Did Indonesia fall into ‘diplomatic trap’ over Trump’s Gaza peace plan?
Indonesia has backed US President Donald Trump’s controversial plan to end the war in Gaza, presenting it as a constructive step towards resolving the...
Chinese military announces Malaysia drill as Japan-Philippines exercise starts
The People’s Liberation Army said on Wednesday it would carry out a joint drill with Malaysia around the South China Sea next week, announcing...
Scam losses in Hong Kong total HK$5.02 billion in first 8 months of year: police
People in Hong Kong lost a total of HK$5.02 billion (US$644.9 million) in scams in the first eight months of the year, a 14.5...
Hong Kong can help take yuan global and build Sino-French ties: business leaders
Published: 6:06pm, 8 Oct 2025Updated: 6:59pm, 8 Oct 2025 Hong Kong’s dual status as an international financial centre and offshore renminbi trading hub allows...
Japan engineer goes viral with anime hairstyle, 253 patents, 170kg bench press
A Japanese engineer at Honda has captured online fame for his striking, anime-inspired hairstyle that stands out in the car industry. Advertisement Shotaro Odate...
Trio win Nobel Prize in Chemistry for new form of molecular architecture
Published: 5:58pm, 8 Oct 2025Updated: 6:37pm, 8 Oct 2025 Scientists Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M Yaghi won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry...
Indonesian governor’s plan to shame ‘laziest’ staff on social media spurs debate
Published: 5:40pm, 8 Oct 2025Updated: 5:48pm, 8 Oct 2025 An Indonesian official is planning to shame the “laziest” civil servants in his province on...
Philippines and Japan signal defence pact’s depth via aid to quake-hit Cebu
The Philippines and Japan have activated their new defence pact through a joint mission focused on delivering humanitarian aid following the deadly earthquake in...
Pentagon nominee hints at Aukus changes, says Taiwan should ‘pay its way’
The Aukus defence technology-sharing pact between the US, Britain and Australia could be made more “sustainable”, according to the Donald Trump administration’s pick as...