Asian airlines face ‘major headwind’ from jet fuel costs, forcing flight changes Fuel has jumped from 25 per cent of total operating costs for airlines to nearly 45 per cent in a matter of weeks,…
Tai Po fire: owners’ group repeatedly protested against use of flammable materials Former management committee chair says residents felt ‘helpless’ and ‘couldn’t find anything in Hong Kong law to…
China complains of ‘harassment’ from New Zealand aerial patrols close to coastline Beijing said the plane had been operating over the Yellow and East China Seas and urged Wellington not to put…
UN reforms can’t wait any longer, Kazakhstan’s Tokayev says amid fragile Iran truce President Tokayev told the Antalya Diplomacy Forum that multilateralism is being undermined as major decisions move…
Malaysia’s Anwar chats with US Muslim streamer – is it a populist move? Anwar spoke with Sneako about issues ranging from Malaysia’s multi-religious society and Israel to the ‘very condescending’…
Hong Kong eyes HK$220 million private investment for national innovation centre Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau sets ‘ambitious’ goal for centre to be profitable by fifth year of…
Chinese trucks could go 100% electric, halving road transport oil use: industry China’s industrial supply chains and engineering expertise provide a distinct competitive advantage, CiDi CEO Albert Hu…
Advertisement Lebanon becomes key to Iran-US peace talks amid fears of Israel’s ‘hegemony’ Pakistan is the regional go-between to help maintain the 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon and push for a…
Kremlin denies Putin’s isolation from Russia’s woes amid blogger’s criticism Influencer Viktoria Bonya’s 20-million-view video sparked official response and action from Moscow The Kremlin on Friday…
Donald Trump predicts meeting with Xi Jinping will be ‘special’ ahead of China visit The US leader switches focus to next month’s trip to Beijing hours after hailing Iran’s announcement it would…
Iran war energy shock threatens Southeast Asia’s supply chains. A win for China? US and European importers are shifting some orders back to China – but not everyone is optimistic The shift is visible…
Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved A federal judge has blocked a $6.2 billion merger of local television giants Nexstar Media Group and rival Tegna until an…
HKEX proposes halving share settlement cycle in bid to boost Hong Kong’s financial profile Bourse operator launches a consultation on shortening the share settlement cycle to one day, aiming to…
Israeli attacks killed over 38,000 women, girls in Gaza since October 2023, UN says About 11,000 women and girls survived the war with injuries that will result in lifelong disabilities Israeli…
Scores of Chinese women smuggled into Germany for massive prostitution ring: prosecutors Five suspects are accused of organised smuggling of foreigners for their roles in operating the syndicate over…
Spain signs deals with Brazil as Sanchez builds anti-Trump bloc The Spanish leader is hosting heads of state and government in a bid to counter the US president and revive the political left Spain…
US Congress extends controversial surveillance law by 10 days The short-term fix comes after a Trump-backed bid to secure a longer-term extension failed in the House Congress passed a short extension…
Iran war: France and UK to lead ‘defensive’ force for Strait of Hormuz Trump, meanwhile, says he received a Nato offer to help secure the key waterway but told the alliance to ‘STAY AWAY’ France and…
Pope urges Cameroon to reject violence at mass that draws 120,000 people Believers slept overnight on mats to hear the address from the pontiff, who has drawn Trump’s ire with his anti-war…
Hospitals face glove shortage as Malaysian makers hike prices by 40% Sustained disruption to naphtha supply chains from the Iran war could lead to glove shortfall by late May, analysts say Glove…