Malaysia’s new plan to beat obesity: slash gym licence fees in Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia has cut operating licence fees for gyms in Kuala Lumpur by 80 per cent, offering fitness operators a regulatory “carrot” as the government...
Why China’s critical mineral dominance is still disrupting US supply chains
American companies are grappling with a shortage of critical minerals used in daily operations despite China easing some of its export controls, according to...
Hong Kong developers test home-market recovery by raising prices, trimming discounts
Developers in Hong Kong are testing the housing market’s recovery by nudging prices up or paring discounts as improving sentiment and a rebound in...
Beijing’s message is clear: Hong Kong must shape up and speed up
The annual “two sessions” in Beijing are under way, and this year the annual ritual of reading tea leaves in this city has been...
In world full of turmoil, China ‘stands firm as a mountain’ with compatriots
China has vowed to firmly safeguard its overseas interests – a core objective reaffirmed in its latest five-year plan – at a time when...
Agility and adaptability are in Hong Kong’s DNA, former leader CY Leung says
Escalating geopolitical tensions will not derail Hong Kong’s goal set out in the country’s 15th five-year plan and its efforts to implement the blueprint,...
China girl writes farewell note, offers US$120 to pamper parents, highlights left-behind kids’ lives
A little girl from central China has touched millions of hearts online with a handwritten farewell message and money for her parents as they...
Fears over Exchange Fund discipline overblown: Hong Kong’s dollar peg architect
Hong Kong has adequate safeguards to prevent any misuse of the Exchange Fund, according to the economist known as the “father of the city’s...
Japan’s cultural treasures still exposed to fire risk as safety upgrades stall
Japan’s most treasured historic sites still lack upgraded fire protection, raising concerns that irreplaceable cultural landmarks remain vulnerable to another catastrophic blaze. Government data...