Deadly train crash in Indonesia exposes severe safety gaps, dangerous crossings
Published: 6:16pm, 1 May 2026Updated: 6:53pm, 1 May 2026 A horrific train crash that killed 16 passengers on the outskirts of Jakarta has prompted...
China cuts tariffs on African goods but is it enough to close the trade gap?
African eels, frozen meat and rare earths now have one thing in common – at least in China. The commodities are among a wide...
‘Stamp boy’: sealing passion of China emperor criticised for harming artistic integrity
As one of the most frequently portrayed Chinese emperors in modern costume dramas, Qing dynasty Emperor Qianlong is also renowned for his obsessive habit...
Man arrested in Hong Kong after police seize HK$800,000 of suspected heroin
Published: 5:41pm, 1 May 2026Updated: 5:44pm, 1 May 2026 Hong Kong police have arrested a 44-year-old man for allegedly trafficking more than HK$800,000 (US$102,110)...
Gold loses its shimmer in Asia over rising oil prices, hawkish Fed stance
Published: 5:34pm, 1 May 2026Updated: 5:37pm, 1 May 2026 Asia’s gold rush is starting to lose some of its lustre, as surging oil prices...
Online sales of e-cigarettes persist in Hong Kong despite ban
Sales of vaping products persist on some online platforms delivering to Hong Kong despite a ban on the import, sale and public use of...
Lights, camera, traction: film-projecting headlights steer China’s EV feature fight
China’s latest electric vehicle (EV) innovations – from ultra-fast battery charging to headlights capable of projecting films – have drawn strong attention at Beijing’s...
Hong Kong’s East Dam draws thousands for ‘golden week’ as lawmaker floats entry fee
Published: 4:56pm, 1 May 2026Updated: 5:16pm, 1 May 2026 Thousands of visitors have flocked to Hong Kong’s East Dam to view its rare volcanic...
Could a prolonged conflict between the US and Iran threaten another vital link?
The world’s eyes have been fixed on the oil tankers clogging the Strait of Hormuz. But the US-Israel war on Iran has exposed a...