The visa-policy easing is expected to boost tourism that has yet to fully rebound since the pandemic, and the move could also give local economies a jolt.
China has advances in AI, big data analytics and deepfakes; its initiatives already detected in elections in Australia, Canada and Taiwan, says Avril Haines.
Consumer Council warns parents about small parts falling off baby and infant clothes or that have long cords.
A new book on China’s tech regulations and economic governance assesses the impact of perceived overreaching in the market, with far-reaching effects flagged by professor Angela Zhang.
A total of 17,034 individuals aged 65 or older in Japan died alone in the first three months of the year, according to a new report.
Analysts discuss how Beijing could respond to Washington’s latest trade offensive, and how the impact could have repercussions beyond China’s borders.
An accident that killed 11 people in West Java has prompted calls on the authorities to tighten regulatory oversight and enforcement.
How explorers and conservationists protect our planet along Africa’s Zambezi River, on Canada’s Mount Logan, Swiss Alps’ glaciers, and plains of Chile and Argentina.
The UK says its national security legislation is designed to cover areas such as espionage, sabotage, working for foreign powers, and terrorism, and introduces new offences.
US commonly sends representatives to the ceremony, but Lai’s ascension to Taiwanese presidency on May 20 comes during unusually tense relations with China.
A total of 110,000 migration places will be cut under new measures announced in Australia’s budget.
Former government economist, 51, takes the reins from Lee Hsien Loong, scion of founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew.
CEO Goh Choon Phong announced a profit-sharing bonus of 7.94 months for employees, including pilots.
Facilities capable of producing 70,000 to 100,000 tonnes of green methanol from leftover food will be ready by the end of 2025, Shi Pingyang, vice-president of Shenergy, told reporters on Wednesday.
Hong Kong stocks rally continues after China unveils more property support measures with gains supported by hopes the US central bank will start cutting interest rates later this year.
Despite the pandemic being over, Covid-19 carries a 35 per cent higher risk of death in hospital patients, study finds.
The bill would prevent federal agencies from contracting with five Chinese biotech companies – BGI Group, MGI, Complete Genomics, Wuxi AppTec, and Wuxi Biologics.
Janet Kung scores 842 points, beating out two female contestants, while Yip Kin-man takes home top honours in male category, pocketing buns worth 776 points.
If the British royal family was looking for a public relations win after Princess Catherine’s Photoshop fails, the unveiling of King Charles’ newest royal portrait was not it.
New measure should raise Hong Kong’s profile as cruise ship destination and its role in multi-stop itineraries for Greater Bay Area, tourism authorities say.
The private bank has increased its headcount, mainly relationship managers and senior bankers, by 15 per cent this year. It sees Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai as stepping stones to expand its business.
Official says the plan is to build a control point in Luohu, with co-location arrangements adopted.
Hong Kong must walk the talk, and get Beijing’s backing to showcase how ‘two systems’ is not only alive but working well.
Hong Kong trade office in London was where former city leader Carrie Lam and ex-finance chief John Tsang nurtured their budding government careers.
With its narrowbody C919 flying regular routes and orders pouring in, China has already started design work on the next generation of its domestically produced commercial aircraft – the C939.
Fresh US tariffs targeting China’s new-energy sector are imminent, threatening to thwart export efforts aimed at alleviating a market oversupply.
Lack of a level playing field is underlying issue of overcapacity, Berlin’s representative in Beijing said, in a wide-ranging interview.