Hong Kong proposes mandatory renovation briefings to combat bid-rigging
Hong Kong authorities have proposed a legal amendment requiring property owners to attend a mandatory briefing on major renovation projects before voting on procurement...
The winners from China’s growing intercity football rivalries may surprise you
“I can’t wait to watch the game – it’s Lion’s Head Meatballs versus Hairy Crab!” Liu Jieling, a 42-year-old company executive from Suzhou, joked...
China warns university students to beware of well-paid jobs offered by foreign spies
China’s top intelligence agency has warned university students to be wary of lucrative job postings that may serve as covers for foreign espionage, as...
Tighter civil service disciplinary rules risk becoming excessive: union head
The head of a civil service union federation in Hong Kong has warned that tighter disciplinary action risks becoming excessive as the government seeks...
How the Gulf conflict recast risks for Asian investors in Dubai
Asian digital entrepreneurs that once saw Dubai as a safe, well-connected base for global expansion are now reassessing that view after the US-Israel war...
Democrats Call on Rep. Swalwell to End California Governor Bid After Sexual Assault Allegations
Several Democratic politicians have pulled their endorsements of Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and urged him to end his campaign for California governor amid sexual...
South Korea’s president hits back at Israel in row over ‘disturbing’ video
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday accused Israel of failing to “reflect” on allegations of rights abuses by its forces, after Israel...
China café sets ‘entry rules’ that ban littering, discarding black stockings, stealing tiny turtles
A coffee shop in eastern China has gone viral for its entry rules banning a range of bizarre misbehaviour, from discarding black stockings to...
Global wealth gap grows as aid to world’s poorest sees record drop
The gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider as actions agreed to by many countries last year, including overhauling the major...