India minister Gadkari’s PM job offer claim fuels talk about Modi’s successor

Speculation began to swirl after Road and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said that he’d rejected opposition offers to lead the country.

What Hong Kong can learn from high-flying Shenzhen

The axing of Hong Kong’s National Day drone shows should motivate our leaders to address the lack of public confidence among residents.

South Korea lifts curfew on Filipino helpers after 2 go missing

In response to worker feedback, Seoul said it will also revise pay systems and improve regulations for Filipino carers.

Hong Kong police probe alleged animal abuse after dog treated at clinic for blistered skin

Police says it received a report at 6.50pm from dog’s owner, who has accused his helper of abusing 14-year-old mini Doberman.

Tech war: China advocates use of local AI chips over those from US powerhouse Nvidia

AI chip users on the mainland have been informally advised to prioritise local alternatives, including those from Huawei, sources say.

China actress goes viral with ‘my uterus is not your business’ reply when urged to have kids

Qin Lan refuses to take on conventional roles of wife and mother in real life.

Hong Kong teacher trainer revamps courses to offer joint degrees amid birth rate dip

Experts say move by Education University of Hong Kong aims to give graduates more career options as school student population set to shrink.

HSBC sees 6 US rate cuts until June 2025 in boon for Hong Kong’s economy and investments

Lower rates will benefit the city’s economic recovery, but there has been no immediate increase in demand for loans, HSBC Hong Kong CEO Luanne Lim says.

Echoes of Gaza reverberate in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore on war anniversary

From boycotts to artwork and activism, the Palestinian struggle has ignited passionate responses across Southeast Asia over the past year.

Pope creates 21 new cardinals from around the world including Tokyo’s archbishop

Isao Kikuchi will become the seventh Japanese to be appointed a cardinal; Indonesia, the Philippines and India are also represented.