China woman fired due to husband’s rival firm job receives US$101,000 for unjust dismissal
A Shanghai company has been ordered to pay a woman employee 690,000 yuan (US$101,000) for illegally firing her because her husband works for a...
Indonesia posts fastest first-quarter growth in 3 years, but headwinds loom
Indonesia’s economy grew 5.6 per cent during the first quarter of 2026, its fastest pace in more than three years, but analysts warn that...
AirAsia to launch new airline, flying against wind of high oil costs
AirAsia X co-founder Tony Fernandes said he is preparing to launch a new airline, betting that expanding while the aviation industry’s being roiled by...
Exclusive: Taiwan’s Ambassador on ‘Holding the Line’ Against CCP
In Taiwan, a sense of threat is part of daily life, shaped by persistent and growing military pressure from across the Taiwan Strait. The...
US-Iran peace optimism fuels Asian stock market gains
US President Donald Trump said conflict in the Middle East would be “over quickly”, as Iran considered a peace proposal that could lead to...
Hong Kong recalls Zwilling electric kettle over handle defect and scalding risk
Published: 4:59pm, 7 May 2026Updated: 4:59pm, 7 May 2026 Hong Kong authorities have urged the public to stop using a certain model of Zwilling...
Police investigate alleged indecent assault of boy, 4, at international school
Hong Kong police are investigating an allegation that a four-year-old boy was indecently assaulted at an international school in Stanley, with the institution saying...
TikTok makes record US$25b investment to expand digital infrastructure in Thailand
TikTok is investing US$25 billion in data infrastructure projects in Thailand, the company’s biggest investment announced to date in Southeast Asia, as China’s technology...
Australia’s interest rate rise signals growing hawkish stance in Asia
For an indication of how much the energy crisis is shaping the path of monetary policy, look no further than Australia. On May 5,...