In Malaysia’s Johor, Chinese voters prize affordability over politics
Koo can see Johor changing around him, even if the promised wealth has not reached his bank account. The 30-year-old service worker has lived...
Northern Metropolis’ science and education focus key to Hong Kong’s future
China’s new development narrative places science and education at the centre of long-term competitiveness. This is a systemic project powered by technology, grounded in...
Chinese clinic extracts 12 teeth from man after he complains of ache in one tooth
A Chinese clinic has been punished by authorities after it extracted the 12 remaining teeth from a 63-year-old man with high blood pressure and...
Low prices fail to deter thieves from stealing Malaysia’s premium durians
Falling durian prices have done little to deter thieves in Malaysia, with a Penang trader losing baskets of prized Black Thorn variety in two...
Uniqlo defies sluggish China market with double-digit profit growth
Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo posted higher revenue and double-digit profit growth in mainland China over the three-month period ending in May, defying sluggish domestic...
The radar system that Taiwan says tracked the PLA’s ballistic missile launch
Taiwan gained critical information about Beijing’s ballistic missile launch this week thanks to the island’s long-range early-warning radar system and intelligence sharing with Washington....
Why did only 2 Hong Kong developers put up their hands for Northern Metropolis project?
Published: 8:30am, 10 Jul 2026Updated: 8:34am, 10 Jul 2026 Stretches of green farmland and shimmering ponds, winding village roads and sprawling brownfield logistics yards...
Philippines looks to space for bird’s-eye view of South China Sea threats
The Philippines is preparing to create a military space centre by 2028, a move that could help Manila strengthen surveillance, communications and command across...
How the RMB Business Facility will help consolidate Hong Kong’s financial role
Hong Kong’s updated yuan financing tool for banks, featuring a quota 150 per cent larger than before, was launched on Friday, giving a significant...