4 smugglers arrested for bringing gold into Japan from Hong Kong in underwear
Four people have been arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle about 8kg of gold worth around 98.7 million yen (US$650,000) from Hong Kong to...
Malaysia’s illegal firework trade under fire as ‘coconut’ explosive injures 22
What should have been an evening of light and celebration to mark Diwali in Malaysia descended into chaos on Monday after a fireworks blast...
China-Australia team reports cell weakness that may help fight prostate cancer
An international team from China and Australia has discovered a new vulnerability in prostate cancer cells – a previously unknown mechanism that scientists say...
‘High-achieving’ China couple earn US$450 million annually selling diapers in Africa
A highly educated couple from southeastern China have built a thriving business selling diapers in Africa, generating an impressive annual revenue of 3.2 billion...
Hong Kong minister admits procurement vigilance ‘below expectations’, vows reform
Civil servants’ vigilance in guarding against potential procurement scams falls short of public expectations, Hong Kong’s treasury minister has admitted, pledging to conduct site...
At China’s Canton Fair, exporters sense a warming trend in yuan settlements
At the ongoing autumn edition of the Canton Fair in Guangzhou – China’s oldest and largest trade exhibition – Chinese exporters are noticing a...
Louvre jewels may be irrecoverable as French police race against time
Crime gangs around Europe were increasingly robbing valuable jewels and gold from cash-needy museums like the Louvre, but while law enforcement often caught thieves,...
Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female PM, ending political crisis
Japan’s parliament elected ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister on Tuesday after her governing party secured a crucial coalition partner....
Why a fourth Trump-Kim summit would be on North Korea’s terms
With rumours swirling of a fourth face-to-face meeting between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un later this month, analysts say it is the North Korean...