China, the Iran war and the chemical suddenly stoking global supply fears
China’s reported decision to halt sulphuric acid exports, together with the failure of peace talks between the United States and Iran over the weekend,...
Splash and crash: Thailand celebrates Songkran as energy crisis deepens
The world’s largest water fight erupted across Bangkok on Monday as the three-day annual Songkran festival drew a surge in tourists to a country...
Malaysia rejects death penalty for drink-drivers, proposes victim compensation
There is no necessity to introduce the death penalty into the Road Transport Act 1987 for driving under the influence, according to Malaysian Transport...
Banking in style: OCBC Hong Kong blends finance and lifestyle
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Walk into a bank and you will probably hear the tapping of...
Yuan’s ‘golden window’ is open, former PBOC governor says as US dollar credibility teeters
Faltering confidence in the US dollar has handed China a “golden window of opportunity” to promote the global use of its currency, according to...
South Korea offers US$4-an-hour helpers for solo residents of capital
In South Korea’s capital, more than one in three people live alone, creating headaches when it comes time to visit hospital or simply move...
Impact of Middle East war on Hong Kong’s aviation hub status ‘relative’: experts
Passenger flight cuts triggered by surging fuel prices could temporarily affect Hong Kong’s status as a transit hub, but the impact will be relative...
Chinese EV stocks jump on surging exports, hopes of domestic demand recovery
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) stocks rallied against a falling broader market in Hong Kong on Monday, as strong export data and rising oil prices...
China restaurant owner rejects fame after being overwhelmed by growing number of customers
A Chinese diner has gone viral after its owner rejected the trappings of popularity, mirroring a so-called lying flat attitude adopted by many youngsters...