Google, Musk’s X miss Malaysia’s social media licence deadline; China’s WeChat, TikTok comply
Internet giant Google and billionaire Elon Musk’s X had failed to register for a social media licence to operate in Malaysia by the government’s...
Hong Kong police arrest 2 brothers, seize HK$12 million of drug Ice
Two brothers have been arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly handling HK$12 million worth of the drug Ice brought in from the United States...
Hong Kong welcomes 4 babies into world in first 2 hours of New Year’s Day
Four babies were born in Hong Kong’s public hospitals in the first two hours of New Year’s Day, including an infant boy who was...
Is US naval activity in Philippine waters to counter China’s Typhon objection?
A US Navy ship’s recent appearance near the coastline of the Philippines could be an attempt to track Chinese submarine movement in disputed waters...
40,000 punished in China’s medical corruption crackdown, including over 350 top figures
More than 350 prominent figures in China’s healthcare industry were punished in last year’s anti-corruption campaign as Beijing doubled down on its sweeping crackdown....
Hong Kong’s property market to maintain momentum after deals hit 3-year high
Hong Kong’s property transactions are expected to gather pace after hitting a three-year high in 2024 on the back of improving sentiment because of...
In a Trump 2.0 trade war against China, Vietnam stands to benefit again
April 30 will mark 50 years since the fall of Saigon, effectively ending the Vietnam war. Since then, US-Vietnam relations have evolved into a...
Russia’s uncovered secret war plans target 160 sites in Japan and South Korea
The Russian military has identified 160 priority targets in Japan and South Korea in the event of a conflict with Nato expanding into East...
Hong Kong customs arrests 6, seizes illicit cigarettes worth HK$114 million
Hong Kong authorities have arrested six mainland Chinese men and seized HK$114 million (US$14.7 million) worth of suspected illicit cigarettes linked to two large-scale...