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Europe turns to Singapore to keep its cool during deadly heatwave

Europe is confronting a severe heatwave with record-breaking temperatures and rising health concerns. Policymakers are…

Hong Kong reports 36% rise in FDI inflows so far this year, InvestHK data shows

InvestHK reported that foreign direct investment inflows into Hong Kong have risen by 36% so far this year. The…

China tests satellite-linked tracking device on China-Europe railway to stop cargo thieves

China is trialing a satellite‑linked tracking device on its China‑Europe railway to combat cargo theft. The system…

South Korean ex-first lady Kim Keon-hee gets 7 years in jail for bribery

South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon‑hee was sentenced to seven years in prison for bribery. The court found she…

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Hong Kong beautician pleads guilty to luring 2 women into Myanmar scam factory

A Hong Kong beautician pleaded guilty to recruiting two women to work at a fraudulent manufacturing operation in…

Malaysia demands US$257 million from Norwegian firm over axed missile deal

Malaysia's defence ministry has issued a formal demand for US$257 million from a Norwegian defence firm over a…

Ex-general seen as main Netanyahu rival ahead of Israel elections

Former Israeli army chief Benny Gantz is emerging as the principal challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…

Why Chinese exporters and shipping firms remain wary despite the US-Iran peace deal

Chinese exporters and shipping firms are maintaining a cautious stance despite the recent US‑Iran peace agreement.…

Woman dead after fire at Hong Kong flat, 3 others hospitalised

A fire broke out in a residential flat in Hong Kong, resulting in one fatality. Three other occupants were taken to…

Wang Fuk Court administrator to hold owners’ meeting in July after repeated delays

The court administrator for the Wang Fuk property has scheduled an owners’ meeting for July after several…

As Chinese EVs expand global footprint, banks raise export forecasts

Chinese electric‑vehicle manufacturers are expanding sales overseas, prompting major banks to raise their export…

Why East Asia could be the new centre for peace and economic growth

East Asia is emerging as a potential hub for both peace and economic expansion. The region’s growing trade networks,…

‘Imitation genius’: China influencer overcomes abusive dad to self-fund US education

A Chinese social media influencer, known for his imitation style, escaped an abusive household and financed his own…

CK Asset sells penthouse in Hong Kong’s Mid-Levels for US$48.5m, sets pricing benchmark

CK Asset Holdings sold a penthouse in Hong Kong’s Mid‑Levels for US$48.5 million, establishing a new pricing benchmark…

2 storms barrelling towards Japan spark over 100 flight cancellations

Two storms are moving toward Japan, prompting airlines to cancel more than 100 flights. Major airports such as Tokyo's…

New York City freezes rents for 1 million flats in win for Mamdani

New York City has implemented a rent freeze affecting roughly one million apartments. The measure, backed by…

Worker dies after being run over by construction vehicle at Hong Kong sports ground

A construction worker was killed after being run over by a vehicle at a sports ground in Hong Kong. The incident…

Hong Kong’s big economic dreams: what’s the reality and where do the poor fit in?

The article examines Hong Kong's ambitious economic goals and the challenges they pose for low‑income residents. It…

Will Dear You’s smash success push Singapore to ease dialect film policies?

The Singaporean film "Dear You" has become a major box‑office hit, drawing large audiences across the city‑state. Its…

Japan’s women-only carriages turn 25

Japan introduced women‑only train carriages in 2000 to address sexual harassment on crowded commuter lines. Over the…

Chinese man changes locks on vacant flat, sells it to unsuspecting couple for US$103,000

A Chinese man changed the locks on a vacant apartment and claimed ownership before selling it to a couple for…

China’s award-winning 6G tech turns every wall and pipe into a sensor

Chinese researchers have developed a 6G communication system that can turn ordinary walls and pipelines into…

‘Do or die’ for small carmakers: China market braces for 156 new models as price war looms

China is preparing for the launch of 156 new car models this year, intensifying competition in the domestic market.…

How Chinese philosophy influenced US founding fathers

Scholars have identified traces of Chinese philosophical thought in the writings of several U.S. founding fathers.…

