Police summon father of activist linked to subversive ‘Hong Kong Parliament’
National security police have summoned the father of an activist wanted for his involvement in “Hong Kong Parliament”, a group deemed subversive, to “assist...
Hong Kong exporters ‘relieved’ over extended US-China truce, but worries linger
Hong Kong exporters have expressed relief after a 90-day extension to a trade tariff truce between China and the US, with worries easing over...
Collision between Chinese ships expected to escalate tension in South China Sea
More tension is expected in the South China Sea following a collision between two Chinese vessels, with analysts predicting the incident was likely to...
Flag flak: upside-down display turns Malaysia on its head
Malaysians have rallied to the defence of an ethnic Chinese shop owner who mistakenly hoisted the national flag upside down in front of his...
China seeks to bolster demand by subsidising interest costs on consumer loans
China has launched a year-long plan to offer interest subsidies for personal consumer loans as part of Beijing’s broader efforts to unlock household spending...
Japan mum-daughter duo live in rubbish-filled home despite US$2,700 rent income
A mother and daughter in Japan have been living in a rubbish-filled home for years despite earning more than 400,000 yen (US$2,700) a month...
Hong Kong issues T1 warning as Severe Typhoon Podul edges closer
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Is Hong Kong’s legislature becoming too timid, too tame? A year in review
A proposed piece of legislation by the Hong Kong government to recognise same-sex partnerships is set to be the first bill the legislature will...
US ‘piles pressure’ on South Korea to redefine alliance ahead of Trump summit
The United States has urged South Korea to “modernise” their bilateral military alliance and ensure a timely response to threats from Pyongyang and beyond...