Japan’s booming toy market defies declining birth rate as adults get playful
The toy market in Japan is on an upwards trend despite the country’s declining birth rate, boosted by robust demand from adults seeing gadgets...
‘Chilling’ corruption over flood projects in Philippines fuels campus activism
A growing wave of anger in the Philippines over corruption-tainted flood control projects is spurring activism among university students and other Filipinos that observers...
Hong Kong can use role in Xinjiang’s legal services as belt and road ‘bridge’
Hong Kong can use its role in Xinjiang’s legal services as a “bridge” to connect with countries under the Belt and Road Initiative, Secretary...
Turkey fears becoming Israel’s next target after Qatar strike
An Israeli strike on a meeting of Hamas officials in Qatar has cast a cloud of growing concern across Turkey that it could be...
Why the world is still free riding on America
Ever since the Reagan boom of the 1980s, many elites outside the United States have been telling Americans that they have been hoodwinked –...
What will China’s travel warnings about the Philippines mean for business ties?
Published: 2:00pm, 14 Sep 2025Updated: 2:05pm, 14 Sep 2025 China has issued four travel advisories warning of risks in the Philippines since April, with...
Dying Chinese man leaves savings to ex, sends farewell love letter despite break-up
A dying man in China left his savings to his ailing ex-girlfriend, along with a heartfelt farewell letter that touched the hearts of many...
12-year cap for Hong Kong ride-hailing cars will allow most to keep going
Published: 1:34pm, 14 Sep 2025Updated: 1:45pm, 14 Sep 2025 The government’s proposal to extend the age limit for ride-hailing vehicles from seven to 12...
China says TikTok’s continued US operation a must for trade talks progress
China said TikTok’s continued operation in the United States would be a prerequisite for any progress when trade negotiators open a new round of...