Philippines, France near defence pact to boost ‘operational intimacy’ in contested waters
A visiting forces military deal to be signed between the Philippines and France has put the focus on “operational intimacy”, with observers noting that...
Why India is losing ground over Bangladesh and Myanmar to regional rivals
India is facing multiple geopolitical challenges in the region as Bangladesh and Myanmar show signs of drifting away from New Delhi’s orbit amid its...
Hong Kong man in court over seditious acts, media arson threats calls it ‘mischief’
A Hong Kong man accused of threatening to burn down the offices of five local media outlets if they did not publish seditious articles...
Malaysia’s Umno chief denies he ‘sidelined’ Najib to secure his own legal freedom
The president of Malaysia’s Umno has denied abandoning disgraced ex-prime minister Najib Razak to save himself, as fissures emerge in the former ruling party...
Trump pick for South America command sidesteps China questions at Senate hearing
Days after the operation that abducted then Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, President Donald Trump’s nominee to command US forces in Latin America dodged pressure...
China ‘hardcore grandma’ gains fame for farm fertilisation drone skills and as live-streamer
An 82-year-old woman from eastern China, affectionately known as the “hardcore grandma,” has captivated many with her remarkable skills in operating field fertilisation drones...
Number of registered companies in Hong Kong reaches record 1.56 million in 2025
Hong Kong’s corporate landscape expanded to unprecedented levels last year, with the total number of local registered companies reaching a record of nearly 1.56...
HSBC reviews Singapore insurance unit amid focus on high growth in Hong Kong, mainland
HSBC Holdings’ exploration of options for its insurance business in Singapore may lead to a sale of the unit as the group reallocates resources...
Why is China’s Xi Jinping putting the political heat back on illegal villas and resorts?
Chinese President Xi Jinping has refocused national anti-corruption efforts on illegal villas and “private resorts”, luxury developments that have come to symbolise excess and...