‘Superman’ Li Ka-shing tops Hong Kong’s billionaire list with US$45.1 billion: Forbes
Tycoon Li Ka-shing has added more than US$6 billion to his net worth, boosting his standing as Hong Kong’s richest individual and contributing to...
Hong Kong customs seizes HK$2.7 billion of illicit cigarettes as busts jump 36%
Hong Kong authorities recorded a 36 per cent increase in illicit cigarette busts last year, seizing HK$2.7 billion (US$345.4 million) worth of goods, as...
Bookings up but bottom lines flat for Hong Kong reunion dinners
Hong Kong restaurateurs expect earnings from family reunion dinners in the lead up to Lunar New Year to either remain stable or decline compared...
Chinese premier tours rare earths production hub amid rising US tech rivalry
China’s premier has vowed the country will consolidate its advantages in traditional industries like rare earths while also striving to accelerate innovation in frontier...
Meta’s WhatsApp accuses Russia of blocking its service to force users to state ‘super-app’
US messenger app WhatsApp, owned by Meta Platforms, accused authorities in Russia on Thursday of trying to fully block its service to drive Russians...
Thai teacher who died in gun attack while saving pupil hailed as ‘selfless’
Tributes to a secondary school teacher poured out across Thailand on Thursday after she died from gunshot wounds while defending students from a teen...
The Philippines rebukes China over travel ban on Kalayaan officials
Beijing has defended its travel ban on more than a dozen Philippine municipal officials that Manila said could harm ties between the two countries,...
Why tourists are choosing Vietnam, over Thailand and Cambodia in 2026
Vietnam has kicked off the new tourism year by shattering records. According to the national tourism authority, VNAT, almost 2.5 million international visitors arrived...
China delivery firm offers kneeling service to send Lunar New Year greetings for customers
A delivery company in central China has sparked controversy by introducing a range of services including kneeling and kowtowing to replace in-person family visits...