3 satellites to track all? Chinese radar images confirm US military fears
Off the northern boundary of the Spratly Islands, winds howl and waves surge. A Japanese-flagged oil tanker ploughs through these disputed waters in the...
Why Singapore’s property slowdown is the envy of the rest of Asia
Singapore is at the sharp end of the energy crisis. Imported natural gas accounts for an estimated 95 per cent of the city state’s...
Hong Kong court clears woman of forging qualifications in talent scheme application
A mainland Chinese woman has been acquitted of forging academic qualifications in her application for Hong Kong’s talent scheme, with the judge saying she...
Safety and quality ‘top priorities’ for China’s highly sensitive megadam in Tibet
A mega-dam in Tibet must make ecological integrity and safety a priority, Chinese Vice-Premier Zhang Guoqing said during a visit to the project. The...
Mentally ill son who killed mother detained indefinitely at psychiatric hospital
A mentally ill Hongkonger has been sentenced to an indefinite period at a psychiatric hospital for killing his 50-year-old mother and hiding her body...
China, the Iran war and the chemical suddenly stoking global supply fears
China’s reported decision to halt sulphuric acid exports, together with the failure of peace talks between the United States and Iran over the weekend,...
Splash and crash: Thailand celebrates Songkran as energy crisis deepens
The world’s largest water fight erupted across Bangkok on Monday as the three-day annual Songkran festival drew a surge in tourists to a country...
Malaysia rejects death penalty for drink-drivers, proposes victim compensation
There is no necessity to introduce the death penalty into the Road Transport Act 1987 for driving under the influence, according to Malaysian Transport...
Banking in style: OCBC Hong Kong blends finance and lifestyle
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Walk into a bank and you will probably hear the tapping of...