Estonian start-ups eye Singapore as ‘natural gateway’ to build digital trust in Asean
Perched on top of a shoe shelf at the entrance of Veriff’s headquarters in Tallinn, Estonia, is a sign of a cartoon unicorn that...
Malaysia’s Anwar warns against ‘sabotage, hatred’ over fuel prices
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim called on enforcement agencies to step up action against what his government sees as false claims about fuel and...
US lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s acting President Rodriguez, who praises Trump
The United States on Wednesday lifted sanctions on Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez, according to an Office of Foreign Assets Control entry on the...
Will coming changes to HK$2 transport scheme hurt working elderly most?
John Hau, a 66-year-old Hongkonger, was frustrated by the government’s decision to revamp the HK$2 (26 US cents) transport subsidy scheme. The discount allowed...
The ‘split’ legal profession in Hong Kong
A major feature of Hong Kong’s legal profession is the division between barristers and solicitors. Barristers specialise in court work and legal advice relating...
Hong Kong’s next 5 years must take city from alignment to action
Hong Kong is preparing its own medium-term development blueprint alongside China’s coming 15th five-year plan, which officials have described as a “golden strategic period”...
Controlled escalation? Trump hails ‘victories’ in Iran but vows more strikes in next few weeks
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday declared the US‑Israel war against Iran had delivered “decisive, overwhelming victories”, even as he signalled that key military...
China woman clings to truck to follow husband; man threatens divorce after male doctor examines wife
A woman in China who suspected her husband of infidelity clung to the back of his truck to follow him until being found by...
Tariff Refunds Could Take Up to 45 Days After Claims System Becomes Operational: Customs
It may take up to 45 days to review and process tariff refund payments once a new claims portal system becomes operational, U.S. Customs...