2 hours ago India’s other renewable energy firms should shield sector from Adani bribery fallout

Gautam Adani was charged with allegedly paying US$265 million in bribes related to power supply contracts in Indian states.

Politics

3 hours ago Hongkongers visiting Japan to face new rules for claiming back consumption tax

Change applying to all foreign visitors seen as response to series of abuses involving tourists suspected of illegally trading duty-free goods before departure.

Politics

6 hours ago Hong Kong police arrest 3 suspects in crackdown on pickpocketing syndicate

Trio made up of two men and a woman worked as a team and stole HK$70,000 from elderly man and 200,000 Japanese yen from 63-year-old woman.

Events

8 hours ago China libera a tres ciudadanos estadounidenses detenidos «injustamente» en un intercambio diplomático

China libera a tres ciudadanos estadounidenses detenidos «injustamente» en un intercambio diplomático  El Debate

Politics

8 hours ago Heavy snow blankets South Korea, grounding dozens of flights and killing 4

More than 140 flights were cancelled and ferry services suspended after unusually heavy November snowfall caused chaos.

Events

9 hours ago Chinese diplomat’s endorsement sparks outrage in Japan over foreign interference in elections

The incident has led to calls for the expulsion of Xue Jian, China’s consul general in Osaka.

Politics

11 hours ago China Defence Minister Dong Jun’s fate unclear as corruption probe sparks differing account

China Defence Minister Dong Jun’s fate unclear as corruption probe sparks differing account  Reuters

Politics

12 hours ago KOL strolls shoeless to rate Japan’s hygiene, shocked to find white socks remain spotless

Cleanliness is central to Japanese culture, reflecting order and discipline, while littering is seen as disrespectful.

Events

22 hours ago Poor reclamation work in Hong Kong project caused HK$1 billion in extra costs: auditor

Audit Commission says work on Tuen-Mun Chek Lap Kok link was of poor quality from the start, causing delays and blowout in costs.

Economics