Why China faces a ‘dilemma’ as North Korea’s Kim vows steadfast support for Russia

China is deeply concerned about Ukraine war and ‘very grave’ situation in Korean peninsula but may find its leverage tested, observers say.

Rohingya refugees rescued off Indonesian coast: UN

More than 100 of the Rohingya refugees were rescued after their boat sunk of the northeastern coast of Sumatra island.

Chinese scientists create a ghost radar moving at ‘near-light-speed’ to detect submarines

Researchers in China have harnessed the power of the Doppler effect to achieve a breakthrough in submarine detection.

Chinese scientists keep monkey alive for 6 months with gene-edited pig’s kidney

The development could pave the way for better treatment for human patients who currently face long waits for transplants.

Hong Kong tightens criteria for mega-events fund to boost tourism, stimulate growth

Mega ACE Fund review follows controversy over funding of football friendly that Lionel Messi sat out and HK$7.8 million Chubby Hearts installation.

Vietnam to build US$67 billion high-speed railway

The railway will run from Hanoi in the north to Ho Chi Minh City in the south, in a boost to infrastructure expected to drive investment.

50,000 Hong Kong civil servants to join Kai Tak stadium test run early next year

Security chief Chris Tang says about 20 drills to be conducted at wider Kai Tak Sports Park before it opens in March of next year.

China announces plan to cut food waste at the production, transport and storage end

Amid climate change and geopolitical pressures, Communist Party aims to raise public awareness about saving food, waste and healthy eating.

Public outrage as China dorm manager denies student’s curfew request to see dying relative

Student pleaded for an hour and a half, kneeling before dorm manager’s room, but middle-aged woman just sat on bed, unresponsive.

Greenpeace boards tanker in South Korea to protest plastic pollution

Amid Greenpeace’s action, at the multilateral meeting in Busan, oil-producing countries are holding back a deal to cut plastic production.