How Hong Kong can help defend the rules-based order
For several years, Chinese officials have been talking about “changes unseen in a hundred years” without elaborating what they have in mind. Looking at...
Shaw Brothers costume ‘treasure’ trove to showcase Hong Kong film legacy
Costumes worn by stars in many of the biggest films to emerge out of Hong Kong’s golden era of cinema are being meticulously catalogued...
Alibaba’s Amap offers ride-hailing function catering to foreign visitors in China
Amap’s ride-hailing feature, available on the platform’s English version, reflects support for China’s visa-free travel scheme. Read More
Chinese fishing fan hangs big catch from car while driving, is slapped with fine
A man in southwestern China has been filmed with a giant fish tied to the back of his car as a trophy, much to...
Cambodia is home to world’s most powerful criminal network: report
A newly released report has named senior Cambodian political figures as central players in what it describes as possibly the world’s most powerful criminal...
North Korea detains 3 over warship launch accident
North Korea has detained three people over an accident that occurred during the launch of a new warship this past week, state media reported...
On this Chinese island, patients are trying latest experimental drugs for cancer
Beneath the swaying palms of Hainan, China’s tropical southernmost island province, a quiet revolution is unfolding. Advertisement In the secluded town of Lecheng, a...
Why countries cannot afford to turn inward on climate security
In a time of growing fragmentation and scepticism towards multilateralism, it’s tempting for nations to turn inward, prioritising short-term domestic concerns over shared global...
‘It Was Just An Accident’ by Iran’s Jafar Panahi wins Cannes’ top prize
Iranian dissident filmmaker Jafar Panahi’s revenge thriller It Was Just an Accident won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday, handing...