Tighter civil service disciplinary rules risk becoming excessive: union head
The head of a civil service union federation in Hong Kong has warned that tighter disciplinary action risks becoming excessive as the government seeks...
How the Gulf conflict recast risks for Asian investors in Dubai
Asian digital entrepreneurs that once saw Dubai as a safe, well-connected base for global expansion are now reassessing that view after the US-Israel war...
South Korea’s president hits back at Israel in row over ‘disturbing’ video
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday accused Israel of failing to “reflect” on allegations of rights abuses by its forces, after Israel...
China café sets ‘entry rules’ that ban littering, discarding black stockings, stealing tiny turtles
A coffee shop in eastern China has gone viral for its entry rules banning a range of bizarre misbehaviour, from discarding black stockings to...
Global wealth gap grows as aid to world’s poorest sees record drop
The gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider as actions agreed to by many countries last year, including overhauling the major...
Malaysia detains masseuses from China offering ‘extra services’
Malaysian immigration officers have raided two massage parlours suspected of offering sexual services to clients, detaining 21 foreign workers and a local man believed...
Who is Vietnam’s new Prime Minister Le Minh Hung?
On Tuesday, Vietnam’s National Assembly elected a new prime minister. For once, the appointment looks less like a factional compromise than a deliberate bet...
‘Cancelling orders’ in China: how Hormuz oil crisis is hitting transport, manufacturing
As the Strait of Hormuz reopened and closed again this week, manufacturers across China are navigating a roller coaster of concerns rooted in supply...
Discovery Bay developer submits proposal for full taxi access despite backlash
The developer of Hong Kong’s Discovery Bay has proposed allowing unrestricted taxi access and adding four new ranks in the resort-style seaside community on...