Tokyo Skytree tower closed after 20 trapped in lift for 5 hours
Twenty people were trapped inside a lift at Tokyo Skytree tower from Sunday night for more than five hours, the operator said, adding that...
Some Tai Po fire survivors doubtful over government’s ‘unfair’ rehousing plan
Some affected residents have continued to express reservations over a Hong Kong government plan to resettle survivors of the Tai Po fire, saying they...
Trump’s trip to China scheduled, archeologists unearth temple: 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...
How China is building the hi-tech backbone of Africa’s space ambitions
From a satellite ground station in Namibia to an Egyptian laboratory in orbit, China has been building the hi-tech backbone of Africa’s space ambitions....
How can world resist US, China economic coercion? Abraham Newman explains
Abraham Newman is an American political scientist and a professor in the School of Foreign Service and Department of Government at Georgetown University. His...
South Korea protests Russian embassy ‘Victory’ banner as key war date looms
South Korea has protested to Russia after its embassy in Seoul unfurled a giant banner declaring “Victory will be ours”, an apparent reference to...
China’s C909 jet gets international uplift with funding for adoptive airline
China’s leading planemaker is redoubling its efforts to boost the international profile of its home-grown jets in 2026, injecting a sizeable amount of capital...
China’s EV insurers move towards profitability on higher premiums, AI adoption
Chinese insurers underwriting electric vehicle (EV) policies have a better chance of turning a profit this year, supported by higher premiums, intelligent pricing mechanisms...
Hong Kong court to rule on appeals of activists in largest national security trial
The Court of Appeal on Monday will deliver its verdict on 12 Hong Kong opposition activists seeking to overturn their convictions or have their...