Can Japan have an empress? Conservatives slam UN call to amend succession law

Critics argue that the UN panel’s call undermines Japan’s national identity, sparking a fierce debate on gender equality and tradition.

Philippines unlikely to turn up heat in South China Sea dispute after US election: report

Survey of analysts by Beijing think tank says tensions will continue but a major escalation is not expected.

For Kai Tak Sports Park, is the missing piece a football home team?

Rather than worry about how to get people home after an event, Hong Kong must figure out how to attract loyal crowds to the new stadium.

Starbucks serves up glimpses into North Korea with new café near border

A new branch of the coffee shop chain will offer patrons rare glimpses across the North Korean frontier from Gimpo’s Jogang Observatory.

China KOL adopts pig feed diet costing 40 US cents to save money, raising health concerns

Her stunt quickly garners attention on mainland social media, amassing 6.3 million views on Weibo.

First results are in with an early lead for Trump in US election race

Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are in a nail-biting finish as voting continues.

Malaysia’s ‘Fat Leonard’ gets 15 years’ jail for US Navy corruption scandal

The former fugitive provided prostitutes, first-class travel, luxury hotel stays and cash bribes to US naval officers, court documents show.

China’s provinces push personnel to meet targets as end of year approaches

Local governments in China are urging officials to spare no effort in meeting annual economic targets as 2024 nears its end.

More Filipinos favour Trump over Harris in US presidential election, survey shows

Filipino-Americans, meanwhile, are among the biggest supporters of the current US vice-president, according to pollsters.

Company aims to offer 30-minute luxury tours in passenger drones high above Hong Kong

Subsidiary of Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings seeking first-mover advantage with fleet of 30 uncrewed drones undergoing test flights over border.