Why we should fear the coming of seemingly conscious AI
My life’s mission has been to create safe, beneficial AI that will make the world a better place. But recently, I’ve been increasingly concerned...
Can India reset ties with Nepal, sidestep ‘big brother’ perceptions?
India can seize an opportunity to reset its ties with Nepal and strengthen regional stability following the leadership shake-up in Kathmandu sparked by the...
China’s large reusable Tianlong-3 rocket passes 1,000-tonne thrust ‘major exam’
The Chinese reusable rocket race is heating up, with two start-ups and a state-owned developer all aiming for orbital launches by year’s end. If...
A safe bet: how the Jockey Club’s responsible gambling benefits the community
It is no secret that Hongkongers enjoy a wager. The Hong Kong Jockey Club (the Club), which operates the city’s three legal betting services...
South Korea’s church-state corruption scandal ensnares ex-president Yoon’s ally
For the first time in a quarter-century of independent prosecutions, a sitting South Korean lawmaker has been arrested amid a corruption scandal that has...
Policy address 2025: John Lee vows reforms on economy, livelihood issues
Published: 10:43am, 17 Sep 2025Updated: 11:59am, 17 Sep 2025 This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please...
‘Quiet’: Trump angry at Australian reporter for asking about his wealth
Published: 10:23am, 17 Sep 2025Updated: 10:24am, 17 Sep 2025 US President Donald Trump sparred with an Australian journalist over his personal wealth during an...
British Queen Camilla falls ill before Trump’s UK state visit
British Queen Camilla’s planned meeting with US President Donald Trump and the first lady could be hampered by illness, which she reported just hours...
‘A force for good’: Filipino content creators mobilise against corruption
A new coalition of Filipino content creators has pledged to expose corruption and demand accountability, extending the digital crusade that has seen so-called nepo...