Energy markets are political – Venezuela is the latest proof
The United States’ forcible removal of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro from power has reignited a debate over international law and sovereignty. But this risks...
Hong Kong pharmacies pull Nestle baby milk formula amid recall over toxin risk
Hong Kong pharmacies have begun removing batches of Nestle infant milk formula from their shelves, following a recall prompted by potential contamination with a...
Taiwanese F-16 pilot who parachuted from fighter jet missing, rescuers intensify search
Taiwanese rescuers have stepped up the search for a missing airforce pilot who reportedly parachuted out of an F-16V fighter jet on Tuesday evening....
Hong Kong transport chief calls for urgent fix to driving licence application queues
Hong Kong’s transport minister has directed her team to urgently address prolonged queues and potential abuses of the application system for test-free driving licences,...
Beijing puts 2 more serving Taiwanese cabinet ministers on sanctions list
Beijing has added Taiwan’s interior minister and education minister to its sanctions list of “stubborn Taiwan independence figures” for behaviours it said undermined cross-strait...
DOJ Sues Arizona, Connecticut for Failing to Hand Over Voter Rolls
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Jan. 6 that it is suing Arizona and Connecticut for allegedly failing to turn over their...
The ‘Settle Down’ Crisis of the Salaried Working Class in Việt Nam
Social housing has long been touted as a “lifeline” for salaried workers amid surging home prices and rising interest rates. However, the 120 trillion...