Category: World

Major US markets opened higher after President Trump announced he was postponing strikes on Iran, prompting investor relief as geopolitical tensions eased.

Against Child Abuse presented a survey of 308 professionals at its March 13 forum in Hong Kong, gathering attitudes, knowledge and perceived challenges around mandatory reporting of child abuse.

Video footage shows large crowds in Tehran waving flags and chanting in support of the government, a public display of backing amid ongoing political tensions in Iran.

BTS’s comeback — capped by a free March 21 performance in Gwanghwamun Square and several April dates at Goyang Stadium — has prompted fans worldwide to plan pilgrimages to South Korea, blending concerts with visits to sites tied to the group.

A flight attendant, identified as Solange Tremblay, survived being thrown from an Air Canada plane after it collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia; she has multiple leg fractures and will need surgery.

Hong Kong’s Labour Bureau has proposed a blanket smoking ban on construction sites and heavy fines — HK$3,000 for workers and up to HK$400,000 for contractors — after a deadly Tai Po fire.

Hong Kong is accelerating efforts to expand AI computing capacity after chip executives warned that autonomous AI agents will drive explosive demand for GPUs and other processors.

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese said the world has effectively given Israel a “licence to torture Palestinians,” a sharp condemnation that intensifies international human rights scrutiny.

An independent committee in Hong Kong held its third public hearing into a housing estate fire that killed 168 people; three residents are set to testify after officials said an alleged inspection “tip-off” to a contractor was “groundless.”

A viral 38-second video shows a couple caught naked at a cemetery believed to be in Penang, Malaysia, interrupted by a woman who threatens to call the police and berates them for repeated incidents.

Marc Jacobs’s Spring 2026 capsule, Make Your Marc, honors the label’s most recognizable handbags — from the Venetia and Stam to The Tote Bag and The Snapshot — reaffirming the enduring appeal of his accessory designs.

Hong Kong equities rose Tuesday as signs of easing Middle East tensions and hopes of a US‑Iran diplomatic breakthrough lifted risk appetite; Hang Seng climbed 1.2%.

Silicon Valley cybersecurity founder John Whaley warned in Hong Kong that the global AI industry is becoming fragmented as US-China competition prompts countries to protect capabilities and data, though cooperation could still be possible.

An explosion at Valero’s Port Arthur refinery produced visible flames and heavy smoke, raising safety and environmental concerns and potential implications for regional fuel supplies.

Country Garden said filings show it will post a 2025 profit of about 1–2.2 billion yuan (US$145M–US$320M), largely due to a non-cash gain after completing a debt restructuring, reversing a ¥35.15B loss in 2024.

Dozens were pulled alive from the wreckage of a Colombian Air Force plane, Al Jazeera reports, as emergency teams carried out a major rescue operation.

A recent report finds the Philippines scores poorly on work–life balance, a result many Filipinos recognize. Overseas workers describe deliberate routines to protect personal time.

At the March 8 “two sessions,” China’s foreign minister called the war “one that should not have happened,” offering five principles for resolution but no concrete enforcement measures.

Bain & Co finds Asia-Pacific private equity is shifting capital into advanced manufacturing and healthcare for steadier cash flow, as fundraising falls to a 12-year low.

A Wood Mackenzie report says surging oil prices tied to the conflict around Iran and risks to the Strait of Hormuz could accelerate global EV adoption, reinforcing China’s lead in car sales.