Visa-free travel, rising foreign visitors boost luxury hotel growth in China China’s luxury hotels thrive as visa-free policies drive international tourism, with Shanghai and Beijing seeing…
Israel’s military to occupy swathe of southern Lebanon amid widening war Israel plans to hold south Lebanon up to the Litani River, but Hezbollah vows to resist occupation Israel will occupy southern…
Malaysian father of 7 in fear as loan sharks threaten family over ex-wife’s debt ‘What’s most concerning is that they have information on all my children, including my six-month-old baby,’ the victim…
Watchdog takes legal action against syndicate seeking ‘quarter of renovation market’ Competition Commission targets six undertakings involving eight companies and 12 individuals tied to building…
China’s consumer goods factories cut output as Iran war sends costs soaring Some Chinese producers are already feeling ‘intense’ strain as the conflict sends energy, logistics and raw material costs…
Humanitarian aid boat arrives in Cuba amid US blockade crisis Shrimp fishing boat with aid docks weeks after the Trump administration cut off fuel supplies to the island nation The first boat of a…
Hong Kong, Hainan can ‘forge strong partnership’, build on strengths: John Lee Lee says the launch of Hainan’s separate customs regime presents business opportunities for Hong Kong companies Hong…
Iranian military scoffs at US attempts at a ceasefire deal Military spokesperson dismisses a supposed ‘15-point plan’ while Washington mobilises more troops for the region An Iranian military…
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China yam with human ‘fingernails’, 260 free meals, lottery win after lifetime of playing Yam with digits like a man stuns internet, car buyer maxes out on showroom freebies, jackpot win leaves man…
Leniency shown to Hong Kong immigration worker who repeatedly assaulted wife and son Magistrate accepts one-year probation recommendation, citing risk of job and pension loss, after initially…
South Korean ‘sugar cane killer’ extradited from Philippines over drug empire Accused of running a drug ring from his Philippine prison cell, ‘VIP’ inmate Park Wang-yeol was extradited after a…
Malaysia’s weather is so hot that it can warp a payment card Rice fields are drying out in the northern region, while heat-related health cases are rising across the country Families are timing…
More websites, mobile apps for children collecting personal data: study Global investigation examined 876 websites and mobile apps designed specifically for children across multiple sectors “As the…
Senior Japanese minister expresses regret over military officer’s arrest at Chinese embassy Beijing says incident in which a man is accused of breaking in with a knife, reflects the growth of…
Singapore coroner rules Indian singer Zubeen Garg’s death accidental drowning State Coroner Adam Nakhoda said no one had forced, coerced or pushed Garg into the waters off Lazarus Island last…
Shenzhen eyes ‘leapfrog’ gains in AI server supply chain under self-reliance push Shenzhen has unveiled an ambitious three-year plan to build out AI computing clusters and boost key hardware…
Hong Kong weighs petrol pricing disclosure rule in tenders as fuel costs surge Environment minister Tse Chin-wan tells Legislative Council government open to reviewing tender policy for petrol…
As war in the Middle East escalates, the financial fallout extends beyond energy price and supply-chain disruptions.
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