Beijing kicks off new push to promote sport beloved by Xi Jinping. But will corruption and money troubles block China’s football ambitions?

K-pop and J-pop girl groups face pressure, with pregnancy often leading to career suspension.

Ocean Park chairman Paulo Pong says he hopes the twins can be introduced to everyone after Lunar New Year.

While Turkey backs the HTS regime, Israel is destroying its military capacity and claiming territory – fuelling fears of fragmentation.

A Thai of Pakistani descent received the death sentence while two Germans were sentenced to life imprisonment.

Flights and group tours are already booking up weeks ahead of the eight-day public holiday, which begins on January 28.

The Post explores what the city has more to offer beyond wining and dining this festive season.

Asahi Shuzo said the ingredients would be sent to the International Space Station in late 2025.

Analysts suggest New Delhi wants to avoid being eclipsed by Beijing as Russia increasingly relies on China amid a changing world order.

The 214 victims, aged between 17 and 78, suffered losses of HK$289 million, police say.

While some women advocate for natural childbirth, the lack of skilled care and potential for complications during home deliveries poses significant risks.

Mechanism allowed developers to apply for sites listed by the government and offer a minimum price, triggering a public auction or tender.

Public views of China in sub-Saharan countries are overwhelmingly positive, Asia Society survey shows.

Li, described as morally corrupt, reportedly frequently summoned female subordinates to office for late-night ‘heart-to-heart chats’.

The new British envoy to Washington has built relationships with powerful figures that could be key to mending strained ties between the two sides.

Authorities said that all the suspects arrived on the same boat from Saipan and probe was ongoing.

Sophgo, an affiliate of bitcoin mining equipment supplier Bitmain, is in the process of being placed on the Entity List.

SPCA and Team for Animals in Lantau South say harsher penalties are needed to deter criminals after former Miss Hong Kong loses two of her dogs.

As the head of PLA ideology comes under a cloud, the president once again stresses military loyalty to the Communist Party.

Chinese researchers and companies such as ByteDance made up a greater share of the 37-year-old AI conference this year, but some could not secure visas.

Mercury falls to 8 degrees Celsius or below in some areas of the New Territories.

Democrat Rosa DeLauro said removing provisions restricting US investments in China conflicted with the billionaire’s interests.

Rocks brought back indicate lunar magnetic field may have shot up about 2.8 billion years ago, Chinese study in Nature says.

Errant individuals will be given a verbal warning but repeat offenders may see their names appearing on Fukishima’s official website.

Years after its iconic airport closed, the new stadium and community spaces will bring buzz and a renewed sense of purpose to the area.

In 2004, schoolboys and rail buffs flocked to the inauguration of the HK$10 billion Ma On Shan railway.

Local offshoot of Midnight Runners has grown to 1,000 members, reflecting residents’ post-pandemic desire for fitness and connection.

Despite the incident, Wang shares photos and positive messages from the event on his social media accounts.

A quarter of ‘new economy’ job openings this year on the Maimai platform have been directly related to AI, as Big Tech firms fight for top talent.

At its launch seven years ago, the Eastern Economic Corridor was marketed as a solution to Thailand’s economic malaise. But concerns persist.

The men were arrested after failing to provide documents to officials during an unannounced government visit to the site.

Greater Bay Area plan has added impetus to development of neighbouring island in Zhuhai.

Much depends on how successfully Trump seduces leaders away from multilateral rule-making and how firmly China resists the siren call of bilateralism.

The right-wing leader had blocked a boat carrying over 100 asylum seekers from docking as part of a policy to curb irregular arrivals.

Police said the vehicle drove at least 400 metres across the venue, leaving a trail of bloody carnage.

Top US diplomat for the Middle East Barbara Leaf welcomed ‘positive messages’ from their talks, including a promise to fight terrorism.

The new package dropped US president-elect Trump’s demands for a debt-limit increase.

Meanwhile, the NDP’s Jagmeet Singh, whose party has been keeping the PM in power, says he will vote to bring down the Trudeau government.

The suspect in the rare attack is a former student at the school.

It is possible that 2024 ends with more people leaving than entering, with Spain, Canada and Australia among favoured destinations.

Details have emerged on the key distinctions between China’s recent internet satellite launch and SpaceX’s constellation.

At Macau inauguration ceremony, president says values of peace, tolerance, openness and sharing are enshrined in the governing principle and deserve to be safeguarded.

Amid concerns Trump may again impose travel bans, some university officials worry students from more nations might be hit, including China.

Both cities should take greater advantage of governing principle and convince world of its global appeal, president says at leader’s inauguration.

Central government developing Hengqin to promote diversification of Macau’s economy and give convenience to residents, president says at inauguration of city’s new leader.

The boat was carrying out ‘dangerous manoeuvres’ to try to evade a patrol vessel, the coastguard said.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly planning a visit next month in the latest sign the Labour Party is seeking stronger economic ties.

Public hospitals to launch special measures to cope with expected rise in demand.

Severe climate shocks, conflict, displacement and economic instability are driving food insecurity, with emergency levels of hunger soaring.

Golani said Syria’s success depends on Western countries lifting sanctions after the fall of the Assad regime.