80% of Hong Kong fishing vessels grounded before moratorium due to high fuel prices
Up to 80 per cent of Hong Kong’s fishing vessels have suspended operations nearly a month ahead of a planned moratorium,...
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North Korea launches fifth missile test after dousing South’s reconciliation hopes
North Korea fired several ballistic missiles towards the sea off its east coast on Wednesday, South Korea’s military sai...
‘Cautious optimism’ in Asia after US, Iran agree to ceasefire, reopen Hormuz
President Donald Trump’s announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran that will see Tehran temporarily r...
Malaysian corruption watchdog secures arrest warrant for tycoon Daim’s sons
A Malaysian court has granted an application by anti-corruption officials to issue an arrest warrant for two sons of for...
Peru set to choose from a bewildering array of 35 presidential hopefuls
Peruvians will choose from a bewildering array of 35 presidential candidates this Sunday, electing the next leader of an...
How China’s tax crackdown on undeclared overseas income is targeting retail investors
When a friend received a text message from the mainland Chinese tax authorities asking her to ensure that all her declar...
Mussolini’s summer villa on Italian coast to be a cultural space
The summer residence of Italy’s fascist dictator Benito Mussolini is to be used as a cultural community space featuring ...
Could Philippines’ declining literacy affect its status as help desk hub?
The Philippine call centre industry is a juggernaut, employing over a million and generating billions in revenue. Its wo...
Tai Po probe: fire contractor admits never conducting on-site checks due to ‘busy’ schedule
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Woman charged over Singapore crash that killed Indonesian girl in Chinatown
A 38-year-old woman has been charged over her involvement in an accident which killed a six-year-old Indonesian girl and...
Hong Kong to set up company this year to fast-track San Tin tech hub as firms eye move
Hong Kong authorities will set up a company this year to accelerate the development of an innovation hub near the border...
Japan’s deportation drive strikes fear into asylum seekers, foreign residents
Japan’s tougher deportation drive is deepening fear among asylum seekers and long-term foreign residents, rights groups ...
Chinese youth are embracing Ching Ming with cultural confidence
The Ching Ming Festival, a traditional Chinese festival with a long history, is a time dedicated to paying tribute to de...
Singapore says no negotiations for Hormuz safe passage; transit is ‘right, not privilege’
Singapore will not negotiate for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as doing so would undermine fundamental prin...
Ancient China lavish toilet routines: nobles used silk, Empress Cixi had 28 maids to serve her
For most ordinary people in ancient China, using the toilet was a routine necessity. In the imperial court, however, eve...
‘Sawadeekowloon’: mural celebrates Thai culture in Hong Kong under renovation scheme
Seven murals celebrating the Thai and Chiu Chow heritage of Hong Kong’s Kowloon City will be erected in the district kno...
Indonesian fisherman nets surprise catch – a Chinese underwater drone
A Chinese underwater drone was caught by an Indonesian fisherman near a key waterway leading to Australia on Monday, loc...
New research institute to ramp up efforts as Hong Kong pursues ‘AI for all’
A new research institute in Hong Kong is set to ramp up efforts to develop “AI for all” as early as this month, mapping ...
Cambodia has a new law targeting scams, but is it just another ‘paper reform’?
Cambodia’s first law targeting scam centres, passed after mounting international pressure over the country’s massive fra...
What is the war on Iran teaching China about the United States’ resilience?
Whether the US-Israeli war on Iran wraps up quickly or drags on, the repercussions will be felt for years, reshaping war...