Hong Kong artist laments ‘unreasonable’ sacking by McDonald’s
Published: 6:00pm, 27 Jan 2025Updated: 6:07pm, 27 Jan 2025 A Hong Kong artist known for advocating labour rights has said McDonald’s was “unreasonable” in...
China zoo attracts attention by selling tiger urine for US$7, claims it treats rheumatism
A zoo in China has sparked safety concerns after selling tiger urine, claiming it could treat rheumatism. Advertisement A visitor recently shared on social...
Chinese robot maker sees Hong Kong, Macau as strong markets for large cleaning units
Chinese start-up Suzhou Intelligence Technology, a maker of large cleaning robots for commercial properties, is eyeing Hong Kong and Macau as key new markets...
Why a Hindu festival in India became a political controversy
India’s Hindu festival of Maha Kumbh Mela, which has drawn millions of devotees to a confluence of sacred rivers in the northern Uttar Pradesh...
Singapore’s Marina Bay to see driverless buses in 2026 in landmark trial
Self-driving public buses will start plying routes across parts of Singapore from mid-2026 in a pilot test for their mass deployment, the government said...
US should not cross ‘red lines’, Taiwan No 1 risk to stable ties: top Beijing envoy
Washington should not cross Beijing’s “red lines” to ensure the stable development of ties, Chinese ambassador Xie Feng has said, while calling the Taiwan...
Winding-up order for Hong Kong’s debt-ridden Physical gym chain
Published: 4:56pm, 27 Jan 2025Updated: 8:01pm, 27 Jan 2025 A Hong Kong court has ordered the winding up of scandal-hit Physical gym chain after...
Japan’s Masahiro Nakai sex scandal sees Fuji TV bosses resign amid advertiser backlash
The chairman and president of Japan’s Fuji Television resigned on Monday, weeks after a celebrity presenter and former pop star was accused of sexual...
Malaysia’s vape smuggling crackdown sparks fears over rising addiction
The arrests of vape smugglers who bribed their way through Malaysia’s main airport have put a spotlight on what medical experts call a worsening...