Thailand’s economy rebounds despite tourism decline, pandemic
Thailand’s economy grew faster than expected last quarter, prompting the government to raise its 2026 outlook and bolstering hopes for a gradual recovery despite...
Who watches Malaysia’s watchdog? Controversy over anti-corruption chief strains reform agenda
In Malaysia, one question about corruption keeps being asked by the public no matter who is in power: who investigates the investigators? Fresh allegations...
China woman quits teaching to sell coffins to Europe, generating US$6 million sales annually
In China, death is traditionally seen as a taboo and often tied to bad luck. But in Heze, a city in eastern China’s Shandong...
UBS China venture faces wrath of silver investors after valuation change increases losses
Thousands of Chinese retail investors spent the last day of the Year of the Snake on Monday filing complaints against UBS SDIC Fund Management...
Hong Kong court orders scandal-hit Christian Zheng Sheng Association to be liquidated
A Hong Kong court has ordered the liquidation of a scandal-plagued Christian charity for failing to repay HK$61 million (US$6.8 million) granted by the...
China’s Xi prioritises ‘AI-plus’ and consumer spending to counter economic headwinds
President Xi Jinping has deemed the acceleration of consumption and innovation, particularly in artificial intelligence, an essential task as the world’s second-largest economy seeks...
Go with the floats: how you can enjoy Hong Kong’s annual Lunar New Year night parade
Hong Kong will kick off the Year of the Horse on Tuesday with its annual night parade, featuring floats and performers from more than...
Australian police arrest man, recover stolen Egyptian artefacts after museum heist
Australian police have recovered a trove of stolen Egyptian artefacts and charged a 52-year-old man with a nighttime smash and grab at a museum....
Chinese families cool off on pre-made meals for Lunar New Year after scandal
As families across China gather for the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday, pre-made dishes at their reunion dinners – the centrepiece of Spring Festival...