Hong Kong urged to be more proactive in removing barriers with Shenzhen
Hong Kong should take a more proactive approach to removing barriers hindering the cross-border flow of people, capital, goods and…
‘State-of-the-art’ models can struggle with basic enterprise tasks: AI unicorn executive
“State-of-the-art” (Sota) artificial intelligence models excel at solving complex Olympiad maths but still struggle with everyday enterprise tasks, according to…
Tibetan ‘Bathing Festival’ sees people bathe in natural waters, socialise, seek romantic partners
A traditional Tibetan Bathing Festival sees men and women of all ages bathing together in natural waters in a joyous…
Corruption fuels mistrust in Bulgaria’s eighth election in 5 years
Bulgaria on Sunday held its eighth legislative election in five years, with ex-president Rumen Radev’s grouping tipped to win on…
Iran keen on deal to end war but has higher ‘pain tolerance’: think tank chief
The economic toll of war is pushing Iran to find a resolution to the hostilities beyond its fragile two-week truce…
How Chinese drug makers are tackling Western dominance in US$16 billion Parkinson’s race
Chinese biomedical companies deploying cutting-edge technologies are emerging as serious competitors to Western dominance in the race to treat Parkinson’s…
Japan, Australia finalise contracts to deliver first 3 of planned frigates
Japan and Australia said on Saturday they have finalised contracts to jointly deliver the first three of 11 ships for…
Could the PLA use minelaying drones in a first island chain blockade over Taiwan?
The People’s Liberation Army could use minelaying drones to blockade Japan and other waters in the strategic first island chain…
China limbless mum sews with mouth, uses limb stumps for daily tasks, raises 3 kids alone
An 81-year-old Chinese woman dubbed “the strongest Chinese mother” was born without limbs and managed to raise three children. The…
Hong Kong Housing Society aims to boost supply of subsidised sale flats
Hong Kong’s second-biggest public housing provider will gradually expand the supply of its subsidised sale flats, aiming for them to…