Beijing calls on Hong Kong to take lead in globalising traditional Chinese medicine
China’s top health official has called on Hong Kong to serve as a key pillar in promoting traditional Chinese medicine globally, as the city’s...
Indonesia to raise $2.7bn in sovereign issue amid fiscal deficit challenge
The southeast Asian country continues its diversified sovereign fundraising, while its fiscal deficit for 2025 widened to 2.92%. Read More
Iranians use Musk’s Starlink to pierce internet blackout during protests
Some Iranians were still using Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service despite a nationwide communications blackout, three people inside the country have said, the...
How a snap election in Japan could put Sanae Takaichi in a stronger position with China
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is said to be weighing up an early election, a move that could put her in a stronger position...
Hong Kong’s SHKP secures HK$1.4 billion land deal in Northern Metropolis
One of Hong Kong’s largest developers, Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP), has entered into a land deal worth around HK$1.4 billion (US$179.5 million) with...
Indonesia’s Prabowo quells US$32 billion capital doubts with first Nusantara stay
Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto reiterated his commitment to a US$32 billion project to build the country’s new capital city as he made his first overnight...
FinanceAsia Awards 2026 – open now
Entries are now open for the 30th edition of the FinanceAsia Awards which celebrate the best banks, brokers, consultants, rating agencies, law firms and...
Malaysian streetwear boss suspended after car chase video draws cries of entitlement
Malaysian police are investigating after a viral road-rage video showing a Ferrari driver aggressively chasing another driver triggered a wave of online fury in...
WHO, ex-Hong Kong leader CY Leung’s charity pledge to boost health ties
A UN agency and a charity established by former Hong Kong leader Leung Chun-ying have agreed to strengthen collaboration on public health projects, following...