China records most new unicorn start-ups in 5 years as AI and robotics boom
China’s innovation ecosystem has witnessed a resurgence, minting 67 new unicorn start-ups in the first half of 2026 – the biggest increase in almost...
Before we hail Hong Kong cinema’s return, let’s ensure its survival
The Furious, Hong Kong’s latest action flick, is crushing it on Rotten Tomatoes and has garnered critical acclaim abroad – proof of what human-centric...
Australia’s Lynas partners South Korea’s JS Link for Malaysian magnet factory
Lynas Rare Earths said on Tuesday it had signed a partnership deal with South Korea’s JS Link to develop a magnet factory in Malaysia....
‘A true man’: Chinese boy touches hearts by promoting single mum’s small recycling business
A young boy from central China went viral after proudly promoting his burn-survivor mother’s street stall during a chance visit to a university football...
Serious flooding risk in Hong Kong’s Yuen Long under amber rainstorm warning
Published: 8:40am, 7 Jul 2026Updated: 9:12am, 7 Jul 2026 This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please...
Hong Kong inaugurates trial operation of gold clearing and settlement system
Published: 8:30am, 7 Jul 2026Updated: 9:17am, 7 Jul 2026 Hong Kong inaugurated the trial operation of a gold clearing and settlement system on Tuesday,...
Taiwan revives ‘anti-communist’ training for its military graduates after 24 years
Taiwan has revived its “anti-communist patriotic education” programme for military academy graduates, reflecting growing concern over Beijing’s efforts to infiltrate the island’s armed forces...
Crushed it: AI and healthy habits help Hong Kong students ace IB
Published: 8:30am, 7 Jul 2026Updated: 10:55am, 7 Jul 2026 Hong Kong’s top International Baccalaureate (IB) scorers this year credited AI and a balanced study...
North Korea makes play for spot in China-Russia drills with missile test
Published: 8:14am, 7 Jul 2026Updated: 10:25am, 7 Jul 2026 Kim Jong-un stood on a cliff top and watched his navy come of age. As...