60 m. ago Stay alert to external forces, Xi Jinping says as China embarks on 5

Xi highlights need to keep eye on global developments as the country sets its next development goals.

Events

3 h. ago Hong Kong launches search for new Trade Development Council executive director

Current executive director Margaret Fong will retire later this year.

Politics

9 h. ago Meta introduces Llama application programming interface to attract AI developers

Llama API will help Meta go up against APIs offered by rival model makers including OpenAI, Google and China’s DeepSeek.

Politics

21 h. ago The Hong Kong Jockey Club unveils JC Project MuSE to foster holistic growth in underprivileged primary students through music and sports

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Extracurricular activities offer children opportunities to explore personal interests and broaden their horizons. Yet for families with limited financial means, these pursuits can be out of reach. To address this issue, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust has initiated and funded JC Project MuSE, with an approved donation exceeding HK$400 million. The programme delivers free, high-quality and tailored music and sports education to primary school students in underprivileged areas of Hong Kong. JC Project MuSE is a six-year school-based initiative inspired by the globally acclaimed El Sistema model and aims to foster children’s interest in the arts and sports from an early age. The programme ensures equal access to growth and learning opportunities regardless of socio-economic status and is designed to promote the participating children’s holistic development. To celebrate the programme’s inauguration an...

Society

22 h. ago Reported Amazon plan to list tariff costs ‘hostile and political act’: Trump White House

The press secretary’s complaint comes while promoting US President Donald Trump’s tariff programme on administration’s 100th day.

Politics

26 h. ago Indonesia’s free meal scheme faces calls for stronger food safety standards

Several food poisoning incidents have led to calls for food suppliers involved in the free meals programme to undergo proper training.

Politics

29 h. ago Philippines to slash rice prices in half to aid voters amid May election campaign

The programme will cost the Marcos government about US$178 million to help the poor, but critics say it is a tool to support government candidates in midterm polls.

Politics

31 h. ago China is developing an ‘Underwater BeiDou’ network for navigation and tracking

Research team under natural resources ministry says prototypes have been built and tested but it’s not clear what stage the project is at.

Politics

31 h. ago ‘Free’ China programmer lives in car for 4 years, despite owning spacious house

41-year-old family man places mattress in back of parked electric vehicle for ‘comfortable’ working week lifestyle, heads home at weekend.

Society

31 h. ago China programmer lives in car for 4 years, despite owning house as he enjoys free lifestyle

Family man places mattress in back of parked electric vehicle for ‘comfortable’ working week lifestyle, heads home at weekend.

Society

31 h. ago Chinese programmer lives in car for 4 years, despite owning spacious house

Chinese programmer lives in car for 4 years, despite owning spacious house  South China Morning Post

Society

32 h. ago Malaysia’s Forest City: will funds from family offices be a lifeline for ailing project?

The development has been plagued by delays brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic and bankruptcy battles.

Society

33 h. ago Asia needs new trade partners, stronger markets to survive US tariffs: ADB chief

The head of the Asian Development Bank warns that reliance on exports leaves the region vulnerable to Washington’s high-tariff strategy.

Economics

35 h. ago Alibaba unveils Qwen3 AI models that it says outperform DeepSeek R1

The release comes just days after Baidu introduced two advanced models amid speculation about the imminent release of DeepSeek’s R2.

Politics

35 h. ago China’s Tsinghua University scoops up AI researcher Alex Lamb amid academic turmoil in US

Lamb will join the prestigious school’s College of AI and has already started accepting applications from prospective PhD and master’s students.

Politics

40 h. ago US Republicans propose charging asylum seekers US$1,000 per application

Republicans also want to impose a giant fee of US$8,500 for anyone wanting to sponsor a child to get them out of federal custody.

Politics

51 h. ago Iran rebuffs Israel’s demand for giving up nuclear programme in US talks

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Israel’s ‘fantasy that it can dictate what Iran may or may not do is detached from reality’.

Politics

52 h. ago Scientists in Hong Kong offer new hope into treatment of Huntington’s Disease

Discovery of new underlying mechanism opens up possibilities for developing medication.

Politics

52 h. ago Hong Kong team says discovery offers new hope for treating Huntington’s disease

Discovery of new underlying mechanism opens up possibilities for developing medication, researchers at Chinese University of Hong Kong say.

Politics

58 h. ago Beijing Aims to Attract Foreign Tourists via Enhanced Tax Refund Regime

Beijing Aims to Attract Foreign Tourists via Enhanced Tax Refund Regime  kaohoon international

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