Can this ‘super antibody’ overpower SFTS, a deadly tick-borne disease?
In the world of tick-borne illnesses, Lyme disease gets the headlines. For example, Greg Yang, one of the 12 original co-founders of Elon Musk’s...
Malaysia’s stronger ringgit fails to deter Singapore shoppers
Malaysia’s ringgit may have rebounded against the Singapore dollar, but its recent strengthening has done little to deter cross-border shoppers from flocking across the...
Hong Kong firms rush to issue convertibles – and trend could continue, bankers say
A growing number of Hong Kong-listed companies are tapping strong equity market sentiment to issue convertible bonds, a trend bankers expect to continue. Eleven...
Why Australia is picking up tab for Philippine military upgrades
Australia has emerged as an alternate defence partner to long-time US ally the Philippines amid mounting uncertainty over American commitment to security in the...
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...