8 wild boars captured in Hong Kong’s Wong Tai Sin neighbourhood
Hong Kong’s conservation authorities captured eight wild boars in Wong Tai Sin on Tuesday following a report from residents. Police said staff from the...
Investors fleeing Mideast chaos find safe haven in ‘sweet spot’ Malaysia
Even before the war in Iran sparked a surge in energy prices, Malaysia stood out from its Southeast Asian peers as the new-found darling...
Chinese scientists create world’s coldest alloy. It may surprise DARPA
Chinese researchers have unveiled a new rare earth alloy so cold and efficient it could upend decades of reliance on helium-3 and send shock...
Clifford Capital raises first Australian dollar IABS at A$455m
Across four tranches, it the Singapore firm’s inaugural Australian issuance and continues the infrastructure platform’s fundraising momentum with its largest private placement. Read More
Suicide attacks in Nigeria kill 23, wound more than 100
Multiple explosions staged by suspected suicide bombers rocked the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri, killing at least 23 people and wounding more than 100...
Institutional investors edge closer to adopting stablecoins in Hong Kong
With the HKMA close to issuing licences, yuan-linked stablecoins could help boost the internationalisation of the Chinese currency. Read More
Hong Kong to press ahead with expanding Middle East ties despite regional unrest
Hong Kong will continue its efforts to expand business opportunities in the Middle East despite recent geopolitical tensions, as the city remains a safe...
Did Chinese New Year boost Hong Kong’s visitor figures for January, February?
Hong Kong welcomed 9.95 million visitors in the first two months of this year, an 18 per cent increase from the same period last...
Hong Kong’s ICAC charges ex-professor over alleged bribe to admit master’s student
Hong Kong’s anti-corruption agency has charged a former university professor with allegedly accepting a HK$40,000 (US$5,100) bribe from a friend and offering red packets...