Crypto platform on alert lists opens Hong Kong office, prompting calls for scrutiny
A cryptocurrency trading platform on Hong Kong and Canadian regulators’ alert lists has opened an office in the city, prompting experts to urge closer...
China carries out in-depth investigation of Turkey’s largest rare earth deposit
Chinese researchers have mapped the complex geological evolution of Turkey’s Kizilcaoren deposit, offering fresh insights into the country’s most significant known rare earth reserve...
Some Parisians buy pepper spray, tear gas for self-defence during protests
Parisians are buying tear-gas canisters and pepper sprays to defend themselves and their property during protests, which are expected to continue over the weekend,...
Revised law to maintain Japan’s imperial family size takes effect
Published: 11:30am, 24 Oct 2026Updated: 11:39am, 24 Oct 2026 A revised Imperial House Law took effect on Saturday to address Japan’s shrinking imperial family...
French cooking schools fuel fine-dining dreams of India’s young chefs
Fiercely proud of its culinary traditions, India is increasingly open to foreign influences, with French cooking schools attracting students eager to make their mark...
Pet custody disputes draw increasing attention in China, where pets are treated as property
Pets in China have become deeply woven into people’s lives and romantic relationships, especially those of younger couples. When romance sours, deciding “who gets...
Danger, death and devotion: Japan’s festivals face crisis after fatal accidents
Japan’s centuries-old festivals are facing renewed scrutiny after a series of fatal accidents in recent weeks, raising questions over how communities can preserve their...
Why Hong Kong should rethink premiums for private recreation clubs
Private recreation leases have a long and contentious history in Hong Kong. Complaints about the inequity of granting land leases to private clubs at...
Hong Kong private secondary sector expands as local universities’ reputation grows
The number of private secondary schools in Hong Kong has risen by more than half in five years as demand for alternative curricula grows...