‘Islamic Nato’ may create China opening in Middle East
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey signed a Nato-like defence agreement in Mecca as the United States’ war on Iran prompts countries in the region...
How the guest list for Beijing’s summer retreat reveals its tech priorities
Published: 4:43pm, 10 Aug 2026Updated: 5:30pm, 10 Aug 2026 China’s central government has invited dozens of scientific, technological and academic experts to its annual...
Hong Kong hotel sector recovery elusive for unprepared investors
Signs of recovery in Hong Kong’s real estate industry are becoming more apparent, so much so that key indicators in parts of the sector...
Diamond buyer admits stealing HK$11m worth of gems to fund gambling addiction
A former procurement manager at Tse Sui Luen Jewellery in Hong Kong has pleaded guilty to stealing diamonds worth more than HK$11 million (US$1.4...
72% of Hong Kong professionals regularly use AI, double global average: survey
Published: 4:09pm, 10 Aug 2026Updated: 5:20pm, 10 Aug 2026 More than 70 per cent of Hong Kong working professionals use artificial intelligence (AI) tools...
Malaysian MP offers US$1,200 bounty for arsonist after unprovoked attack on elderly woman
Published: 3:56pm, 10 Aug 2026Updated: 4:08pm, 10 Aug 2026 A Malaysian lawmaker is offering a 5,000 ringgit (US$1,200) bounty for the person responsible for...
Indonesian Islamic body warns against cross-dressing in Independence Day games
Indonesia’s top Islamic clerical body has warned men not to wear “women’s clothing” for Independence Day festivities despite a long-standing tradition of men in...
Bar Association challenges decision to clear ex-lawmaker Margaret Ng of misconduct
The Hong Kong Bar Association has filed a judicial challenge against a disciplinary panel’s decision to clear barrister and former opposition lawmaker Margaret Ng...
Despite geopolitical tensions, China’s rare earth producers have profitable first half
Published: 3:03pm, 10 Aug 2026Updated: 3:04pm, 10 Aug 2026 China’s rare earth producers have reported or anticipated hefty first-half profits, with Beijing’s use of...