China tourists ousted from Japan restaurant for wearing ‘inappropriate’ sports attire
Two Chinese tourists travelling in Japan were verbally assaulted and kicked out of a popular restaurant simply for wearing sports vests and loose trousers,...
California Governor Newsom considering 2028 US presidential run
Published: 1:22pm, 27 Oct 2025Updated: 1:30pm, 27 Oct 2025 California’s Governor Gavin Newsom said on Sunday he was considering a run for US president...
Huawei-powered Chinese EV maker Seres seeks US$1.7 billion in Hong Kong listing
Chinese new energy vehicle maker Seres Group, whose suppliers include Huawei Technologies, filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong on Monday,...
STEM crisis in China’s universities; preliminary deal struck: 5 weekend reads
We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would...
How old sites in India are becoming canvases for contemporary artists
Known for its azure-hued buildings, Jodhpur, India’s “Blue City”, is dotted with hidden stepwells. Among them is Mahila Baag Jhalra, an 18th-century structure with...
Philippines in talks to buy more South Korean fighter jets, aircraft maker says
Published: 12:14pm, 27 Oct 2025Updated: 12:57pm, 27 Oct 2025 South Korea’s leading aircraft manufacturer has said it is in talks with the Philippines for...
HSBC to set aside US$1.1 billion for potential Madoff fraud payouts
Published: 12:07pm, 27 Oct 2025Updated: 12:24pm, 27 Oct 2025 HSBC Holdings will book a US$1.1 billion provision in its third-quarter earnings as it faces...
3 Hongkongers jailed for up to 18 years for conspiracy over 2019-20 bomb plots
Three Hongkongers have been jailed for up to 18 years for their roles in a conspiracy to carry out bomb attacks during the 2019...
China’s industrial profits surge, logging highest growth in nearly 2 years
Chinese industrial firms saw their highest earnings surge in nearly two years last month, as production revved up while declines in factory-gate prices eased...