Singapore couple drops legal action against Indonesian teens over harassment
A Singaporean couple has opted not to pursue legal action against three Indonesian teenagers who were arrested for harassing them during their visit to...
Hong Kong products expo logs 30% surge in footfall but sales expected to stagnate
Published: 5:00pm, 6 Jan 2025Updated: 5:06pm, 6 Jan 2025 Footfall at one of Hong Kong’s largest annual expos has returned to pre-pandemic levels, with...
India seeks to boost tech pact with US amid fears over Trump’s potential clawback
As Washington’s top security official wraps up a visit to New Delhi aimed at strengthening a key tech partnership with India, analysts say there...
China’s central bank rhetoric on yuan stability takes aim at depreciation risks
China’s central bank has signalled its resolve to stabilise the yuan’s exchange rate, with a stronger tone taken during its latest policy meetings, as...
Hong Kong’s justice minister names 3 to oversee estate of late tycoon Nina Wang
Published: 3:53pm, 6 Jan 2025Updated: 5:24pm, 6 Jan 2025 Hong Kong’s justice minister has appointed three individuals to supervise the operation of a charitable...
Chinese electric plane maker Rhyxeon zooms in on markets in Africa and Asia
China is looking to start electric aircraft exports this year and develop offshore production as part of its drive to develop the so-called low-altitude...
Blinken and South Korea’s Acting Foreign Minister Hold Joint Briefing
South Korean acting Foreign Minister Cho-Tae-yul holds a joint news briefing with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken at 11:15 p.m. ET on Jan....
Drone discovery in Philippines spurs call for US military expansion
A Philippine lawmaker’s call for an additional US military site to help counter foreign intrusions and potential resource exploitation following the recovery of a...
Civil servant pay cut to reduce Hong Kong deficit ‘counterproductive’: experts
Published: 2:10pm, 6 Jan 2025Updated: 2:32pm, 6 Jan 2025 Cutting the salaries of civil servants in a bid to stem the Hong Kong government’s...