Malaysia’s illegal firework trade under fire as ‘coconut’ explosive injures 22
What should have been an evening of light and celebration to mark Diwali in Malaysia descended into chaos on Monday after a fireworks blast...
China-Australia team reports cell weakness that may help fight prostate cancer
An international team from China and Australia has discovered a new vulnerability in prostate cancer cells – a previously unknown mechanism that scientists say...
‘High-achieving’ China couple earn US$450 million annually selling diapers in Africa
A highly educated couple from southeastern China have built a thriving business selling diapers in Africa, generating an impressive annual revenue of 3.2 billion...
Jardine Matheson in Mandarin Oriental take private bid
The proposal values the group at $4.2bn and will involve delisting from the Singapore Exchange. Alibaba and Ant Group have agreed to buy 13...
Jardine Matheson makes Mandarin Oriental take private bid
October 21, 2025 The Mandarin Oriental has agreed to a proposal made by Hong Kong conglomerate Jardine Matheson on the terms of a recommended...
Hong Kong minister admits procurement vigilance ‘below expectations’, vows reform
Civil servants’ vigilance in guarding against potential procurement scams falls short of public expectations, Hong Kong’s treasury minister has admitted, pledging to conduct site...
At China’s Canton Fair, exporters sense a warming trend in yuan settlements
At the ongoing autumn edition of the Canton Fair in Guangzhou – China’s oldest and largest trade exhibition – Chinese exporters are noticing a...
Japan’s Parliament Elects Sanae Takaichi as Next Prime Minister
Japan’s parliament on Oct. 21 elected Sanae Takaichi, head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), as the new prime minister, making her the...
White House Ballroom Project Breaks Ground
Demolition work on the White House East Wing commenced on Oct. 20 to make way for President Donald Trump’s ballroom project, with parts of...