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…
Iran reimposes shipping restrictions on Strait of Hormuz
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, according to Tehran’s Fars News Agency. “Control of the Strait of Hormuz…
Why Japan’s bond moves could see shift in East Asia’s financing model
East Asia’s “economic miracle” in the post-World War II period was predicated upon a number of factors, such as the…
Asian airlines face ‘major headwind’ from jet fuel costs, forcing flight changes
Asian airlines are cutting flights, raising fares and reshuffling networks as the Iran war sends jet fuel prices soaring, leaving…
Tai Po fire: owners’ group repeatedly protested use of flammable materials
The owners’ corporation of a Hong Kong housing complex devastated in the city’s deadliest fire in decades failed to convince…