New firms with up to HK$100 billion market capitalisation to set up shop in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is set to announce on Monday a new batch of “strategic enterprises” establishing a presence in the city, including several firms with...
Stranded single dad and kind bike mechanic inspire Malaysia’s generosity
A single father is refusing to accept any more donations from Malaysians following a viral video that appeared to show him having difficulty finding...
CIC, INA and SOFAZ team up for China–Asean investments
The Galaxy Orientis fund has raised $520m out of a $1bn target from China Investment Corporation, Indonesia Investment Authority and State Oil Fund of...
How a bear costume cost these luxury car insurance scamsters their freedom
Three people in California have been sentenced for insurance fraud in a bizarre scam that involved someone dressed in a bear costume damaging luxury...
‘No mood for work’: veteran ship mechanic’s future clouded by Aberdeen marina project
David Chan* is among the few remaining ship machinery maintenance masters at the Po Chong Wan temporary industrial area in Hong Kong’s Aberdeen. Chan,...
BINI made history at Coachella. Can the Philippines build on it?
The flags arrived before BINI did. They were already rippling across the Mojave Tent at Coachella in a sea of blue, red and white...
China steps up aid to Africa but huge funding gap left by Trump’s cuts remains
During Vice-President Han Zheng’s visit to Nairobi in March, China signed a cash grant for drought relief and recently delivered food aid to Somalia,...
Chinese property giants Vanke and Sunac in regulatory crosshairs amid debt woes
Several warnings, including from ratings agencies, have been issued, as the two giant Chinese property developers continue to struggle as losses mount. Read More
Pope Leo seeks to defuse tensions with Trump, says not trying to debate him
Pope Leo sought to downplay his feud with US President Donald Trump on Saturday, saying reporting about comments he has made so far during...