Israel’s military to occupy swathe of southern Lebanon amid widening war
Israel will occupy southern Lebanon up to the Litani River, an area Defence Minister Israel Katz on Tuesday described as a “security zone”, spelling...
Visa-free travel, rising foreign visitors boost luxury hotel growth in China
China’s luxury hotel sector has unlocked new avenues for business growth, fuelled by a boom in inbound tourism and a growing number of foreign...
China’s 7-day hypersonic design; Andy Lau’s Ming mystery: 7 science highlights
We have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like...
Nasa abandons orbital station, plans moon base and nuclear spacecraft
Nasa announced on Tuesday it has cancelled plans to deploy a space station in lunar orbit and would instead use components from the project...
BTS fans fume over Jin’s absence from ‘Arirang’ credits
BTS member Jin’s absence from the credits of the group’s latest album has sparked a debate among fans after what has been seen as...
Turkey’s biggest private bank plans Hong Kong entry amid Middle East tensions: sources
Turkey’s largest private bank plans to set up a Hong Kong office, according to sources familiar with the matter, in a move that underscores...
Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison expands Panama ports claim as losses ‘surpass’ US$2 billion
A subsidiary of Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings has expanded international arbitration claims against Panama, alleging damages have “escalated beyond US$2 billion” in...
Can Taiwan fulfil its Asia-Pacific drone hub goal with a ‘non-red’ supply chain push?
Taipei aims to leverage geopolitics by positioning itself as an Asia-Pacific drone hub built on a supply chain decoupled from mainland China, though challenges...
How ‘salmon’ raised in landlocked Xinjiang is netting fans in China
Meltwater from snow-capped mountains is fostering an emerging trout-farming industry thousands of kilometres from the sea in western China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. The...