Tainan’s Cultural Treasures Face Imminent Flooding Threat Under Climate Change, Greenpeace Study Reveals

Tainan, Taiwan – October 20, 2026 – A stark warning has been issued regarding the vulnerability of Tainan’s rich historical heritage to the escalating impacts of climate change. A comprehensive…

Hong Kong Taxi Drivers Face Scrutiny as New Demerit System Tackles Refusal of Hire and Service Lapses

Hong Kong has recorded 229 taxi driver-related offences under a demerit points system that came into effect in 2024, with more than half involving refusal of hire, the government has…

Former China Financial Regulator Yi Huiman to Face Corruption Trial as Anti-Graft Campaign Intensifies

The former head of China’s financial markets regulator, Yi Huiman, is set to face trial for corruption, state media confirmed Wednesday, marking another significant development in Beijing’s sweeping and relentless…

Climate Change as Told by Autumn Flavours: Japan’s Iconic Crops Face Escalating Heat Stress

TOKYO (Sept. 17, 2026) – Days with crop-damaging temperatures across Japan’s key agricultural hubs have surged by up to 43 days over the past 50 years, posing significant risks to…

Former Head of China’s Financial Regulator, Yi Huiman, to Face Corruption Trial Amid Sweeping Anti-Graft Campaign

The former head of China’s financial markets regulator, Yi Huiman, is set to face trial for corruption, state media confirmed on Wednesday, marking the latest high-profile official to be ensnared…

Woman to Face Trial for Seditious Publications Despite Mental Health Diagnosis

A 61-year-old woman, Yang Chau-kei, is scheduled to go to trial for allegedly displaying seditious publications from her Hong Kong apartment, a case that has brought to the forefront complex…

Abby Choi Murder Trial Begins: Ex-Husband and In-Laws Face Court Over Gruesome Killing

Three and a half years after the brutal dismemberment of Hong Kong socialite and model Abby Choi, her ex-husband and two of his former in-laws have gone on trial for…

Hong Kong Tiananmen Vigil Activists Face Sentencing Under National Security Law, Potential 10-Year Prison Terms Loom

Three prominent Hong Kong activists, formerly leading figures of the now-disbanded Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, are set to receive their sentences this Friday.…

Southeast Asia’s Electric Vehicle Revolution: Japanese Automakers Face Urgent Pivot as Chinese Competitors Dominate New Markets

The automotive landscape of Southeast Asia is undergoing a profound and rapid transformation, signaling a critical juncture for established Japanese manufacturers like Toyota and Honda. For decades, these giants have…

Hong Kong’s Cultural Landscape Under Scrutiny: Bookstores Raided, Activists Face Charges, and International Concerns Rise

In July, Hong Kong’s vibrant cultural scene found itself at the center of intense scrutiny, marked by a series of events that have reverberated both locally and internationally. The month…