Philippines confirms US funding boost for flagship railway project amid foreign aid freeze
The United States has approved funding for a major railway under the Luzon Economic Corridor – a flagship infrastructure initiative designed to connect key...
Philippines votes in midterm polls that could seal Sara Duterte’s fate
Voting in the Philippines got under way on Monday in midterm elections that could decide the fate of impeached Vice-President Sara Duterte, whose feud...
Hong Kong actress Rainky Wai granted bail in HK$5.8 million fraud case
Published: 2:11pm, 12 May 2025Updated: 4:09pm, 12 May 2025 A Hong Kong actress who headed a now-defunct beauty centre has been granted bail after...
China boss gets 4 years, 9 months jail for production, sale of ‘obscene’ undressable dolls
A toy factory owner in China and 12 of his workers have stoked controversy after being convicted of “selling obscene items”. Advertisement The boss...
US-China trade talks seen as politically symbolic, but is outcome a real ‘deal’?
Landmark China-US talks at the weekend likely carry economic and political significance on both sides while kick-starting a long process toward substantive deals that...
US Authorities Want to Seize $770,000 in Crypto From NZ Sex Trafficker
Christchurch-born Michael James Pratt is awaiting trial for sex trafficking and was on the FBI’s 10 most-wanted list when he tricked women into doing...
Jailed Land Rights Activist Faces New Charges for Anti-State Notes in Prison
Key Events Vietnamese Activist Trịnh Bá Phương Faces New Charges for Prison Protest with Anti-Communist Slogan RSF Calls on U.S. to Press Vietnam for...
Helper arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly stealing HK$203,000 from boss
Published: 12:25pm, 12 May 2025Updated: 12:39pm, 12 May 2025 Hong Kong police have arrested a domestic helper for allegedly stealing more than HK$203,000 (US$26,025)...
US-China trade talks, ceasefire in Kashmir, ‘flourishing’ Indonesia: 5 weekend reads
We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would...