China’s pro-birth policies not yet enough to counter demographic crisis, expert warns
Cash subsidies for multiple children are doing little to offset China’s declining fertility rate that has far-reaching economic implications.
Will Indonesia’s foreign policy be more assertive under Prabowo?
Prabowo Subianto is expected to be more hands-on in managing Indonesia’s foreign policy than his predecessor Joko Widodo.
British teen gets life in prison for attacking Hong Kong roommate, 2 others with hammer
Jury finds boy, 17, guilty of three counts of attempted murder for attack on roommates, teacher at Blundell’s School in southwest England.
What is Hong Kong’s plan to eradicate worst subdivided flats and does it go far enough?
Critics say government legitimising problem by only eliminating 30 per cent of problem homes, despite Beijing order to ‘bid farewell’ to them.
Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: elderly Red Cross volunteers prove age is just a number
The Elderly Unit has been selected as a finalist for this year’s Spirit of Hong Kong Awards in the teamwork category.
Election clouds loom over Japan’s ruling party as Ishiba’s approval ratings nosedive
A poor showing at the October 27 polls could weaken the LDP’s grip on power and render Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba a lame duck.
Investors, exporters urge more aggressive approach from China despite stimulus onslaught
Investors and international exporters are holding off on new investments despite Beijing’s slew of stimulus measures.
In US vs Chinese soft power, guess how children are voting?
As children around me get sucked into the rabbit hole of Disney, Marvel and Netflix, I wonder about the reach of Chinese culture.
Man firebombs Japan ruling party’s Tokyo headquarters
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party is increasingly unpopular with the Japanese public due to a ballooning money scandal.
Hong Kong is kicking surfers off its famed beaches. But many ask why now?
Authorities are suddenly enforcing a long-standing ban on surfing, but aficionados say officials are missing why the sport should be promoted instead.