China hospital calls in manicurist to remove woman’s fake nails before emergency treatment
A Chinese woman who suffered a heart attack almost missed out on life-saving treatment because of her gel nails. The case has shocked mainland...
China evacuates hundreds of citizens from Iran as war worsens
Beijing says more than 470 Chinese nationals have been safely evacuated from Iran as the conflict with the US and Israel escalates. The Chinese...
China’s ‘two sessions’: Li Qiang says China will strengthen future tech like energy, 6G
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Smart meters available to Hong Kong subdivided flats meeting new living standards
Landlords or operators of subdivided flats in Hong Kong that meet new government living standards can apply to CLP Power for smart meter installation....
How Southeast Asia’s coffee chains are brewing cross-border success
In Singapore’s famous Takashimaya shopping centre, those looking for a quick caffeine fix are spoiled for choice. There is, of course, the ubiquitous Starbucks,...
US Senate rejects bid to curb Trump’s Iran war powers as Pentagon set to increase attacks
A bipartisan resolution that would block US President Donald Trump from launching further strikes on Iran failed to pass the Senate floor on Wednesday,...
US lawmakers vote to subpoena Pam Bondi over Epstein files
The House Oversight Committee voted on Wednesday to subpoena US Attorney General Pam Bondi to answer questions over the Justice Department’s handling of files...
Panama out, but study says China investing US$23.9 billion in world’s seaports
A Hong Kong operator has lost control of the Panama Canal, one of the world’s most pivotal waterways for merchant ships, but university researchers...
US agency proposes English proficiency requirement for foreign call centres
The head of the Federal Communications Commission is taking aim at foreign-based call centres with a proposed English proficiency requirement for overseas employees and...