Malaysia announces fewer than expected contracts at DSA 2026
On 22 April, Malaysia awarded US$890 million worth of agreements during the DSA 2026 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur. This involved twelve procurement contracts, four...
Sole eatery on Hong Kong’s southernmost island may shut after 50 years in business
The sole restaurant on Hong Kong’s southernmost Po Toi Island may close after a half-century serving visiting hikers and boaters lured by the untouched...
Hong Kong marks 85th anniversary of Bruce Lee’s arrival with statue and exhibition
An entertainment company and an arts curator have unveiled a life-size statue of the late kung fu legend Bruce Lee at his childhood home...
Philippine court order over Marcos’ health raises constitutional question
Questions over Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s health, amplified by supporters of former president Rodrigo Duterte, have reached the Supreme Court, turning a dispute...
Dirk Kempthorne, Former Idaho Governor and US Interior Secretary, Dies at 74
Former Idaho Gov. and U.S. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne has died at age 74, his family said in a written statement Saturday. Kempthorne died...
14 minors among 120 people arrested in operation targeting online sale of drugs
Hong Kong police have arrested 120 people, including 14 minors, and seized substances worth HK$26 million (US$3.31 million) in a month-long operation targeting the...
China blocks Meta’s Manus deal after months-long probe, thwarting purchase
Beijing has blocked the proposed purchase by Meta Platforms of artificial intelligence firm Manus, a start-up that is officially registered in Singapore but developed...
Beer and BBQ festivals possible under beach scheme to tap private sector operators
Hongkongers and visitors will be able to enjoy large-scale events such as beer and barbecue festivals at three public beaches under a pilot scheme...
China delivers record LNG carrier as shipbuilding rivalry with South Korea intensifies
China has delivered its largest-ever liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, bringing the number of domestic shipyards capable of designing and building the advanced vessels...