Hong Kong can advance AI beyond the confines of geopolitical rivalry
There is a tendency to portray the global artificial intelligence (AI) landscape as consisting of two bitter rivals – China and the United States....
Plight of parentless China boy cared by grandpa attracts 46 million views, prompts government aid
A nine-year-old boy in rural China who relies on his 73-year-old grandfather and brings him meat from his school canteen because he fears the...
Hong Kong health authorities investigate third measles case among airport staff
Hong Kong health authorities are investigating a third measles case involving an aircraft maintenance worker at the airport, saying his infection is epidemiologically linked...
Trump, Iran and the Strait of Hormuz: here’s what happened overnight
As the clock ticks down to the end of a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, all eyes are on whether they can...
Hong Kong retailers leverage scale, sourcing to offset war-driven cost pressures
Hong Kong’s major retailers are using aggressive tactics such as direct sourcing and leveraging massive economies of scale to avoid raising prices despite surging...
Can Iran protect friendly shipping? Attack on Indian tankers raises safety questions
Iran’s firing on two Indian-flagged oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz has raised fresh questions about how far Tehran can protect even friendly...
Former state controller Betty Yee drops out of California governor’s race
Another Democrat is exiting the crowded contest for California governor. Betty Yee – a former state controller – announced on Monday she was suspending...
Jump in EU EV sales amid Iran war boosts Chinese brands’ fortunes
European consumers, spooked by rising oil prices due to the Middle East conflict, rushed to buy battery-powered cars last month, with Chinese electric vehicle...
US and Iran warn they are ready for war as Pakistan ceasefire talks in limbo
The United States and Iran on Monday each warned they were ready for war as the clock ticked on a ceasefire, with uncertainty on...