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...
Hong Kong rules out pre-made restaurant meal labelling despite consumer concerns
Published: 2:31pm, 25 Sep 2025Updated: 2:35pm, 25 Sep 2025 Hong Kong authorities have ruled out the possibility of requiring labelling for pre-cooked meals at...
HSBC asks Hang Seng Bank to clean up bad Hong Kong property debt
HSBC Holdings has taken the unusual step of getting directly involved in pushing its Hong Kong subsidiary, Hang Seng Bank, to offload portfolios of...
Societe Generale opens India GIFT City branch
September 25, 2025 Societe Generale has opened new branch in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), the first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in...