Hong Kong plans to revive privacy law mandating that firms report data breaches
Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog plans to consult lawmakers this year about introducing mandatory data breach reporting and related penalties, the body’s chief has said....
India’s Modi hails ‘great news’ after US slashes tariffs as part of new trade deal
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed an interim trade agreement with the United States, saying it would bolster global growth and deepen...
Hong Kong to enforce stricter measures at nature spots for Lunar New Year holiday
Hong Kong authorities are tightening crowd control and environmental protection measures at popular hiking and camping spots ahead of the nine-day Lunar New Year...
Taiwan wants to train an effective reserve force. Will live-fire drills do the job?
Taiwan is moving to plug one-year conscripts directly into frontline combined-arms operations, mandating joint live-fire training with troops across all services to bolster resilience...
Cultural currents: how ‘Becoming Chinese’ trend is transforming Western lifestyles
If you’re enjoying a cup of apple herbal tea, starting your day with tai chi, and winding down with a soothing foot bath, you...
South Korea’s Bithumb gives away over US$40 billion in a bit of a blunder
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb said on Saturday it had accidentally given away more than US$40 billion worth of bitcoin to customers as promotional...
Inside Indonesia’s inner circle: Hashim Djojohadikusumo on his brother Prabowo’s vision
Hashim Djojohadikusumo is smiling almost beatifically, but the trademark feistiness is unmistakable. We are sitting down for a chat amid the turmoil gripping Indonesia’s...
Pentagon ditches Harvard as Hegseth declares university too ‘woke’
The Pentagon is cutting ties with Harvard University, ending all military training, fellowships and certificate programmes with the Ivy League institution. Friday’s announcement marks...
Hong Kong minister condemns Panama court ruling on CK Hutchison ports concession
Hong Kong’s commerce minister has condemned a court ruling to annul CK Hutchison Holdings’ right to operate two ports in the Panama Canal –...