Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai gets 20 years in prison for national security crimes
A Hong Kong court sentenced former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying to 20 years in prison on Monday for violating the national security law,...
Bus seat belt fiasco proves good governance requires more than efficiency
To err is human. But when an error funnels through a system that has safeguards, the error is supposed to be caught and rectified....
‘Time is ripe’: why China is eyeing another vast canal link to Southeast Asia
China has almost finished building the US$10 billion Pinglu Canal to deepen trade ties between its southwestern provinces and Southeast Asia. Now, it is...
Small-built China pupil praised for carrying large bulk of luggage on his way home for New Year
A secondary school pupil in southern China has trended on social media for carrying a large amount of luggage neatly packed on his back....
Tougher fire safety rules expected in new Hong Kong bill, including fixed penalties
Hong Kong authorities will submit a draft law by the end of this year to strengthen enforcement against fire safety violations, including issuing fixed...
Hong Kong needs more global listings, wider Stock Connect to strengthen hub role: FSDC
Hong Kong needs to consider widening the Stock Connect schemes and step up promotion in Southeast Asia and the Middle East to attract more...
Japan’s police face calls for overhaul as discipline cases hit 10-year high
Japanese police officers who had to be disciplined hit a 10-year high last year, prompting calls for an overhaul for the force. Figures released...
Treasury Secretary Says Fed Will Likely Take Its Time to Reduce Balance Sheet
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Feb. 8 that he doesn’t expect the Federal Reserve to quickly move to reduce its balance sheet, even...
AI and data centres help reshape Asia sustainable finance
Banks are abandoning the narrative of energy scarcity as AI drives a huge pivot towards energy abundance and infrastructure dominance, including in Asia. Read...