Wednesday

A government task force is tackling unlawful detentions in Southeast Asia, while new travel alerts for Thailand are introduced. Shocking crime stories emerge, including a scholar's bizarre family murder conviction and rising youth addiction to sedatives. Insights from a recent study reveal alarming mental health issues among Hong Kong's young adults. There’s a focus on fintech innovations post-COVID and the experiences of young mainland migrants. Meanwhile, cultural highlights include the popular app Xiaohongshu and the grand Kumbh Mela festival in India.