Evening sessions urged as fraud, money-laundering cases pack Hong Kong courts
The long wait for criminal cases to be heard in Hong Kong’s courts could persist because of a surge in fraud and money laundering...
How Shimao’s sale of 2 hotels reveals the growing complexity of Hong Kong debt workouts
The HK$2.7 billion (US$344 million) sale of two Shimao Group hotels in Hong Kong leaves an estimated HK$1.8 billion shortfall against their secured loans....
Israel election: Netanyahu touts Trump backing, suggests they may restart war on Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu boasted of his endorsement from Donald Trump on the eve of Israel’s election, suggesting the two leaders could restart...
Macklemore launches ‘Free Palestine Tour’ after Ed Sheeran fallout
US rapper Macklemore on Monday launched his new “Free Palestine Tour” in Dublin after being dropped as a supporting act by British pop star...
Trump claims Brazil election ‘rigged’ as Bolsonaro’s party acknowledges Lula win
Published: 5:34am, 27 Oct 2026Updated: 5:50am, 27 Oct 2026 Flavio Bolsonaro said on Monday he would lead the opposition to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio...
How Hong Kong’s 5-year plan can fuel its financial clout
Finance ministers from 21 Asia-Pacific economies recently met in Hong Kong, the first time the city has hosted them. A practical question sits one...
European levy on non-EU parcels kicks in on Sunday in bid to curb China influx
Published: 4:39am, 27 Oct 2026Updated: 5:09am, 27 Oct 2026 The European Union will from Sunday slap a €2 (US$2.25) handling fee on packages from...
Mecca pact countries in Iran in bid to stop war restarting
Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan held talks with Iran in Tehran on Monday in an attempt to stop the Middle East...
Burnham rules out UK return to EU free movement without referendum
Published: 3:16am, 27 Oct 2026Updated: 3:48am, 27 Oct 2026 British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he would not return the UK to EU...