China’s exports at risk? US, EU may push tough rules of origin: economist
China should prepare for stricter US and EU regulations on global rules of origin – as signalled in the recent trade deal between the...
China accuses US of undermining ties with Greece in envoy’s Piraeus port remarks
China has accused the United States of trying to undermine its relations with Greece after the US ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle urged Athens to sell...
Fans saddened by imminent retirement of Japan beloved penguin smart card mascot
The beloved penguin mascot of a transport card in Japan, regarded by many as the most popular penguin in the country, is expected to...
Cambodian beauty queen angers Thais over border row comment
Published: 1:57pm, 20 Nov 2025Updated: 1:58pm, 20 Nov 2025 A Cambodian beauty queen has stirred controversy in Thailand after giving a political speech accusing...
Russian mum warns Malaysians over jellyfish threat after boy dies from sting
A two-year-old Russian boy has died from complications after being stung by a box jellyfish at Chenang Beach in Langkawi, Malaysia’s Kedah state, following...
Hong Kong construction, catering sectors pessimistic despite dip in unemployment
Published: 1:46pm, 20 Nov 2025Updated: 4:06pm, 20 Nov 2025 Hong Kong’s construction and catering sectors remain pessimistic about their recovery, despite a decline in...
Evergrande’s iconic Canadian hotel to be sold after default
China Evergrande Group’s famous log-cabin hotel in Quebec, Canada, has been placed in receivership after the defaulted real estate developer failed to make payments...
Beijing vows ‘zero tolerance’ ahead of Legco poll as Hong Kong’s ICAC charges 3
Beijing’s national security arm in Hong Kong has pledged to adopt a “zero tolerance” approach in safeguarding next month’s Legislative Council election, as the...
Huge security operation in place for Africa’s first G20 summit
South African police and army units held a parade on Wednesday involving helicopters, K-9 dog units and officers on motorcycles in a show of...