Trump effect? Taiwan poll reveals deep doubts about US military protection
Half of Taiwanese not only doubt the US would send troops to defend Taiwan in the event of a cross-strait conflict but also question...
Pacific Islanders skip food, medicine amid global fuel shortage from Iran war
Far-flung Pacific nations are reeling from the impact of a global fuel crisis as authorities scramble to manage energy supplies while families must grapple...
How Hong Kong can actively shape the foreign policy debate
A year ago, after more than a decade in the United Kingdom and several years in the United States – including time working for...
CATL to drive electrification with faster-charging and higher-performing batteries
Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL), the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery producer, has unveiled its upgraded technologies – including lighter battery packs and...
Iran war latest: Trump’s ceasefire reversal and tensions simmer with China
The world breathed a sigh of relief as US President Donald Trump announced he would extend the ceasefire with Iran, but uncertainty remains in...
Japanese prefecture pays singles to use dating apps to battle low birth rates
A Japanese prefecture is paying its singles to use dating apps as the country grapples with record-low birth rates. Kochi prefecture announced on April...
Chinese New Year bamboo greeting cards date back over 2,000 years to Han dynasty
While people in modern times send new year greetings easily on social network apps, in ancient times it was a much more complicated ritual....
Indians slam New Zealand minister for ‘butter chicken tsunami’ remarks: ‘outright racism’
A senior New Zealand minister has sparked outrage by deriding a planned free-trade deal with India as a “butter chicken tsunami”. Wellington is poised...
Scammers trick overseas students out of gold in fake money-laundering probes
Fraudsters have duped students studying abroad out of up to HK$1.5 million (US$191,531) each by accusing them of money laundering and luring them to...