Boundary ‘legacy’ should not define ties, China envoy to India says
Beijing and New Delhi should maintain long-term strategic vision and make sure their boundary row does not define relations or hinder cooperation, China’s top...
Hong Kong minister rejects call for law on work suspension during severe weather
Hong Kong’s labour minister has ruled out legislating for work suspension arrangements under adverse weather, saying the move will hinder the functioning of society...
4 reasons Japan’s yen safe haven trade is a distant memory
Not long ago, the yen was seen as a refuge in times of turmoil. Japanese companies had a reputation for repatriating overseas earnings when...
Durian diplomacy: Malaysia’s Anwar offers Asean guests ‘king of fruits’ at gala
Malaysia’s famously pungent durian was a highlight at a gala dinner for Southeast Asian economic ministers this week, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim describing...
Energy Asia 2025 opening addresses set tone for discussions on tailored transition strategies
The global energy transition is an urgent necessity. But the global think tank and NGO World Economic Forum has warned that many challenges, including...
China woman becomes first to have sex assault recognised as ‘industrial injury’
A woman in China who was raped by her boss on a business trip and later sacked has had her ordeal ruled an “industrial...
Hong Kong warns against unapproved yuan stablecoins amid crypto frenzy
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) cautioned investors that no stablecoins pegged to the offshore yuan had been approved for issuance in the city,...