New Zealand visa scheme draws mainland Chinese, Hongkongers
New Zealand’s revamped golden-visa programme is likely to lift demand for its luxury homes, as wealthy Hongkongers and mainland Chinese count among the top...
Why Hong Kong is a fledgling hub for pre-owned Hermes bags and other luxury goods
Published: 9:00am, 6 Jul 2025Updated: 9:43am, 6 Jul 2025 Hong Kong’s market for pre-owned luxury goods such as Hermes and Chanel handbags has attracted...
Meet the Chinese start-up behind Google’s Android XR glasses
Xreal, the Chinese augmented reality start-up behind Google’s first Android XR-powered augmented reality (AR) glasses, is gearing up for the mass-market release of its...
Chinese delivery rider, educated at top universities like Oxford, inspires many
A man in China has been dubbed “the food delivery worker with the highest education level” due to earning degrees from several prestigious global...
Why Japan just tested a missile on its own turf for the first time
The distant thunder of a missile launch from Hokkaido late last month was less a provocation than a statement of intent: marking a turning...
Trump wants to ground China’s drones – but have they flown too high to reach?
US President Donald Trump issues quite a few executive orders. So many, in fact, that one could be forgiven for not keeping up with...
Why US strikes on Iran could tighten North Korea’s nuclear grip, rattling China
Last month’s US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities could strengthen North Korea’s view that nuclear weapons are vital for its survival, deepening Pyongyang’s distrust...
Hong Kong housing authorities quietly open door for same-sex couples
Published: 9:00pm, 5 Jul 2025Updated: 9:30pm, 5 Jul 2025 Hong Kong’s housing authorities have opened up applications for public rental and subsidised homes to...
Trump says US and China will hold talks on TikTok deal early next week
Published: 9:00pm, 5 Jul 2025Updated: 9:43pm, 5 Jul 2025 US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his interest in visiting China, while announcing that bilateral...