Policy aims to stop Washington and its allies falling behind rivals in the tech race in a move that appears to be aimed at Beijing.
It’s the first time Israel’s army has moved into the area since the war with Hamas began on October 7.
As geopolitical changes have made working with China more risky than before, European firms have backed away from infrastructure projects linked with the Belt and Road Initiative.
Chinese president attends state dinner hosted by French counterpart after arriving in Paris for his first European tour in five years.
The Philippines has played its cards right by signalling that it’s ‘willing to work with anyone’ for strategic advantage, analysts say.
Industry is seeking to increase cab starting fees by HK$4.5 to HK$6 depending on taxi type, but sources say authorities waiting for sector’s feedback on counter-offer.
The e-commerce giant is rolling out the major overhaul ahead of China’s second-largest annual shopping extravaganza, the 618 sales event.
The theme park recently honoured more than 2,000 employees at its first-ever long-service awards ceremony, including twin brothers who have performed there for more than a decade.
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Two display counters were damaged, but no properties were stolen in the hold-up, according to the force
Japan ranked the lowest among G7 nations in Reporters Without Borders’ 2024 World Press Freedom Index. Observers say it’s because the country’s media has been shaped into a ‘good servant’ of the political class.
Wang Xiaoping, country’s labour minister, says Beijing will also support drive for Hong Kong to become a more entrepreneur-friendly environment.
BTS’ agency Hybe is under scrutiny after it allegedly paid a ransom to individuals who were aware of its unethical business tactics.
Pakistani defendant Shahzad Khan admitted to hitting, slapping and punching boy after failing to recite Koran verse.
The Fujian aircraft carrier’s maiden mission has been deliberately timed to coincide with US-Philippines military drills, analysts say.
On first day of Chinese leader’s European trip, French president also thanks him for supporting an ‘Olympic truce’ during the Summer Games in Paris.
Taylor Swift has spent a significant amount of time in London, and her love for the city has been immortalised in her songs – and fans can visit all her favourite spots as long as they are paying attention.
China’s first publicly recognised transgender woman, Jin Xing, has remarried the love of her life 18 years after they were forced to split for the sake of their children.
International Baccalaureate Organization launches inquiry after exams already taken in some time zones, including Hong Kong, appeared online.
Current blueprint lacks proposals on how related sectors such as aviation, hotels, transport operators, caterers and retailers can work together, lawmaker Perry Yiu says.
The mixed-use project, close to Fanling and Sheung Shui, will include a residential component with some 2,000 flats. It will cover 150,000 sq ft and will have a total buildable floor area of over 1 million sq ft.
A new data-verification platform will test Beijing’s plan to keep watch on cross-border data flows without disrupting normal business operations.
From Singapore to New Zealand, same-sex couples wanting to start a family often find the doorway to parenthood barred by entrenched conservatism, legal hurdles and prejudice.
Teresa Teng’s untimely death in 1995 sparked many a conspiracy theory. A former employee of the Chiang Mai hotel where the singer lived and died recalls what happened on that fateful day 29 years ago.
Academics said his use of the term was unfair given Japan’s unique cultural and historical context.
From Singapore and Malaysia to Australia, New Zealand and the China-focused clinics of Thailand, would-be parents are finding fertility treatments can take their financial, physical and emotional toll.