5 h. ago America needs a national economic security strategy to counter China’s rise

America needs a national economic security strategy to counter China’s rise  The Hill

Economics

10 h. ago Towngas Smart Energy’s 2024 profit rises as bets on China’s renewable energy pay off

Net profit rose 2 per cent to HK$1.6 billion (US$206 million), while revenue increased 7.4 per cent to HK$21.3 billion.

Economics

12 h. ago ‘Shameful’ Japanese tourists detained in China over Great Wall incident sparks outrage at home

Two Japanese tourists were detained in China after one exposed himself on the Great Wall, causing outrage in Japan and raising concerns about declining Japanese morals.

Society

12 h. ago ‘Shameful’ Japanese tourists detained in China over Great Wall prank, incident sparks outrage at home

Two Japanese tourists were detained in China after one exposed himself on the Great Wall, causing outrage in Japan and raising concerns about declining Japanese morals.

Society

12 h. ago ‘Shameful’ Japanese tourists detained in China over Great Wall prank

Two Japanese tourists were detained in China after one exposed himself on the Great Wall, causing outrage in Japan and raising concerns about declining Japanese morals.

Politics

14 h. ago Map Shows America's Shipyards Disappear as China's Naval Empire Rises

Map Shows America's Shipyards Disappear as China's Naval Empire Rises  Newsweek

Events

14 h. ago Japan’s Tokyo to ‘revitalise’ nightlife with US$3.8 million jolt to lure visitors after dark

Initiatives include pop-up information offices, projection mapping displays, and subsidies for businesses, all designed to showcase Tokyo’s vibrant after-hours scene.

Economics

16 h. ago Hong Kong arrivals rise 7% to 8.4 million in first 2 months of 2025

Short-haul markets such as the Philippines and Indonesia record the steepest growth in arrivals.

Politics

20 h. ago DeepSeek effect fuels rise of China's answer to 'Magnificent Seven'

DeepSeek effect fuels rise of China's answer to 'Magnificent Seven'  Nikkei Asia

Politics

32 h. ago Don’t use China as a hedge against US, Beijing’s envoy warns Japan

Ties with Tokyo may be on the mend but could be undone by Japan’s view of its neighbour, ambassador Wu Jianghao says.

Events

35 h. ago Indonesians in US fear deportation amid Trump’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants

As of November 2024, more than 4,000 Indonesians were on the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement removal list.

Events

36 h. ago Hong Kong’s ombudsman calls for tougher action against illegal parking in estates

Investigation reveals “unsatisfactory” situation in which vehicles were found obstructing emergency access routes in public housing estates.

Events

36 h. ago Hong Kong’s ombudsman calls for tougher action against illegal parking at estates

Investigation reveals ‘unsatisfactory’ situation in which vehicles were found obstructing emergency access routes at public housing estates.

Events

38 h. ago Hong Kong correctional officer charged for loan fraud totalling more than HK$1.5 million

Jivcons Man, 49, deceived a credit union and three financial institutions into granting him 17 loans.

Economics

38 h. ago Hong Kong prisons officer charged with fraud over HK$1.5 million in loans

Jivcons Man, 49, accused of deceiving credit union and three financial institutions into granting him 17 loans.

Events

39 h. ago Hong Kong deploys AI in CCTV systems to detect objects thrown from buildings

Housing minister gives assessment of cases at 10 public rental housing estates where smart technology has been implemented.

Politics

39 h. ago Hong Kong adopts AI to catch housing tenants throwing objects off buildings

Housing minister gives assessment of cases at 10 public rental housing estates where smart technology has been implemented.

Politics

40 h. ago Hong Kong police arrest 74, seize HK$1.6 million of drugs including ‘space oil’

The force confiscated 36 space oil capsules, 327 grams of crack cocaine, 40 grams of cocaine and 2.3kg of Marijuana during the anti-triad operation.

Events

43 h. ago ‘Real reasons to be worried’: are US tariffs finally coming for Japan?

Japan’s attempts to seek a tariff reprieve do not seem to have moved Trump’s administration, analysts note.

Politics

44 h. ago Activist demands Japan revoke award for US general behind 500,000 deaths in WWII

Gushiken Takamatsu said Curtis LeMay, who orchestrated the firebombing, should never have been given the honour.

Events