Serious about babies? China must listen to the people having them
People’s minds cannot be easily changed by propaganda when what they need is concrete help with issues they might face as married parents.
North Korea says constitution now defines South as a ‘hostile state’
North Korea’s announcement came two days after it blew up sections of road and rail links with South Korea.
Cash-conscious China couples host fast-food nuptials at McDonald’s and Haidilao hotpot chain
Cheap and cheerful shift sidesteps complex rituals such as endless rounds of toasting, leaving cash for honeymoon.
Hong Kong health tech: private-public alliance advances male HPV testing
Neo-Health Group says its device, developed with a government-backed research institute, will also help test for skin infections and cancers.
Hong Kong businesses back John Lee’s economy-focused blueprint, but not everyone is happy
City leader’s policy address scores points for pledge to explore new economies and sectors, but comes under fire for subdivided housing rules.
Alibaba opens walled garden to rival JD.com’s logistics services
China’s tech giants have been breaking down the digital walls between their ecosystems in response to Beijing’s call.
South Korea’s nuclear fuel goal stirs fears of atomic weapons development
Seoul’s envoy to Washington, Cho Hyun-dong, has urged the US to allow South Korea to run reprocessing facilities for spent nuclear fuel.
China’s GDP set to underperform in third quarter, adds to urgency for more stimulus
China set to release its third quarter gross domestic product data on Friday following a recent raft of stimulus measures.
Fiery Kamala Harris uses combative Fox News interview to claim break from Joe Biden
The Democratic White House candidate tackled questions on immigration and said her presidency would not be a continuation of the incumbent’s.
Humanoid robots hold promise for China but remain far off, says HKU’s robotics head
While Chinese robotics firms have been eager to develop humanoids, Hong Kong University’s Xi Ning says they have unresolved technological challenges.