Iran war threatens energy crisis worse than 1970s two oil shocks
The world faces an energy crisis worse than both 1970s oil shocks combined if the Middle East war drags on, the head of the...
Hong Kong to sign landmark Art Basel collaboration deal
Hong Kong is to sign a five-year deal with Art Basel by the end of the month – the first such collaboration between the...
Truck driver injured as vehicle slams into fire engine on Hong Kong highway
A 64-year-old container truck driver was injured when his vehicle crashed into a fire engine and overturned on a busy Hong Kong expressway on...
Heartwarming tale of 7 dogs’ escape from captivity in China garners 230 million views
Seven stolen village dogs in northeastern China captured the hearts of millions online after breaking free from thieves working for a dog meat shop...
HKUST launches programme offering Alzheimer’s blood-based test for elderly
A university in Hong Kong has launched an Alzheimer’s disease screening programme using a locally developed blood-based testing technology – the first of its...
Global investors pivot to ‘stability’ of China amid turmoil: Milken forum speakers
Global investors should take a fresh look at China, where rapid technological advancement is converging with declining geopolitical risk relative to other regions, senior...
Malaysia’s Rohingya spend another Eid torn from their families
In a quiet suburb of the Malaysian city of Klang, Farouk* scrolls through his phone, replaying videos of a toddler learning to walk, laugh...
From toys to toilet paper, prices set to rise amid Middle East war, experts say
The surge in oil prices caused by the Middle East conflict will drive up the cost of plastic products, construction materials and even household...
Japanese national back home after Iran detention
Japan’s top government spokesperson said on Monday that one of two Japanese nationals detained in Iran has safely returned home in good health. Chief...