6 h. ago AI errors over Malaysia’s Jalur Gemilang flag spark national pride and controversy

Recent inaccuracies in the national flag’s depiction have upset the public, where even small errors are seen as national insults.

Politics

10 h. ago Why Japan’s unified defence zone proposal with US makes South Korea uneasy

Despite US enthusiasm, South Korea fears being drawn into conflicts beyond the Korean peninsula, such as the Taiwan Strait.

Politics

23 h. ago 43% jump in elderly taxi drivers involved in accidents in Hong Kong since 2022

Latest figures by Transport Department prompts some industry leaders to ask if tighter regulations needed to assess fitness of older cabbies.

Politics

24 h. ago Virginia Giuffre, Prince Andrew’s accuser in Epstein sex trafficking scandal, dies at 41

Mother-of-three Giuffre, a key figure in Jeffrey Epstein’s downfall, took her own life ‘after being a lifelong victim of sexual abuse and sex trafficking’.

Politics

28 h. ago Japan man hides dad’s body in wardrobe for 2 years to avoid funeral costs, faces fraud probe

Some speculate that man intends to claim extra pension benefits, while others express sympathy.

Events

32 h. ago Hong Kong urged to tighten regulation of counsellors following misconduct case

Experts call on authorities to set up statutory registration system and grant legal exemption to professional organisations to publicly address wrongdoings.

Politics

45 h. ago China’s military identifies US and Japanese destroyers as ‘enemy vessels’

Navy open day display states that YJ-18A anti-ship missile can strike warships such as America’s Arleigh Burke-class and Japan’s Atago-class.

Events

47 h. ago Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority brings in experts to help curb medical blunders

Head of city’s public hospitals vows to strengthen public communication over mistakes as part of measures introduced after performance review.

Science

47 h. ago Senior Russian officer killed near Moscow when parked car explodes

Several high-ranking military figures have been assassinated since the war in Ukraine began, in operations blamed by Moscow on Kyiv.

Events

51 h. ago Hong Kong to jail, fine those possessing, using vapes in public from April 2026

Smoking will also be prohibited while residents queue at arts and sports facilities, clinics and other places from next year, according to bill.

Events

52 h. ago Japan ‘kept man’ gains fame for being supported by 15 wealthy women, earns US$7,000 monthly

During Covid pandemic, his client base shrank from 15 to 7, prompting him to develop new strategies for financial stability.

Economics

53 h. ago The best souvenir from Korea? It’s rice for rising numbers of Japanese visitors

Amid a rice shortage in Japan that has seen prices rise 92 per cent in a year, Japanese visitors to Korea are buying the grain to take home.

Politics

57 h. ago Auto show: German, Japan carmakers embrace Chinese AI as Tesla awaits Beijing’s nod on FSD

AI models developed by Chinese tech companies, including DeepSeek and Big Tech firms, have emerged as popular choices for carmakers.

Politics

57 h. ago German, Japan carmakers embrace Chinese AI as Tesla awaits Beijing’s nod on FSD

German, Japan carmakers embrace Chinese AI as Tesla awaits Beijing’s nod on FSD  South China Morning Post

Politics

57 h. ago Japanese man demands security guard kneel and bow at Osaka Expo, sparks public outrage

Viral video shows guard kowtowing in front of tourist after he failed to direct the latter to a car park correctly.

Events

60 h. ago Japanese, German giants vow big China investments, bucking wait

Japanese, German giants vow big China investments, bucking wait-and-see trend  South China Morning Post

Politics

62 h. ago Merck Stock Reverses, Though Gardasil 'Woes' Continue In China, Japan

Merck Stock Reverses, Though Gardasil 'Woes' Continue In China, Japan  Investor's Business Daily

Politics

67 h. ago Unpredictable Donald Trump leaves China struggling to respond to US foreign policy

American leader’s erratic approach to Ukraine and Middle East means challenges for stability-fixated Beijing amid its shifting Moscow ties.

Politics

67 h. ago Unpredictable Trump leaves China struggling to respond to US foreign policy

Unpredictable Trump leaves China struggling to respond to US foreign policy  South China Morning Post

Politics

2 d. ago Japan’s World Expo struggles with visitor figures amid slew of bad publicity

Despite hitting 1 million visitors, Osaka Expo 2025 has been plagued by a bomb scare, methane explosion and long queues.

Politics