China’s EV makers to cut charging times; Tesla rival Li Auto’s expansion: 7 EV reads
We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed....
Which hidden gems are mainland Chinese tourists chasing this Labour Day ‘golden week’?
Hong Kong expects about 980,000 mainland Chinese visitors over the Labour Day “golden week” holiday from May 1 to 5, a 7 per cent...
South Korea’s Yoon given longer sentence for obstructing justice
A South Korean appeal court increased the sentence of jailed former president Yoon Suk-yeol on Wednesday to seven years for obstructing justice, up from...
Hong Kong cook jailed 18 years for ‘evil’ sexual abuse of daughter
A Hong Kong cook has been jailed for 18 years for persistently sexually abusing the daughter he shares with his mistress, also slammed by...
Thai influencer sells premium durians for dirt cheap to avoid rotting amid surplus
Thailand is turning to live-streamers to clear a looming durian glut, slashing prices as weaker Chinese demand threatens its biggest export market. Top online...
Malaysian Indians least likely to be scammed as they ask too many questions: police
Being a Malaysian Indian is apparently a good indication that you are unlikely to fall for a scam. Police have found that potential victims...
Russia to hold equipment-free Red Square parade as Ukraine war grinds on
Russia will mark victory over Nazi Germany next month with a military parade on Moscow’s Red Square, but with no military equipment displayed in...
China social media account banned for forcing women to stay in tank with crocodile
A social media account in China with more than 11 million followers which targets juveniles has been banned for forcing young female live-streamers to...
HKEX posts record quarterly profit, topping forecast as listings and turnover surge
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), operator of Asia’s third-largest stock market, reported a record quarterly profit in the first three months of 2026,...