Hong Kong court extends bankruptcy of man who forged Nina Wang’s will by 4 years
A Hong Kong court has extended convicted forger Peter Chan Chun-chuen’s bankruptcy by four years, citing his failure to repay his debt to the...
Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency probing ex-PM Mahathir’s ‘UK assets’
Published: 1:22pm, 9 Sep 2025Updated: 1:30pm, 9 Sep 2025 Scrutiny of Mahathir Mohamad’s wealth has turned to assets allegedly held in the UK by...
South Korea overhauls flawed prosecution office accused of selective justice
South Korea’s powerful prosecution service, long accused of wielding justice selectively, is to be dismantled under a sweeping reform plan that government officials and...
Trump administration launches immigration crackdown in Chicago
Published: 1:17pm, 9 Sep 2025Updated: 1:38pm, 9 Sep 2025 US President Donald Trump has started his immigration crackdown in Chicago, with federal agents stepping...
Chasing Starlink, China Unicom a step closer to satellite communication services
China has issued a satellite mobile communication business licence to a telecoms giant, in a concrete move that accelerates preparations for the large-scale commercial...
China unveils a host of new naval capabilities in Beijing parade
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) debuted numerous new weapons during the military parade held in Tiananmen Square, Beijing on 3 September, including an impressive...
Tesla targets China’s humanoid robot market with new Weibo account
Tesla has launched a new social media account on Weibo, China’s answer to X, to promote its artificial intelligence technology, a move that analysts...
Hong Kong housing chief pledges more ‘humane’ evictions for mentally ill tenants
Hong Kong’s housing minister has pledged to adopt a more “humane” approach to eviction cases involving tenants with mental health issues, following the deaths...
Vietnam displays new 152mm truck-mounted howitzer
Vietnam’s first public display of the PTH-152 truck-mounted self-propelled howitzer occurred at the 80th Anniversary National Achievements Exhibition in Hanoi in late August. This...