City leader says matters raised on the ground will help him draft maiden policy address in October.

Accounting firm PriceWaterhouse estimates that revenue from media services offered directly to viewers via the internet will climb to US$2.4 billion in India by 2026.

Australian government is seeking a referendum – necessary to make changes to the constitution – on recognising indigenous minorities in the constitution and requiring governments consult Aboriginal people on decisions that impact their lives.

The e-commerce giant joins more than 150 Chinese companies that are now on the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s provisional line-up of firms up for delisting.

Move aimed at easing booking crunch for travellers headed for mainland China, amid complaints of limited quarantine slots on other side

China has forged as Western reactors languished, and can now sell cutting-edge technology at a low price.

A man who asked for medium rare steak is suing because it was bloody, a young woman gets told by kid relatives she must marry, and a man uses plastic bags to confuse a self-service checkout.

Firefighters were called to Nui Po Shan after police received a report about a man in his twenties who had collapsed.

Groups known as “fringe churches” have long been of concern, particularly to people with family members involved, now they’ve been thrust into the public spotlight.

Linda Thomas-Greenfield told the UN that the US sees growing signs Russia is laying groundwork to annex the eastern and southern regions of Ukraine.

Culture secretary Kevin Yeung urges understanding from public while city leader John Lee vows to ‘personally inquire’ into investigation progress.

Students say lessons are at only a basic level, but teachers say it’s hard to teach children of such a wide ethnic mix.

Source says 38-year-old in custody is an American with a Hong Kong ID card.

A recent rise in fuel prices, coupled with coronavirus restrictions hindering commutes, plus increased government support, have lifted the popularity of two-wheeled transport in what was once known as the ‘Kingdom of Bicycles’.

The mix of tenants in malls and at street level is changing as restaurateurs pounce on slumping rents to expand, often taking the spaces left behind by retailers forced to leave during the pandemic.

Asian governments and companies have been slower, compared to their Western counterparts, in advocating for a healthy work-life balance.

North Korea said earlier this month it was on a path to “finally defuse” its first publicly declared coronavirus crisis even as Asian neighbours experience a resurgence in infections driven by Omicron subvariants.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said more than 50 were killed and called the attack a war crime. Russia’s defence ministry alleged the strikes were carried out by Ukraine in an “egregious provocation” designed to stop soldiers from surre...

The AI-driven system fires a painful but non-lethal beam at birds, which pose a high risk to aircraft, but experts raise concerns over potential effects on pilots and endangered species.

As we bid farewell to Happy Cake Shop in Wan Chai, remember there are still a good handful of these traditional bakeries around – so patronise them.

Sri Lanka defaulted on its US$51-billion foreign debt in April and huge protests earlier this month forced then president Gotabaya Rajapaksa to flee the country and resign.

A nightclub in China accused of fat-shaming, sexism and discrimination for erecting a sign listing people banned from entry due to their physical appearance is refusing to back down.

Some expect advertisers to keep their distance and cancel upcoming promotions featuring band members

Businesses have expressed ‘confidence’ in Marcos Jnr and some analysts expect Duterte’s tax and ownership liberalisation laws to help boost foreign investments.

Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called the latest bill a ‘crucial step in our ongoing fight against the deadly epidemic of gun violence in our nation.’

Firefighters report 122 cases of heatstroke linked to outdoor pursuits during the first three weeks of July, compared to 65 incidents in June.

The visit capped an unusual tour designed specifically to give the pope opportunities to apologise to generations of Native peoples for the abuses and injustices they suffered.

Analysts said ‘green lights’ may likely be given to investment deals that help boost development of the real economy.

Musk’s lawsuit was filed hours after Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick of the Delaware Court of Chancery ordered a trial to determine if Musk can walk away from the deal.

The dearth of details in Evergrande’s restructuring underscores the challenges in untangling the debts and financial obligations by the company with the dubious honour as the world’s most indebted developer.

Recent photo and video evidence shows developments in Chinese early warning aircraft and stealth fighter jets.

The indictment of Aleksandr Viktorovich Ionov reflects what US officials say are ongoing Russian government efforts to meddle in the American political process.

US speaker of the House’s reported plans to visit the island shine a light on the complex and volatile politics surrounding Washington’s relationship with Taipei.

The two countries agreed to establish a new joint research centre for next-generation semiconductors during the so-called economic ‘two-plus-two’ ministerial meeting in Washington on Friday.

According to a World Health Organization report from July 22, only five deaths had been reported worldwide, all in the African region.

There were fears the death toll could rise even further as at least 16 people remained missing and more bodies were being uncovered after the rains abated.

Hundreds of people have been rescued by boat and there have been about 50 rescues using National Guard helicopters following torrential rain and flash floods.

‘We’ve seen no physical, tangible indications of anything untoward with respect to Taiwan,’ John Kirby, spokesman for the US National Security Council, said.

Smith – who went on to win the best actor award – marched on stage and hit Rock for making a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. ‘Chris, I apologise to you. My behaviour was unacceptable,’ Smith said in the video.

Some concertgoers and those who watched videos of incident have reported insomnia, nightmares and feelings of stress, psychologists say.

The trial in a Delaware court is set to last five days to decide whether the Tesla boss can walk away from the deal.

Engineering experts say inadequate safety for video screen contributed to accident at Mirror concert on Thursday night

Lavrov tells his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi that Moscow was keen to maintain close cooperation with Beijing and emphasised their ‘mutual strategic trust’

The joint initiative will see the development of a number of cross-border e-commerce brands and enterprises.

China has repeatedly said the US House Speaker should not visit the island, with one observer suggesting ‘even stronger warnings’ have been given in private.

Washington’s efforts to shun Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine appear to have been lacking bite as Putin and his top diplomat Lavrov meet leaders, including US allies.

The US chips act that President Joe Biden will soon sign into law is casting a shadow over Beijing’s long-term plans for semiconductor self-sufficiency, according to analysts.

Chief executive says he is a fan of diplomatic skills displayed by Chinese foreign ministry representatives.

Ricky Chiu Yin-to was among the first to come up with affordable and accurate test kits for the coronavirus.

Growing demand for polysilicon made outside China could help spur the development of India’s solar manufacturing industry, experts say, but the country faces numerous challenges to boost domestic production capacity.