Israel widens West Bank crackdown, displacing Hebron families after attack
Israel said on Sunday all land crossings with the West Bank will be closed on the day of next week’s election, as it pledged...
1 million Hong Kong employees to get ‘full portability’ of MPF funds in December
Published: 2:06pm, 25 Oct 2026Updated: 6:37pm, 25 Oct 2026 About 1 million employees in Hong Kong will be allowed to move their entire Mandatory...
What’s next for Hong Kong developers in mainland China?
Hong Kong’s major property developers are shifting investment in mainland China from residential projects to commercial assets, including hospitality, as weak home sales and...
Malaysian-owned tanker carrying US$14 million in ketamine seized in Indonesia
The tanker detained by Indonesian authorities that was used in an attempt to smuggle 1.16 tonnes of ketamine is owned by a Malaysian-registered company....
Bangladesh steps up digital banking push
October 25, 2026 In efforts to modernise the financial ecosystem in Bangladesh, the country’s central bank has given approval to establish five firms to...
Novel idea: Thailand, Vietnam take books on the road in reading drive
Tran Dai Thang spotted two young people who had picked up their drinks at a pop-up cafe beside his travelling bookstore and were about...
Law enforcement alerted to firm offering LGBTQ surrogacy services in Hong Kong
Published: 12:49pm, 25 Oct 2026Updated: 1:30pm, 25 Oct 2026 Hong Kong’s regulator for in vitro fertilisation (IVF) has referred a case to law enforcement...
Trump hails tariffs for new US$4.2 billion Audi plant in Georgia
President Donald Trump defended his decision to wield tariffs during a campaign rally in Georgia, saying they have made the US richer, as he...
Will China’s 4 peace principles for tackling African conflicts work?
Published: 12:00pm, 25 Oct 2026Updated: 5:20pm, 25 Oct 2026 Chinese President Xi Jinping outlined Beijing’s formula for tackling African conflicts and hot-button issues during...