What are the best restaurants in Asia? Here the top 50 for 2024

Tokyo’s Sézanne is the newly crowned winner of “Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024” list. The two Michelin-starred neo-classical French restaurant, located on the 7th floor of the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi, climbed from No. 2 on the 2023 list to secure the top spot. Japan had nine restaurants make this year’s list, as … Read more

Indian bonds are to be included in global indexes. Is this a gamechanger?

An undated editorial illustration of the Indian rupee and the Indian flag. Anand Purohit | Moment | Getty Images The decision to include Indian government bonds in two prominent global indexes recently is being viewed as a shot in the arm for the rapidly growing country and is expected to bring in billions of inflows. … Read more

Massive Protest In Taiwan Against New Security Law Passed In Hong Kong

A protest was held in Taiwan’s Taipei against the “Article 23” of the new security law that was implemented today in Hong Kong. Massive Protest In Taiwan Against New Security Law Passed In Hong Kong Taipei: Several protesters staged a massive protest on Saturday in Taiwan’s Taipei against the “Article 23” of the new security … Read more

Hong Kong’s new security law comes into force amid human rights concerns | Hong Kong Protests News

A new national security law has come into force in Hong Kong despite growing international criticism that it could erode freedoms in the China-ruled city and damage its international financial hub credentials. The law, also known as Article 23, came into at midnight on Saturday, days after Hong Kong’s pro-Beijing lawmakers passed it unanimously, fast-tracking … Read more

China’s top anti-corruption watchdog slams county-level inspectors for not being strict enough in close circles

“There was not one county-level cadre detained in more than a quarter of the counties around China each year,” the article said, slamming a lack of emphasis on corruption cases that “take place among the people”. It also called for more direct supervision of corruption cases by higher bodies to offset the presence of “circles … Read more

US lawmakers urge sanctions against Hong Kong officials behind Article 23 national security law

US lawmakers urged the White House to sanction Hong Kong officials responsible for passing the city’s new domestic national security law, hours after it came into force, while pledging to expedite legislation to strip the city’s American-based trade offices of special privileges. “We need a whole new wave of sanctions coming from the [Biden] administration,” … Read more

When a Hong Kong teenager went to study fashion in New York – and came back to criticise the Chinese city’s lack of individuality

“A $20,000 scholarship to study fashion in New York is the prize in a contest proposed by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce to the Ready-to-wear Fashion Festival Committee,” reported the South China Morning Post on December 12, 1968. “Mr J.B. Kite, Chamber Secretary and a Festival Committee member, said the competition would be … Read more

Hong Kong’s national security law has analysts divided on its social and economic ramifications

Lawmakers, government officials, and Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee are posing for a group photo inside the chamber of the Legislative Council complex after passing the Safeguarding National Security Bill in Hong Kong, China, on March 19, 2024.  Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Hong Kong’s new national security bill that seeks to “prevent, suppress … Read more

Article 23 reaction: US and Britain criticise ‘incredibly vague’ new Hong Kong national security law

The bill had been shelved for more than two decades because of initial public opposition. The new Safeguarding National Security Ordinance covers 39 offences divided into five categories: treason; insurrection, incitement to mutiny and disaffection and acts with seditious intention; sabotage; external interference; and theft of state secrets and espionage. “We think that this was … Read more

Fish skin leather, onion peel dyes: sustainable fashion designers from Hong Kong put their own spin on traditional crafts

And it is not just clothing waste: waste-water discharge, plastic waste and the release of toxic dyes into the ecosystem also tarnish the fashion industry’s image. Biodegradable, non-toxic and non-allergenic natural dyes offer a clean alternative. And some might be surprised by Mother Nature’s vast palette: Lam works with 440 tones of natural dyes, including … Read more