Australia nears treaty with Solomon Islands in bid to limit China’s influence
Australia is in the process of finalising a treaty with another Pacific island nation, with the national broadcaster reporting that Canberra has struck an...
Can Japan, South Korea move past the ‘comfort women’ issue?
South Korean citizens’ groups have called for the abuse of wartime “comfort women” to be recognised by Unesco, as analysts say the ongoing feud...
Hong Kong aviation success today means more than just adding routes
When Cathay Pacific Airways announced direct flights to Almaty starting next January, the significance went beyond adding another destination. The service will be Cathay...
Chinese woman sues son for US$54,000 in childcare fees after 15 years, sparking debate
A woman in eastern China took legal action against her son, seeking more than 360,000 yuan (US$54,000) in compensation for her role in caring...
Should Chinese schools demote English as a core subject?
Published: 9:00am, 8 Sep 2026Updated: 9:09am, 8 Sep 2026 Calls to reduce English’s status as a core subject in China’s education system have resurfaced...
AI, chip firms among bidders for flagship Northern Metropolis tech hub at border
Hong Kong’s flagship tech hub at the border with mainland China received bids from firms specialising in cutting-edge fields such as chips, artificial intelligence...
In Singapore, malls for shopping only are going out of style
While the announcement last week of the closure of a 40-year-old mall in Singapore’s Marina Bay district for redevelopment has caused an outpouring of...
Foreign, mainland students flock to Hong Kong sparking property demand in education sector
Hong Kong’s bid to become a global education hub is likely to transform the sector as a sustainable source of property demand, with the...
Trump posts US Space Force uniforms based on Nazi-inspired movie outfits
Published: 7:25am, 8 Sep 2026Updated: 7:37am, 8 Sep 2026 US President Donald Trump posted an image of dark “next generation” US Space Force uniforms...