Updated: 6:57pm, 29 May 2025 This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please...
Johnny Somali’s trial in South Korea puts spotlight on ‘nuisance influencers’
The trial of an American content creator whose disruptive and culturally insensitive acts sparked outrage in South Korea has fuelled calls for sterner responses...
After selling homes on The Peak, Ho Shung-pun family puts building on the block
Published: 5:16pm, 29 May 2025Updated: 5:59pm, 29 May 2025 The family of Ho Shung-pun, a low-key clan of real estate developers in Hong Kong,...
Are humanoid robots the future of ‘intelligent warfare’?
Humanoid robots could “continue to transform humanity’s perception of the future of warfare”, according to an article in the official newspaper of China’s military,...
As US pressure mounts, top China party journal calls for worst-case preparations
Beijing must prepare for the worst-case scenario in its trade talks with Washington, while embracing a narrative of China’s economic certainty, the Communist Party’s...
Backlash in Indonesia as Danantara courts BlackRock amid Israel arms concerns
Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund has come under fire for its potential tie-up with BlackRock, as critics warn the US investment giant’s links to arms...
Hong Kong to launch second phase of free breast cancer screenings on June 10
Published: 3:46pm, 29 May 2025Updated: 4:56pm, 29 May 2025 Hong Kong health authorities will roll out the second phase of a free breast cancer...