Singapore looks beyond baby bonuses as fertility hits record low
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has said his government will focus on making life better for families and rely less on incentives to encourage...
Hong Kong civil servants to get flat 2% pay rise amid fiscal prudence
A more rigorous appraisal system for Hong Kong’s civil servants aims to bolster public trust and support, but adjustment to the changes will take...
Trump responds to US Apache helicopter crash near Hormuz, claims Iran deal close
A US Army Apache attack helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, with President Donald Trump saying the two crew members abroad were “fine”...
Hong Kong school seeks ‘excellent character’ in new head after Singapore swearing row
A Hong Kong school that instantly dismissed its principal after he was filmed swearing at security guards in Singapore has published an advertisement to...
Power outage cuts water supply, disrupts lifts for 3,000 residents for 24 hours
About 3,000 residents at a Tsuen Wan housing estate have been left without water and with disrupted lift services for more than 24 hours...
John Lee vows ‘prudent’ use of power to define national security offences
Hong Kong’s leader has pledged to exercise prudence and seriousness when defining national security offences under newly proposed legislation, dismissing concerns about a centralisation...
Malaysia’s import ban pushes Thai shrimp industry to brink
Thai shrimp farmers have warned they face being driven out of business after Malaysia banned imports of five shrimp species over apparent safety concerns,...
China conducts test flight of a giant coil array. Can it detect nuclear submarines?
At an undisclosed test site, a helicopter takes off, towing a kite-like array of massive coils. The system, called Airborne Transient Electromagnetic (Atem) detection,...
Hong Kong to begin consultation on ‘historic’ first 5-year plan on June 15
Published: 11:55am, 9 Jun 2026Updated: 11:57am, 9 Jun 2026 Hong Kong will launch a two-month public consultation on Monday on its first five-year blueprint...