Chinese lending to Africa nearly halves in a year as priorities shift to smaller projects
Chinese lending to Africa dropped by nearly half to US$2.1 billion in 2024 compared with the previous year, according to a new report. The...
China miniseries production team slammed for exposing infant to heavy rain during filming
A miniseries production team in China has come under fire for allowing a baby to be exposed to heavy rain during filming. On January...
Thai comeback kid Pita urges ‘decisive’ People’s Party win to break establishment’s grip
Thailand’s most popular political figure Pita Limjaroenrat has exhorted the public to fight apathy and vote in droves at a February 8 election for...
Ex-PLA soldier jailed for 8 months for offering illegal ride-hailing trips in Hong Kong
A former People’s Liberation Army soldier has been sentenced to eight months in prison for illegally carrying passengers in his Tesla Model S luxury...
China’s central bank to support HKMA in doubling of yuan liquidity for Hong Kong lenders
China’s central bank will support Hong Kong’s monetary authority to double the amount of yuan liquidity available to local banks, helping them increase yuan...
Iran unveils bloody anti-US billboard as carrier force nears
Iranian authorities unveiled a new mural on a giant billboard in a central Tehran square on Sunday with a direct warning to the United...
Gold surge has analysts eyeing new highs after US$5,000 record amid Trump-era geopolitics
Gold surged to an all-time high of US$5,000 an ounce on Monday, with analysts forecasting further gains as the precious metal is increasingly viewed...
Chinese military leaders under probe, Blackpink in Hong Kong: 5 weekend reads you missed
We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would...
Cyclist fatally hit by car in Hong Kong, the second in a week
A cyclist has died in hospital after being knocked down by a car in Tai Po, a week after another fatal accident involving a...