Chinese ‘military officer’ dates man for 8 years, vanishes with US$91,000
A Chinese factory worker was left heartbroken and financially devastated after his fiancée, who claimed to be a military officer, vanished after allegedly fleecing...
Japan’s long-dominant LDP in turmoil after far-right groups surge in polls
With his grasp on power slipping, Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has vowed to remain in office despite a stinging electoral rebuke that plunged...
Ex-Hong Kong athlete swims 360km around Swedish island in mental health battle
A former Hong Kong athlete, who said the city was where he “fell in love with open-water swimming”, has swum 360 kilometres around a...
UAE airline Emirates seeks to wow Hong Kong with premium travel offerings
Dubai-based airline Emirates has set its sights on Hong Kong’s high-end customers amid growing demand for premium travel, with plans to wow customers from...
As China’s economy beats expectations, why workers continue to carry the burden
Having gone five years without a raise, and now facing increased odds of being laid off, a 36-year-old accountant in the southwestern Chinese city...
Argentina eases visa requirements for Chinese nationals in new overture to Beijing
Published: 5:22am, 22 Jul 2025Updated: 5:50am, 22 Jul 2025 Argentina on Monday announced a loosening of visa requirements for Chinese citizens in a new...
US Treasury chief says trade talks with China may include Russia, Iran oil buys
Published: 1:11am, 22 Jul 2025Updated: 4:01am, 22 Jul 2025 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday that the Trump administration was in no...
Marcos seeks to seal trade pact and strengthen security ties in Trump meeting
When Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr sits down with US President Donald Trump for bilateral talks on Tuesday, his top priority will be to...
Hong Kong back in full swing after Typhoon Wipha as businesses assess damage
Hong Kong was back in full swing on Monday despite some heavy rain, with the airport clearing about 1,000 storm-delayed flights and businesses assessing...