1 hour ago Malaysians cast doubt on Anwar’s rising approval rate as reforms and economy stall

Although a recent poll showed the prime minister’s rating rise to 54 per cent, many online said it did not reflect their frustrations.

Events

1 hour ago China Olympic champions Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng stun table tennis fans with ‘retirement’

The duo, separately, say their decisions to step away are due to rules fines will be imposed for missing international tournaments.

Sport

3 hours ago 100 Hongkongers evacuated after fire breaks out during ceremony for good luck

Police believe blaze caused by 62-year-old female resident’s burning of joss papers for a ritual for peace and protection.

Events

3 hours ago Hong Kong property outlook clouded by Trump, rate uncertainty despite November price rise

Lived-in home prices rose slightly in November for a second straight month, while rents fell, according to official data.

Politics

3 hours ago Hong Kong’s November home prices and rents diverge as cheaper loans drove tenants to buy

Lived-in home prices rose slightly in November for a second straight month, while rents fell, according to official data.

Society

3 hours ago Man in India dies after swallowing live chick to cure infertility in ritual mishap

Man and his wife, married for years without children, turned to healer in his desperation to become a father.

Events

4 hours ago Azerbaijan Airlines hails ‘heroism’ of dead pilots for saving 29 lives in Kazakhstan jet crash

The carrier’s president said the crew’s ‘prioritisation of human life have immortalised their names in history’.

Events

5 hours ago Bitcoin rally loses steam as market braces for expiry of crypto derivatives

Bitcoin and its smaller rivals are struggling for traction, after the largest cryptocurrency surged to a record high last week.

Economics

5 hours ago Batik Air's China Network Expands With New Flights To Beijing, Changsha

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Politics

5 hours ago Union Hospital leads collaborative effort to advance liver cancer management in Asia

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Union Hospital recently hosted an international pre-conference event for LEAD APAC 2024, held on October 26, convening experts from across the Asia-Pacific to address the escalating challenge of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in the region.   As part of a tour to Union Hospital organised for international HCC experts, a sharing session was held to focus on the potential of advanced technologies, integrated healthcare models and public awareness campaigns in improving liver cancer outcomes.  Key contributions came from Prof. Henry Chan Lik-yuen, Deputy Chief Hospital Manager at Union Hospital of Hong Kong, and Prof. Xie Qing of Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai. Their insights reinforced the value of cross-institutional collaboration in tackling this critical healthcare issue. The Asia-Pacific region carries a substantial share of the global liver cancer burden, with China alone representing nearly half of all cases ...

Science

6 hours ago Panama rejects talks with Trump over canal threat, says ‘no’ Chinese soldiers in waterway

President Mulino said the ‘canal is Panamanian and there’s no possibility of opening any kind of conversation around this reality’.

Events

7 hours ago South Asia needs to get its political house in order to turn around its economy

Political violence and social unrest have dented support for South Asian countries from investors and multilateral institutions.

Politics

7 hours ago China’s military tests remote 3D printed parts and drone delivery for battlefield: report

US uses similar tactics as it aids Ukrainian frontline soldiers from a maintenance site in Poland, American military paper says.

Events

8 hours ago Against US nepotism and transparency concerns, Hong Kong’s integrity shines

US missteps like Biden pardoning his son are a reminder to uphold the high standards Hong Kong and the ICAC have diligently worked to establish.

Politics

8 hours ago China Yiche ethnic minority, known for open relationships, earliest wearers of mini

One of China’s oldest ethnic groups maintains many interesting customs, one of which allows men to touch women’s breasts.

Politics

9 hours ago Travellers can take driverless cars from major Hong Kong bridge by end of 2025

Airport Authority says journey from local checkpoint at Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge to 11 Skies complex could take only three minutes.

Transport

9 hours ago Hong Kong’s IPO boom awaits in 2025 as regulatory boost, interest rates align, bankers say

Deloitte forecasts Hong Kong IPO volume to surge 71 per cent to US$19.3 billion in 2025.

Economics

9 hours ago In India, call for more babies sparks debate on future of 1.43 billion

A Hindu nationalist leader has urged couples to have more children in the world’s most populous nation, calling it ‘a matter of concern’.

Politics

9 hours ago 3 dead, 4 injured after tourist bus veers off road, plunges into lake in Norway

Police said 58 passengers were on board from 8 countries including China, India, Malaysia and Singapore.

Events

10 hours ago Hong Kong career scheme aims to give disadvantaged youth employment footing

Scheme, run by NGO SideBySide, has so far helped 2,200 people aged 16 to 30.

Politics