India, New Zealand sign ‘once-in-a-generation’ free-trade deal
India and New Zealand on Monday signed a free-trade agreement to deepen economic ties and expand market access, as both countries navigate mounting global...
Hong Kong police arrest 9 men in joint Asia-wide crackdown on child pornography
Hong Kong police have arrested nine men in a crackdown on child pornography linked to a seven-jurisdiction operation in which more than 300 suspects...
Shocking Canton Fair Truth: No Westerners, Feels Done After Just 4 Days—Foreign Insider Speaks Out
“The Canton Fair has always been a platform to showcase China’s exports, and it developed rapidly after China joined the WTO. However, the clients...
US Accuses China of ‘Industrial-Scale’ AI Theft Ahead of Trump’s Visit
The White House has issued a sharply worded memo accusing China-linked entities of systematically stealing U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) technology on an “industrial scale”...
Malaysia announces fewer than expected contracts at DSA 2026
On 22 April, Malaysia awarded US$890 million worth of agreements during the DSA 2026 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur. This involved twelve procurement contracts, four...
Sole eatery on Hong Kong’s southernmost island may shut after 50 years in business
The sole restaurant on Hong Kong’s southernmost Po Toi Island may close after a half-century serving visiting hikers and boaters lured by the untouched...
Hong Kong marks 85th anniversary of Bruce Lee’s arrival with statue and exhibition
An entertainment company and an arts curator have unveiled a life-size statue of the late kung fu legend Bruce Lee at his childhood home...
Philippine court order over Marcos’ health raises constitutional question
Questions over Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s health, amplified by supporters of former president Rodrigo Duterte, have reached the Supreme Court, turning a dispute...
Dirk Kempthorne, Former Idaho Governor and US Interior Secretary, Dies at 74
Former Idaho Gov. and U.S. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne has died at age 74, his family said in a written statement Saturday. Kempthorne died...