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Vatican recounts Pope’s last words: ‘thank you for bringing me back to St Peter’s square’
The Vatican said among Pope Francis’ final words were thanking his nurse for enabling his Easter appearance in St Peter’s Square.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:
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21,000 Hongkongers vie for 329 new homes at 12-year-low prices at SHKP’s Sierra Sea
The pricing is about 20 per cent below second-hand properties in the district in the New Territories, Midland Realty says.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong exhibition commemorating late tycoon Lee Shau-kee to open on May 1
Free event will be held from May 1 to 5 at Cloud 39, the rooftop ballroom of The Henderson building in Central.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:China’s KJ-500 radar aircraft overseas for first time in joint drill with Egypt
It follows confirmation that Egyptian military is using Chinese HQ-9B missile system, as Beijing pursues closer defence ties with the region.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:China’s humanoid robot half-marathon puts technology’s limits on public display
Videos of robots falling, trembling and struggling to stay upright circulated widely, with only six out of 21 finishing the race.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:This Is How Washington Loses the Pacific Islands
The U.S. is harming Pacific Islanders, destroying its relationships in the region, and letting China win the competition for influence.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong father who shook 3-year-old daughter to death appeals conviction
Lau Kai-ping, 42, admitted that he had shaken her a few times, but claimed he did not know his actions would harm her.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Indonesia bracing for flood of rerouted Chinese exports
JAKARTA – At Indo Intertex, a vast textiles and garments trade exhibition staged this month in Jakarta, the complexity and controversy of Indonesia-China trade were on full display. “The market is not good, everyone knows that,” said Hery, who sells textile manufacturing machinery to local factories and, like many Indonesians, goes by one name. “There’s […] The post Indonesia bracing for flood of rerouted Chinese...
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong box office receipts drop by 65% during Easter holiday
Sales across four-day period stood at HK$13.5 million, with local thriller Peg O’ My Heart ranking fourth.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Chinese EV maker Nio to join fray in right-hand-drive car markets
Company’s Firefly minicar, priced around US$16,400, will be competitive in global markets despite tariffs, president says.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:China fast-tracks university majors in ‘extraordinary’ push to counter trade war impact
Shake-up announced by education ministry designed to fill urgent needs for skilled talent as Beijing seeks technical self-reliance in new growth sectors.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Vietnam targets social media users in ‘expanding crackdown’ on dissent, rights group says
Human Rights Watch reports ordinary social media users now face jail for criticising the state under Article 331.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Outpouring of grief in Indonesia over Pope Francis’ death: ‘we were so proud of him’
Indonesians across the Muslim-majority nation share warm messages of support as they remember the late pontiff’s compassion and humility.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Trump tariff shockwaves already buffeting Asian shores
TOKYO – The sudden downshift in South Korea’s exports leaves little doubt about the extent to which Asia is in harm’s way amid Donald Trump’s tariff tantrum. In the first 20 days of April, South Korea’s overseas shipments fell 5.2% year on year — the mirror image of the 5.5% rise for the full month of March. US-bound exports plunged by 14.3% in the first 20 days of April. It’s an early glimpse of the collateral damage...
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:China’s solar panel makers explore options as Washington sets tariffs for Southeast Asia
Some Chinese manufacturers of photovoltaic products are speeding up their overseas factory deployment, hoping to secure a less-expensive route to the US.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Public fury as China driver kills family of 3 in rage-fuelled car crash, jokes about it
Heartbroken grandmother of killed baby boy calls for death penalty to be handed to ‘inhumane’ driver who is labelled a ‘monster’ online.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:No more ‘riff-raff’? Singapore’s opposition narrows talent gap with ruling PAP
The opposition has fielded more candidates ahead of the May 3 election that are seen by analysts as a ‘step-up in the calibre’.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Air India eyes Boeing planes rejected by China as Trump’s tariff war reshapes aviation
The Tata Group-owned airline urgently needs aircraft for its recovery and plans to approach Boeing for jets intended for Chinese airlines affected by Trump’s tariffs.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:China executes man who stabbed Japanese school boy
Zhong Changchun was sentenced to death in January for attacking the boy who later died of his injuries.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Vietnam Has Reached Deal With US on F-16 Fighter Purchase, Report Claims
If confirmed, the purchase would be the largest ever arms deal between Hanoi and Washington.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:China’s Bet on Railways in Southeast Asia Is Starting to Pay Off
For all its attendant controversies, Beijing's focus on transport infrastructure is closely aligned with the region's development priorities.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:When Pope Francis spoke to Asia Times on China
Pope Francis gave his first-ever interview on China and the Chinese people on January 28, 2016, to then-Asia Times columnist and China Renmin University senior researcher Francesco Sisci. The Pope urged the world not to fear China’s fast rise in a historic one-hour interview at the Vatican. He said the Chinese people are in a […] The post When Pope Francis spoke to Asia Times on China appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Thailand, Uyghurs, and a Shifting Foreign Policy Toward China
A conversation with Cornell University's Magnus Fiskesjo.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Online Scam Syndicates Expanding Within and Beyond Southeast Asia, UN Warns
Recent regional law enforcement operations have prompted "agile" organized crime groups to expand their regional and global presence.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:South Korea snap election: Lee Jae-myung tops 50% as conservatives reel from Yoon fallout
Support for Lee keeps rising while his rival, acting President Han Duck-soo, stays coy about his intentions for the June 3 snap elections.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Number of registered street sleepers in Hong Kong hits 10-year low, authorities say
Government reports 795 registered homeless people in 2023-24 financial year, but frontline workers say actual figure likely to be higher.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:70 Hong Kong retailers allegedly sold oxo-degradable plastics despite ban: NGO
Green Earth says investigation suggests plastic bags, bin liners and pet waste bags labelled as ‘oxo-degradable’ had been sold by retailers.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:US finalises tariffs on Southeast Asian solar imports
Tariffs will apply to shipments from some of world’s biggest solar panel manufacturers, including China’s Jinko Solar and Trina Solar.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Chinese robotics star Unitree opens Hangzhou factory amid humanoid frenzy
Unitree opened the 10,000-square-metre facility this year, located just 15 minutes from its headquarters.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Chinese EV makers urged to boost safety in self-driving systems after Xiaomi crash
Caution came as China’s level 2 driving automation system ‘has entered a critical period of large-scale application’.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Chinese universities are dominating global research on chips, US report says
While institutions from China take up most places on top 10 rankings for published papers and citations, there are none from the US.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Harvard University sues Trump over threats to cut US$2.2 billion in federal funding
Trump has sought to bring several universities to heel over claims they tolerated antisemitism by threatening budgets and tax-exempt status.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Trump says he will attend funeral of Pope Francis in Rome
In what will be Trump’s first trip abroad since taking office in January, president said he and wife Melania ‘look forward to being there!’.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:‘China Plus One’ Should Be a Strategic Win for America in Southeast Asia
ASEAN’s strategic interests lie in autonomy, market access, and meaningful economic alternatives to China. Can the U.S. take advantage of the opportunity this presents?
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:How China could play a role in European security as the US retreats
Depending on how the Ukraine war is resolved, some might expect Beijing instead of Washington to help keep the peace in Europe.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: