Atin Ito civilian-led supply mission to assert Philippine rights expected to be met by China’s ‘huge force to blockade Scarborough Shoal’: former US Air Force official.
Researchers developed a technique that uses a low-cost material – lithium tantalate – that is already being used to make smartphone components.
One of the men shares the same name as an officer in the city’s British trade office in London.
Experts say proposed solutions like shutting down unhealthy late-night eateries will not solve what is fundamentally a lifestyle problem caused by a lack of health awareness.
From debating the Chinese identity in Singapore to a remote Hong Kong enclave, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
Controversy around European science honours leads to questions over legitimacy of some academic accolades.
Woman, 58, believed to have burned charcoal to commit suicide with 32-year-old son at her Kwai Chung home on Mother’s Day, source says.
How explorers and conservationists protect our planet along Africa’s Zambezi River, on Canada’s Mount Logan, Swiss Alps’ glaciers, and plains of Chile and Argentina.
The incentives will inject a dose of optimism and confidence in the capital markets, enhance cross-border trading schemes and boost the yuan, tax experts say.
China has begun to test paying some state employees through its digital currency, but the trial is not making much impact in the e-CNY’s adoption as most quickly and automatically switch their salaries to cash.
Opinion piece in Communist Party mouthpiece comes as multiple US media reports say higher tariffs are imminent on China’s new energy sector.
In just six decades of independence, Singapore has transformed itself into Asia’s wealthiest nation and a financial services giant. Incoming PM Lawrence Wong has his work cut out for him to maintain that standing.
The volcano on the remote island of Halmahera erupted at 9.12am for about five minutes, projecting ash 5km into the sky.
Under academic cover, unnamed groups collected sensitive information on nature reserves, State Security Ministry says.
Every year, Israel marks Independence Day with a livestreamed torch-lighting ceremony at its Jerusalem national cemetery. This year, as Israel turns 76 in the middle of a ferocious war, things are different.
China’s shock credit contraction is adding pressure on the government to spend more money – and on the central bank to help.
Prosecution suggests Lai’s lawyers refrained from asking Apple Daily publisher earlier about evidence of ‘lunchbox meetings’, but judge warns allegation lacked ‘proper foundation’
His press secretary insists Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s stance on allowing his predecessor’s arrest hasn’t changed. But a new justice department legal briefing suggests otherwise.
Some employers love it. Others have issued ‘return-to-work’ mandates, forcing employees back into the office. Finding a balance is key, experts say – and flexibility isn’t without its downsides.
Official says the plan is to build a control point in Luohu, with co-location arrangements adopted.
Hong Kong must walk the talk, and get Beijing’s backing to showcase how ‘two systems’ is not only alive but working well.
Traditional bouquets and family lunch just as important for some, as last-minute shoppers hit Mong Kok’s flower market.
Popular chain Bakehouse and long-time operator Kee Wah Bakery hope new rules will help them deliver made-in-Hong Kong goods to hungry consumers across the border.
New bodies dedicated to issues such as financial risk and social stability are being established at a central and local level.
Singapore’s new flexitime guidelines are just the start. From Malaysia to Indonesia and the Philippine’s traffic-clogged capitals, young professionals are demanding a better work-life balance.
A California town notorious for a history of racism and exclusion now has one of the highest Asian populations in the US state. The Tu family, who moved to San Leandro in 1960, helped it happen.