Hong Kong to relax plot ratio rules to encourage private urban renewal
Published: 7:22pm, 10 Oct 2025Updated: 7:48pm, 10 Oct 2025 Hong Kong authorities plan to encourage private urban renewal by relaxing plot ratio restrictions as...
Hong Kong lawmakers back Lee’s blueprint, but raise fears over labour imports
Hong Kong’s legislature has passed a motion thanking the city leader for his latest policy address, but some lawmakers have raised concerns about the...
ICC denies release to Philippines’ Duterte amid flight risk concerns
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte, charged with crimes against humanity, will remain in custody after the International Criminal Court on Friday rejected a request...
New schools, hospitals and help for youth as Malaysia unveils record budget
Malaysia’s government on Friday pledged to build more hospitals, upgrade airports, expand rural digital access and help youth boost their income, as Prime Minister...
Unitree robots from China briefly appear on Walmart, highlighting robotics gap
Two advanced models from China’s Unitree Robotics briefly appeared for sale on Walmart’s US website, creating a stir in the global robotics community and...
Woman, 61, dies after being hit by van in Hong Kong
Published: 6:26pm, 10 Oct 2025Updated: 6:32pm, 10 Oct 2025 A 61-year-old woman died on Friday afternoon after being struck by a van in Hong...
Israeli military says Gaza ceasefire in effect, as troops begin withdrawal
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas for the Gaza Strip came into effect at noon local time, the Israeli military said on Friday,...
China camper van man leaves vehicle for strangers to use, creates viral ‘car relay’
A man from eastern China leaves his Mercedes-Benz camper van unlocked and invites strangers to take it on an adventure. Advertisement The first family...
Asian leaders hail US-led Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal amid cautious optimism
Leaders in Asia have welcomed the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, hailing it as a turning point in the Gaza conflict while cautioning...