Iran’s lesson for China, record-breaking Hong Kong Sevens: 5 weekend reads you missed
We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would...
New Zealand declares emergency in Wellington as record rainfall triggers flash floods
Residents in low-lying areas of New Zealand’s capital city Wellington were urged to evacuate on Monday, as heavy rain continued to drench the city,...
Japan to focus on lunar rover after US halts moon space station
A US move to freeze the Lunar Gateway orbiting space station could render Japan’s new technologies redundant – but its space agency is expected...
Low-cost ‘paper antenna’ paves way for large-scale 5G upgrade on Chinese warships: study
Chinese researchers have developed a flexible 5G millimetre-wave antenna made from photo paper which they say slashes material costs by more than 95 per...
Tai Po fire probe: new management committee failed to tackle abuse of proxy votes
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Iran war escalates as Houthis threaten to sever Saudi oil exports
Yemen’s Tehran-aligned Houthi movement has threatened to besiege a second key Middle East waterway as Iran launched drone attacks against US Navy vessels in...
In turbulent times, will Hong Kong be a safe haven?
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How Sanae Takaichi is redefining Japanese diplomacy with personal touches
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been putting her own spin on omotenashi, the Japanese concept of hospitality, to build personal rapport with foreign...
‘It feels complicated’: Wang Fuk Court residents return home to bid last farewell
About 270 residents of Hong Kong’s fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court are returning to their flats on Monday to pack their belongings, nearly five months...