China ‘has a lot of trust building to do’ in South China Sea, Philippines says
The Philippines’ defence chief has called on Beijing to engage in good-faith negotiations over the South China Sea, stressing that China still has a...
Volatility surge sees global credit reset as Asia emerges as fixed income magnet
June 03, 2025 In a recent discussion with FinanceAsia, Andrew Jackson, head of investments and head of fixed income boutique at Swiss investment manager Vontobel,...
Suspect in Hong Kong knifepoint bank robbery ‘has fled to mainland China’
Published: 2:14pm, 3 Jun 2025Updated: 2:37pm, 3 Jun 2025 An armed robber, who triggered a manhunt after he held a woman at knifepoint and...
Taiwan influencer who ate cosmetics dies, fans fear poisoning or heart attack
A young beauty products influencer in Taiwan known for niche videos in which she “consumed” cosmetics has died suddenly. Advertisement Her death has sparked...
Hong Kong’s real estate market cooled in May, with deals slumping to 3-month low
Published: 1:41pm, 3 Jun 2025Updated: 1:43pm, 3 Jun 2025 Property deals in Hong Kong fell to a three-month low in May as caution prevailed...
2 global conferences to make Hong Kong debut this month: John Lee
Published: 1:34pm, 3 Jun 2025Updated: 4:43pm, 3 Jun 2025 Two international conferences will be held in Hong Kong for the first time this month,...
Malaysia’s Kelantan eyes rare earth riches. Can it dig its way out of debt?
Kelantan’s rare earth reserves offer a potential lifeline for the impoverished Malaysian state, promising a path to slashing debt and driving much-needed economic development....
Hong Kong woman, 23, arrested on suspicion of doxxing ex-boyfriend
A 23-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly disclosing the personal information of her former boyfriend after he dated someone else, Hong Kong’s privacy...
Trump Pardons South Florida Divers Convicted for Freeing Sharks From Research Longline
Believing the fishing line was illegal, the two men freed the sharks and a grouper, reported it to state wildlife officials, and brought the...