Hong Kong will ‘play it safe’ with growth figures amid US tariff war: Paul Chan
Hong Kong is unlikely to significantly adjust its estimates for the economy as there are major uncertainties externally, the city’s finance chief has said,...
3 Chinese nationals arrested for running illegal poker den in Japan condo
Three Chinese nationals were arrested for operating a poker gambling den in Tokyo, police said, suspecting they made more than 60 million yen (US$413,000)...
Brazil’s Lula arrives in China as Beijing decries ‘bullying’ of Latin America
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrived in China late on Saturday evening for a state visit as Beijing spoke out against “bullying”...
More Chinese energy investments in Africa are going to renewables, report finds
China is increasingly channelling its energy investments in Africa into renewable projects, with solar and wind power now accounting for 59 per cent of...
Chinese man ditches ‘cheating’ girlfriend after her phone auto-connects to hotel Wi-fi
A Chinese man broke up with his girlfriend after he discovered her phone automatically connecting to the Wi-fi of a hotel they went to...
2 arrested in Hong Kong over violent confrontation involving minibus driver
Published: 1:28pm, 11 May 2025Updated: 1:35pm, 11 May 2025 Hong Kong police have arrested two men after a video circulating online showed several people...
Tourists, cult status drive profits at Japan discount chain offering ‘jungle’-like experience
Business is booming at Japanese discount chain Don Quijote, which sells everything from nostril-hair wax to compact gadgets and colourful party costumes, thanks to...
Hong Kong garages feeling squeeze but EVs offer chance for upgrade: experts
Published: 1:00pm, 11 May 2025Updated: 1:59pm, 11 May 2025 Hong Kong’s car maintenance sector has slipped into a downturn due to increased electric vehicle...
In Indonesia, nickel miners warn of mass lay-offs as royalty rise threatens profits
Indonesia’s move to raise royalties on lucrative commodities offers an opportunity for the global nickel powerhouse to boost state revenue and fund President Prabowo...