55 m. ago China condoles death of Pope Francis, seeks continued progress in Vatican ties

Future of relations remains uncertain, analysts warn, given unresolved issues and possible policy shifts under the next pope.

Events

5 h. ago Hong Kong box office receipts drop by 65% during Easter holiday

Sales across four-day period stood at HK$13.5 million, with local thriller Peg O’ My Heart ranking fourth.

Sport

5 h. ago Outpouring of grief in Indonesia over Pope Francis’ death: ‘we were so proud of him’

Indonesians across the Muslim-majority nation share warm messages of support as they remember the late pontiff’s compassion and humility.

Events

6 h. ago Why Kenyan President Ruto’s visit is a ‘symbolic’ win for China as US tariffs rock world

Five-day trip comes as Kenya weighs its options amid US tariffs and aid halts, with China scoring a win ‘in terms of optics’, observer says.

Politics

9 h. ago Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang lobbies Japan to generate more power to fuel AI development

‘The country needs to build new infrastructure,’ Huang says.

Politics

15 h. ago Cardinal Kevin Farrell to oversee Vatican in wake of Pope Francis’ death

Known as the Camerlengo, Farrell will determine the date of Francis’ funeral and supervise other organisational tasks.

Events

24 h. ago Ready for your next ski trip? How Hongkongers can stay safe on the slopes

Experts advise how to prepare for potential dangers after death of Chinese national from Hong Kong at Japanese resort.

Politics

25 h. ago Filipinos mourn death of Pope Francis, their ‘Lolo Kiko’: ‘we grieve like orphans’

Many Filipinos recall the pontiff’s supportive and caring ways, saying he ‘gave voice to the marginalised, the voiceless and powerless’.

Events

28 h. ago Hong Kong authorities seek ban on certain mini konjac jelly cups

Proposal follows coroner’s suggestion that government regulate thickening agent’s use in such products in response to child’s death in 2021.

Politics

28 h. ago Pope Francis’ death mourned globally by Russia’s Putin, UK’s King Charles, France’s Macron

World leaders praised Pope Francis for his compassion, peace efforts, and interfaith dialogue, leaving a legacy of justice and humility.

Politics

29 h. ago Japan’s youth suicide crisis worsens with record student deaths reported in 2024

School anxiety, depression and family struggles were cited as major causes.

Events

32 h. ago Oldest active Nasa astronaut turns 70 after 220 days in space

Don Pettit returned to Earth on Sunday, the day of his milestone birthday, in a Soyuz capsule with two Russian cosmonauts.

Technology

35 h. ago Vietnam tycoon on death row has life sentence cut to 30 years in laundering case

Truong My Lan’s life sentence for laundering billions was shortened on Monday – but she still faces the death penalty in a separate case.

Events

38 h. ago China wife films husband’s affair, shares online, mistress sues for clip removal and payout

Wronged wife teams up with siblings to install hidden camera which captures intimate moments between husband, mistress.

Culture

39 h. ago Japanese Yen and Aussie Dollar Forecast: Tariffs, the BoJ and and Beijing in Spotlight

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Politics

50 h. ago Vance meets Pope Francis amid row over Trump’s migrant plans

Vance’s motorcade was on Vatican territory for 17 minutes. The Vatican said there was an ‘exchange of opinions’ including current conflicts.

Politics

50 h. ago Hong Kong resident found dead after going snowboarding at Japanese ski resort

Man, 38, had gone snowboarding alone at the Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort in Niigata prefecture and was later reported missing by friends.

Events

50 h. ago Hong Kong resident found dead at Japanese ski resort after going snowboarding

Man, 38, had gone snowboarding alone at the Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort in Niigata prefecture and was later reported missing by friends.

Events

53 h. ago Hong Kong residents make 2.14 million outbound trips so far for Easter break

Hongkongers made 1.84 million departure trips between Thursday of last week and the second day of Easter break, in addition to 302,000 by Sunday 4pm.

Politics

3 d. ago Cambodia’s renovated naval base welcomes 2 Japanese warships despite US concerns

The Japanese embassy in Phnom Penh said that the visit is ‘a historically significant event’ that would ‘enhance trust and confidence’.

Events