Iran war: Why a Trump climbdown won’t save Asia’s economies
For the second year in a row, Asia’s vulnerability to global shocks is a source of concern. Almost exactly a year since US President...
Couple sentenced to 1 year in prison for having sex at Malaysian cemetery
A man and woman caught engaging in a sexual act at the Batu Gantung Chinese Cemetery in Penang, Malaysia, have each been jailed for...
As India and US seek to reset defence ties, Iran war threatens to be the wild card
A visit by a top American official to India this week has raised expectations that bilateral defence ties are getting “back on track” amid...
‘Demand shock’: China cannot escape the impact of a long Iran war, analyst warns
While China appears better prepared than other countries to deal with the shocks brought by the US-Israel war on Iran, its economy would still...
US comedian Seth Herzog apologises over ‘offensive’ BTS joke
A joke made on a major US talk show has triggered backlash just as BTS prepares for a high-profile American television return – prompting...
As Trump pushes for talks, US troop moves signal potential Iran war escalation
Even as Donald Trump pushes for talks to end the war against Iran, the US has ordered thousands of troops to the region, fuelling...
Air-con technician critically injured after fall from ladder in Tsuen Wan
A Hong Kong air-conditioner technician was critically injured after falling from a ladder in Tsuen Wan on Thursday morning. Police said they received a...
As Iran war rages, China links peace to economic growth at Boao Forum
As the US-Israeli war on Iran continues, China’s top legislator, Zhao Leji, has told the Boao Forum for Asia – a high-level gathering of...
Iran war deflects attention from Ukraine as Russia starts spring offensive
The Iran war has deflected global attention from Russia’s all-out invasion of its neighbour Ukraine as Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II enters...