Why Hong Kong must fill seat vacated by lawmaker promptly
The government has a lot on its plate right now, especially with public consultations under way for the chief executive’s last policy address of...
South Korea’s foreigner-only casinos hit jackpot as Chinese tourists return
South Korea’s foreigner-only casinos are gaining renewed momentum this year, triggered by a steady recovery in inbound tourism and expectations of a surge in...
Japanese Astronomical Society ex-president Shigeru Ida joins China’s Westlake University
The universe teems with planets, yet their origins and evolution remain among science’s most enduring mysteries. Theoretical astrophysicist Shigeru Ida of the Institute of...
Man charged for disturbing public order in China after parachuting off residential building
A man in southwestern China has been detained after he skydived from the top of a high-rise building in a residential community. According to...
Hong Kong IB students beat the global average this year. Here’s how they did it
Hong Kong’s robust tutoring and exam drilling culture contributed to the exceptional performance of local students in the International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, principals have...
Are HSBC shares set for a turnover bump owing to Hong Kong’s board-lot reform?
Brokers expect HSBC Holdings, a staple in the portfolios of Hongkongers, to see a large increase in interest from both local and international investors,...
UK deal to serve as testing ground for India’s Western trade ambitions
India’s free-trade agreement with the United Kingdom will take effect on Wednesday, offering businesses on both sides immediate tariff relief while giving New Delhi...
US and Iran trade more attacks as battle for control of Hormuz intensifies
The US military said it has launched another round of strikes against Iran “to degrade their ability to attack commercial ships freely transiting the...
US Senator McConnell breaks silence on his health after weeks of rumours
Published: 7:14am, 13 Jul 2026Updated: 9:25am, 13 Jul 2026 Senator Mitch McConnell on Sunday revealed for the first time that a fall led to...