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,...
Tributes for China’s ‘sponge city’ architect Yu Kongjian, dead in Brazil crash
Published: 2:44pm, 25 Sep 2025Updated: 2:54pm, 25 Sep 2025 Tributes have flooded in from around the world to Yu Kongjian, the distinguished Chinese landscape...
Luxury car owners skipping out on US$8.5 million road tax drive Malaysians mad
Malaysia lost US$8.5 million in unpaid road tax after politicians and VIPs skipped payments on their Rolls-Royces, Ferraris and Lamborghinis, a revelation that has...
US, Russia spar over Ukraine war amid calls for ‘killing to stop’
US Vice-President J.D. Vance warned on Wednesday that Donald Trump was “growing incredibly impatient” with Moscow as Washington’s stance on Russia hardens after diplomatic...