Filmmaker Raymond Wong begins jail sentence, giving up bail as he awaits appeal

Filmmaker Raymond Wong has started serving his jail term after surrendering his bail while awaiting the outcome of his…

Pursuit of academic excellence in Hong Kong shouldn’t be a deadly race

Hong Kong's education system places intense pressure on students to achieve academic excellence, which has been linked…

Chinese boy, 7, ends up in ICU with severe abdominal pain after drinking iced beverages

A seven-year-old boy in China was admitted to the intensive care unit with severe abdominal pain after drinking iced…

Baby bonus to continue? We’ll consult widely, John Lee says

Hong Kong's chief executive John Lee said the government will conduct a broad public consultation before deciding…

Abu Dhabi to tap Chinese tech to scale up green economy, says energy chief

Abu Dhabi’s energy chief announced a plan to incorporate Chinese technology to accelerate the emirate’s green economy…

Japan’s train gropers still prowl as women-only carriages turn 25

Women-only train carriages in Japan marked their 25th anniversary, having been introduced as a response to sexual…

HKEX, Kazakhstan’s AIFC ‘engaging’ with miners for dual listings after landmark debut

Hong Kong Exchanges (HKEX) and Kazakhstan’s Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) are working with mining…

China's Universities Cut 12,000 'Obsolete' Degrees Amid Race to Embrace AI Era

China's Ministry of Education ordered universities to eliminate about 12,000 degree programs considered obsolete. The…

US and Iran reach peace deal with signing set for Friday, Pakistan says

The United States and Iran have agreed to a peace agreement, according to Pakistani officials. The formal signing of…

US, Pakistan announce peace deal with Iran is ‘complete’

The United States and Pakistan announced that a peace agreement with Iran has been finalized. The deal includes…

Time for US wishful thinking on North Korean denuclearisation is over

The United States can no longer rely on optimistic assumptions that North Korea will abandon its nuclear program.…

UK anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson says he was detained under terrorism laws

Tommy Robinson, a UK anti-Islam activist, said he was detained by police under terrorism legislation. He claimed the…

China’s direct strike threat to Australia is ‘growing’, think tank report finds

A recent think‑tank report warns that the risk of a direct Chinese military strike on Australia is increasing. The…

Thousands hold G7 protest in Geneva as world leaders prepare for summit in nearby France

Thousands of protesters gathered in Geneva to demonstrate against the upcoming G7 summit in nearby France.…

Funeral for slain Iranian supreme leader Khamenei set for July

Iranian authorities have announced that a state funeral for the late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will be…

Why SpaceX may not be a model for Chinese companies to copy

The article argues that SpaceX's business model is shaped by unique U.S. conditions that are not easily replicated in…

How to say ‘tomato sauce’ in Cantonese? A Miss Hong Kong hopeful sparks culture debate

A Miss Hong Kong contestant’s answer to a question about the Cantonese term for tomato sauce sparked a heated online…

Chinese team flags life-threatening ‘glaring weakness’ in Nasa’s Artemis programme

A Chinese research team has highlighted a critical vulnerability in NASA's Artemis lunar program that could pose a…

Nasa chief defends choice of all-male Artemis III crew

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson defended the all‑male composition of the Artemis III crew, stating the selection was…

Don’t dream it’s over: mainland students rethink Hong Kong over costs, culture

Mainland students are reconsidering their plans to study in Hong Kong due to rising costs and cultural differences.…

China teacher under probe after using glue gun to scald little girl, resulting in blisters

A teacher in China is under investigation after allegedly using a glue gun to scald a young girl, causing severe…

US strikes Iranian radar sites after drone shootdown in Strait of Hormuz

The United States conducted airstrikes on Iranian radar sites following the downing of a U.S. drone in the Strait of…

Hong Kong parents of undocumented baby Danny confident of regaining custody

The parents of an undocumented baby named Danny in Hong Kong are hopeful about regaining custody of their child. They…

Targeting US$610 billion longevity market, biotech firms race to reverse ageing

Biotech companies are increasingly focusing on the longevity market, which is valued at approximately $610 billion.…

How Malaysia’s Langkawi became a paradise for smugglers

Langkawi, a Malaysian archipelago, has become a hotspot for smuggling activities. The region's unique geography and…