With Hong Kong’s stablecoin law, mainland firms are preparing for a market boom
Hong Kong’s move to legalise stablecoins – cryptocurrencies that maintain a fixed value by being pegged to a reference asset – is grabbing the...
Why new US curbs on China’s tech tests could raise prices for American consumers
Washington’s recent ban on Chinese labs deemed security risks over their testing of consumer electronics bound for the US has observers wondering about law...
Malaysia goes after US$178 million in London assets tied to Daim’s widow
Malaysia has launched efforts to freeze assets in London – including bank accounts and prime real estate valued at £132 million (US$178 million) –...
Trump’s war on Harvard shows no sign of stopping
In January 2017, just a week after taking office, US President Donald Trump signed the now-infamous travel ban, barring citizens from seven predominantly Muslim...
Alibaba, JD.com sales surge during 618 festival, thanks to subsidy programme
Published: 8:00pm, 3 Jun 2025Updated: 8:48pm, 3 Jun 2025 Chinese e-commerce giants Alibaba Group Holding and JD.com are seeing strong sales momentum in their...
Hong Kong police arrest 5 after probe into bomb threat targeting Mayday show
Hong Kong national security police have arrested five people following an investigation into bomb threats targeting a local concert by Taiwanese band Mayday and...
Liberal Opposition Leader Wins South Korean Presidential Election
Lee Jae-myung was officially announced the winner of South Korea’s presidential election on June 3. The 61-year-old politician will take office immediately and serve...
‘Mark him for life’: Singapore teen’s parents want Ian Fang caned for offences
Published: 7:17pm, 3 Jun 2025Updated: 7:32pm, 3 Jun 2025 The parents of a teenage girl in Singapore have called for stronger punishment for former...
Trade war risks could push global shippers to Asia’s arbitration hubs: analysts
The terms “United States exclusion clause” and “China risk clause” were frequently heard at a recent shipping forum hosted by Zhejiang Seaport Group in...