Why policymakers in China should beware the cult of the equity

Relying on a stock market bubble to quickly create economic growth is tempting but such an approach seldom ends well.

Young Chinese pessimistic about prospects as new graduates flood grim job market

China’s rising youth unemployment rate rises as a record 11.79 million graduates look for work, forcing many to adjust expectations.

Japan to search airports for more unexploded WWII bombs

Experts say while such bombs are usually safe and damage likely to be limited, the difficulty is in finding those that are buried deeper.

IOC-backed group picks Hong Kong for inaugural wakesurf world championships

Tai Po Waterfront Park will welcome 160 athletes for World Wakesurf Championships, including 30 representing city.

Homebuyers flock to Sun Hung Kai’s Cullinan Sky project in Kai Tak amid interest rate cut

As of 1pm, the developer had sold 94 flats out of the 300 units on offer at Cullinan Sky Phase 1.

Thailand scrambles to save elephants from drowning in flood-stricken Chiang Mai

Authorities rescued 117 elephants, while at least one had already drowned and 30 more missing.

West must stop putting ‘inappropriate pressure’ on Hong Kong’s foreign judges: official

Deputy Secretary for Justice Horace Cheung issues call after decision by Britain’s Nicholas Addison Phillips to step down from top court.

Elon Musk’s X pays US$5.2 million in Brazil fines to wrong bank account

The payment was made to settle a dispute with a Brazilian judge who banned the platform in August.

China mother, once jumping rope with son, masters freestyle stunts for health, happiness

Woman will spend months, and even years, learning the most difficult tricks.

Hong Kong stock market boom gives restaurants boost amid National Day ‘golden week’ holiday

Hotel industry also reports increase occupancy levels at some small and medium-sized venues, amid growing trend of last minute bookings.