Tag: Asia

Binbin Li, an associate professor of environmental science at Duke Kunshan University, emphasized the importance of sustainable grazing practices and community involvement in protecting giant wild panda habitats. She led a research project in...

A recent book launch event at an independent bookstore in Hong Kong was disrupted by a group of individuals who accused the writer of "poisoning" readers. The event, hosted by travel writer Pazu at...

The Hong Kong Observatory took action early Monday morning by issuing a T1 signal as Tropical Cyclone Man-yi made its way towards the city. The observatory cautioned that a higher signal could be issued...

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with outgoing President Joe Biden for the last time, expressing readiness to work with the new US administration for a smooth transition in bilateral ties. The meeting took place...

A hotline that is supposed to help caregivers is not meeting the needs of some callers, according to a community group. The hotline, which operates 24 hours a day and was launched last year,...

Eight people were killed and 17 others were injured in a tragic knife attack at a vocational school in eastern China. The suspect, a former student of the school, has been arrested by the...

The Apec Economic Leaders’ Week recently came to a close in Peru, with the host nation highlighting three main objectives, one of which was to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth. During the week-long...

Hong Kong employers have been reminded by the chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) that they could be breaking the law if they fail to provide proper training and education to their staff...

The Hong Kong Observatory has announced that it will be issuing a T1 between the hours of 6am and 9am on Monday due to Tropical Cyclone Man-yi approaching the territory. Although the storm is...

Transport Secretary Lam Sai-hung expressed his confidence in Hong Kong's bunkering facilities surpassing those of neighboring cities. The government recently revealed plans to transform Hong Kong into a top-tier green maritime fuel bunkering center....

In Zhuhai, China, a tragic incident occurred on Monday night when a man drove his car into pedestrians near a sports center, resulting in the death of at least 35 people and injuring many...

Education minister Christine Choi revealed on Saturday that a concerning discovery had been made regarding the use of fake DSE certificates in university applications in Macau. It was reported that 20 individuals had attempted...

The Kai Tak Sports Park recently held an international rugby match as a trial event to test the smaller outdoor venue's capabilities. Despite the gloomy weather, the match between Hong Kong and Brazil attracted...

A Taiwanese fishing boat captain who was detained in China for over four months on charges of illegal fishing has been released after paying a fine, according to Taiwan's coast guard. The boat, named...

Chief Executive John Lee had a very busy day during his visit to Peru, attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit. He signed a free trade agreement with Peru and had meetings with leaders...

Hong Kong is gearing up for its upcoming marathon in February, and this time, there will be a special team participating. A running club, mostly composed of current and former street sleepers, is getting...

The recent free-trade agreement between Hong Kong and Peru is set to open up new economic opportunities for both regions. This agreement, which focuses on cooperation in various aspects of trade, has been welcomed...

The Consumer Council in Hong Kong has reported an increase in complaints regarding concerts and live performances this year. With over 500 complaints received in the past 10 months, concertgoers have expressed their dissatisfaction...

The government has recently unveiled an action plan to promote the use of green maritime fuel in Hong Kong, aiming to reduce carbon emissions from the shipping industry. This initiative includes a target of...

Beijing has criticized US legislators for showing support for Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy media tycoon who is currently in prison in Hong Kong and is facing a national security trial next week. The Chinese...

The government recently announced that the full-year economic growth forecast has been revised to 2.5 percent, down from the previous estimated range of 2.5 to 3.5 percent. This adjustment comes after real GDP in...

The Oxfam Trailwalker event in Hong Kong faced a challenge before it even began - a group of mischievous monkeys scavenging for food along the route. A video circulating online captured the monkeys raiding...

In a recent police operation in Hong Kong, five men were arrested for illegally driving electric bicycles and scooters on the road. The arrests were made in Kwun Tong, Sau Mau Ping, and Tseung...

The Observatory made an announcement early Friday morning that all tropical cyclone warning signals have been cancelled due to Typhoon Toraji weakening and no longer posing a threat to Hong Kong. However, the Observatory...

The Hong Kong Observatory has recently announced that the T3 signal has been downgraded to a T1 as Tropical Depression Toraji weakens and moves away from Hong Kong. As of 10 pm on Thursday,...

The Hong Kong government recently decided to renumber several lamp posts that previously bore codes referencing the date of the Tiananmen crackdown. The numbers “8964” and “6489” have been replaced with new codes. This...

Hong Kong's leader, John Lee, has issued a warning to the US, urging them to stay out of the city's internal affairs. This statement comes after American president-elect Donald Trump made comments suggesting it...

Financial Secretary Paul Chan is optimistic about the future growth of Hong Kong's exchange-traded fund (ETF) market. He believes that the market will continue to expand, solidifying Hong Kong's position as a global financial...

Police in Tuen Mun took one of the four murder suspects to the crime scene for further investigation. The suspect, who was seen with handcuffs and a black hood, was escorted to Yau Oi...

Hong Kong issued a T1 storm warning as Tropical Cyclone Toraji approached the city. The Standby Signal No. 1 was raised on Monday night as the storm came within 800 kilometers of Hong Kong....