Central Asia's Bakai Bank secures Hong Kong licence
October 06, 2026 Bakai Bank, the fourth-largest bank in the Kyrgyz Republic, has received regulatory approval to set up a branch in Hong Kong....
Malaysia’s queen comforts family of girl found dead at school, pledges to get justice
The father of 16-year-old Irene Sofiya said he drew comfort from Malaysia’s Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah and her assurance that she would do what...
Singapore introduces Sigma 155mm SPH and loitering munitions
The Singapore Army has quietly introduced the Elbit Systems Sigma 155mm L/52 truck-mounted howitzer, as well as a new loitering munition, as part of...
Hong Kong’s big IPO haul
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Trump approves firing squad execution for US military base shooter Nidal Hasan
US President Donald Trump has approved the execution by firing squad of Nidal Hasan, a US Army psychiatrist who shot dead 13 people at...
Chinese actress Li Bingbing credits success to younger sister who acts as manager, confidante
From a humble working-class family in northeast China to becoming a celebrated actress on the Hollywood stage, 53-year-old Li Bingbing’s ascent has never been...
Hogan Lovells Cadwalader hires Hong Kong partner
October 06, 2026 Global law firm Hogan Lovells Cadwalader has hired Paul Guan in the law firm’s corporate & finance practice as a partner...
Bangkok braces for fresh chaos as possible floods threaten IMF-World Bank summit
Bangkok is preparing for possible flooding as more than 15,000 delegates are due to arrive for the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund...
Beijing’s policy advisers map out how post-reunification Taiwan could be governed
Published: 9:30am, 6 Oct 2026Updated: 9:46am, 6 Oct 2026 In 2019, President Xi Jinping became the first Chinese leader to publicly call for the...