China needs incentives to power a lean, grass-roots-official machine, economic leaders say
China’s lower-level officials need incentives to take risks and spur growth but they also need to set a frugal example, according to a statement...
Thai teen, 14, stabs schoolmate to death in a fight
A 14-year-old has been arrested on charges alleging that he stabbed a Thai-Australian schoolmate to death in a fight after having an ongoing feud,...
Hong Kong’s Peak Tram to scrap regular fare, charge same price on all days
Published: 7:21pm, 13 Dec 2024Updated: 8:27pm, 13 Dec 2024 Hong Kong’s famed Peak Tram will scrap its current fare for regular rides and charge...
Trump unlikely to get new Air Force One in his presidency because of Boeing delays
Boeing’s delivery delays are hurting president-elect Donald Trump’s dreams of flying on a new Air Force One jet. Advertisement The project to build two...
Ice, snow economy eyed to heat up northeastern Chinese province with tourist influx
Northeast China’s Jilin province is leveraging the snow season to enhance the ice and snow economy, with a plan to attract 230 million tourists...
In India, women-centric politics comes to the fore in crucial state elections
In a dramatic shift in India’s electoral landscape, political leaders are increasingly vying for women’s votes through financial aid and empowerment schemes, sidelining the...
2 men linked to Hong Kong trade office case deny spying charges in UK
Published: 6:14pm, 13 Dec 2024Updated: 6:41pm, 13 Dec 2024 Two men accused of spying and linked to Hong Kong’s trade office in the United...
Team makes distilled wine in replica of bronze vessel found at emperor’s tomb
Chinese archaeologists have made distilled wine in a replica of a bronze vessel unearthed from an emperor’s tomb dating back 2,000 years – using...
Millions in China moved by sick baby who dies in mum’s embrace watching fireworks
A viral video of a 16-month-old boy in China, who tragically passed away in his mother’s arms while watching fireworks, has touched the hearts...