2 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

2 h. ago UK criticised for damaging tourism with ‘barriers to travel’

‘This government is all about growth’ but it is not ‘prioritising’ the tourism sector in any way, an industry leader says.

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7 h. ago Taiwan boss pays worker’s final wages in 690 coins as ‘shock education’ for bad work attitude

Employee who was ‘absent without notice’ handed plastic bag full of coins, which takes an hour to deposit at bank.

Economics

19 h. ago Taiwan opposition summit aims to confront DPP ‘suppression’ amid recall battle

Ruling party trying to suppress dissent through legal means after losing control of the legislature last year, KMT chief alleges.

Politics

19 h. ago ‘Thuggish’ act: Chinese scholars take on Trump adviser over global shake

‘Thuggish’ act: Chinese scholars take on Trump adviser over global shake-up  South China Morning Post

Politics

21 h. ago Hongkongers settling in Taiwan to undergo ‘observation period’

Taiwanese minister Chiu Chui-cheng says security requirements should be bolstered for Hongkongers applying for residency.

Politics

22 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

25 h. ago Philippines, US launch ‘full battle’ Balikatan drills, some near Taiwan

About 17,000 troops will take part in the joint exercises, which include a combined air and missile defence simulation for the first time.

Events

30 h. ago Legco patriots’ budget criticism a warning that must be heard

If even patriotic lawmakers are saying that the people see only a self-serving government, then Hong Kong’s leaders have a big problem.

Events

34 h. ago Beijing adviser Yan Anlin on why a timetable for Taiwan reunification has disadvantages

‘We are in a preparatory phase’, noted Taiwan studies expert and former aide to lead negotiator in historic 1993 cross-strait talks says.

Politics

42 h. ago ‘Surprising’ PLA helicopter joint sea drills signal evolving Taiwan strategy: experts

State media reports show Central Theatre Command 81st Group Army unit rehearsing complex naval coordination exercises.

Science

45 h. ago Buddha tooth relic photo sparks Sri Lankan police investigation

Photography is prohibited during the viewing of the highly venerated relic, which went on display this month for the first time since 2009.

Events

45 h. ago Coldplay creates HK$1.2 billion for Hong Kong, helps build ‘entire city brand’

Four shows drew tourists from around region, but value of concert stop seen as going beyond extra revenue.

Economics

48 h. ago Drowning tally at 6 as huge waves hit Australia’s east coast

Waves as high as 3.5 metres are creating hazardous surf conditions, lifesavers warn.

Events

52 h. ago Island infiltrators: Taiwan spy scandals expose frailty of political and military defences

As government aides are investigated, there is alarm over Beijing’s intensifying efforts to undermine Taiwanese authorities from within.

Events

58 h. ago 1 man, 10,000 durian trees: China’s planting pains give way to golden home

Tropical Hainan province has defied sceptics and rewarded investors with China-grown durian, but it ‘simply cannot compete’ with booming imports from Southeast Asia.

Politics

3 d. ago Hong Kong police arrest 8 over deepfake scams bypassing bank security checks

Successful attempts to open bank accounts involved images created by merging scammers’ faces and those on stolen ID cards using artificial intelligence, force says.

Events

3 d. ago 8 arrested over running Hong Kong scam ring, opening bank accounts with deepfakes

Successful attempts to open bank accounts involved images created by merging scammers’ faces and those on stolen ID cards using artificial intelligence, force says.

Economics

3 d. ago AP PHOTOS: Chinese factories seek to expand their business outside the US following Trump Tariffs

AP PHOTOS: Chinese factories seek to expand their business outside the US following Trump Tariffs  Yahoo Finance

Politics

3 d. ago In Japan, ‘friendship marriages’ provide partnership outside societal norms

More couples are choosing such an option despite it contradicting their sexual orientation, citing reasons such as social security benefits.

Politics