Samoa’s First Female Prime Minister Finally Concedes She Lost the Election
A tense two weeks in Samoa’s capital, Apia, has come to an end today with the country’s first female prime minister, Fiame Naomi Mata’afa,...
‘Prosperity for generations’: Malaysia urges Hong Kong to tap Asean ‘as a bloc’
Published: 2:32pm, 9 Sep 2025Updated: 2:39pm, 9 Sep 2025 Business leaders and governments should think of Asean as a bloc with nearly 700 million...
Malaysia tightens security at Petronas’ Bintulu LNG hub to investigate ‘threat’
Malaysia’s National Security Council has ordered a temporary tightening of security at Petronas’ massive gas facility in Borneo and launched an immediate investigation into...
Tunisia denies Gaza aid flotilla boat was hit by drone at port
The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) for Gaza said on Tuesday that one of its main boats was struck by a drone at a port...
Plan for ‘Tens of Thousands’ To March Across Auckland Harbour Bridge for Palestine and Climate
Protests demanding greater action on climate change and sanctions against Israel will combine in Auckland, New Zealand, on Sept. 13 in what organisers hope...
Global giants pivot investments to China’s new-economy sectors: HSBC co-CEO
Foreign investment in China is going through a significant structural transformation as multinational companies move capital towards the country’s new-economy industries, according to HSBC...
Will Japan’s new leader bring more pressure to relations with China?
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s resignation after less than a year in the job might not be surprising, but it will add to uncertainty...
China military dog quartet bow out after brave careers, millions view ceremony online
Four military dogs which have sunk their teeth into everything from bomb threats to emergency storm rescues during their careers have been given a...
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...