Gold-laden World Cup trophy’s value surges 157% – how much is the bullion worth?
As the 2026 Fifa World Cup prepares to kick off on Thursday, the world’s elite players are vying for more than just glory –...
US firms pay price for Trump’s China tariffs, export controls, study finds
The Trump administration’s export controls, sanctions and tariffs are hurting American firms in China without achieving their policy goals of blocking critical technology or...
Starlink rival Qianfan hits satellite milestone, but is it too slow and costly?
China’s Qianfan network has hit a national milestone by placing over 200 broadband satellites in orbit, but there are concerns its deployment could be...
Proposed Sai Kung marine park to cover most coral reefs: Hong Kong authorities
Published: 8:54pm, 10 Jun 2026Updated: 9:38pm, 10 Jun 2026 A planned marine park in waters surrounding Sharp Island in Sai Kung will cover most...
Trainee doctor reported to police for allegedly accessing patient records illicitly
Published: 8:42pm, 10 Jun 2026Updated: 12:33am, 11 Jun 2026 Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority has reported a medical intern to police for allegedly accessing patient...
How drones, tariffs and rare earths could test US-China detente
The post-summit detente between Washington and Beijing has moved from diplomatic language to institutional design. Less than three weeks after the summit between President...
Air China C909 hits bird as Chinese jets face growing ‘real-world’ tests
A suspected bird strike on a Chinese-made C909 regional jet in Beijing has reportedly left some marks on its nose and airframe, but experts...
Thai woman detained after US diplomat found dead in Myanmar hotel
An American diplomat was found dead in Myanmar’s largest city, the US State Department said, and members of the diplomatic community in Yangon say...
Asia-Pacific home to more than a third of world’s top finance centres: Colliers
Asia-Pacific cities account for 39 per cent of the top global financial services companies and about 36 per cent of the world’s leading financial...