Iranians use Musk’s Starlink to pierce internet blackout during protests
Some Iranians were still using Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service despite a nationwide communications blackout, three people inside the country have said, the...
How a snap election in Japan could put Sanae Takaichi in a stronger position with China
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is said to be weighing up an early election, a move that could put her in a stronger position...
Hong Kong’s SHKP secures HK$1.4 billion land deal in Northern Metropolis
One of Hong Kong’s largest developers, Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP), has entered into a land deal worth around HK$1.4 billion (US$179.5 million) with...
Indonesia’s Prabowo quells US$32 billion capital doubts with first Nusantara stay
Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto reiterated his commitment to a US$32 billion project to build the country’s new capital city as he made his first overnight...
FinanceAsia Awards 2026 – open now
Entries are now open for the 30th edition of the FinanceAsia Awards which celebrate the best banks, brokers, consultants, rating agencies, law firms and...
Malaysian streetwear boss suspended after car chase video draws cries of entitlement
Malaysian police are investigating after a viral road-rage video showing a Ferrari driver aggressively chasing another driver triggered a wave of online fury in...
WHO, ex-Hong Kong leader CY Leung’s charity pledge to boost health ties
A UN agency and a charity established by former Hong Kong leader Leung Chun-ying have agreed to strengthen collaboration on public health projects, following...
Former US Navy sailor jailed for 16 years for selling ship secrets to Chinese contact
A former US Navy sailor convicted of selling technical and operating manuals for ships and operating systems to an intelligence officer working for China...
China’s central bank sets onshore yuan fixing at strongest point in nearly 16 months
China’s central bank strengthened the yuan’s daily fixing for a third consecutive session to a nearly 16-month high, as the currency also held firm...