1 hour ago Singapore election: how ruling PAP scored landslide win, denying breakthrough for opposition

The People’s Action Party’s bigger 65.57 per cent vote share reflects Singaporeans’ economic fears, analysts say.

Politics

8 h. ago Hong Kong restaurants expect only small ‘golden week’ gain despite tourist boom

Industry leaders forecast a 5 per cent increase in business at most as mainland tourists have tightened their purse strings.

Society

10 h. ago Singapore election: ruling PAP set for solid wins scoring 80% in sample count at some wards

The opposition is seeking to expand its reach in parliament, while the ruling PAP is aiming for a stronger mandate under new leader Lawrence Wong.

Politics

10 h. ago Singapore election: ruling PAP blazing to landslide win as opposition vows regroup

This race is seen as a test for the leadership of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who has stressed to the electorate the need for a strong mandate.

Politics

10 h. ago Singapore election: ruling PAP wins 65.57% of vote, no breakthrough for opposition

This race is seen as a test for the leadership of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who has stressed to the electorate the need for a strong mandate.

Politics

10 h. ago Singapore election: PAP’s Lawrence Wong ‘humbled’ by 65.57% vote share win

This race is seen as a test for the leadership of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who has stressed to the electorate the need for a strong mandate.

Politics

10 h. ago As it happened: Singapore election – Lawrence Wong wins big with 65.57% vote, opposition vows regroup

This race has been seen as a test for the leadership of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who stressed to the electorate the need for a strong mandate.

Politics

12 h. ago Hong Kong man arrested over striking woman and leaving her unconscious at hotel

Police say hotel staff reported the case at around 6.30am on Friday, after discovering the woman in one of the venue’s rooms.

Events

12 h. ago Man arrested after woman struck and left unconscious at Hong Kong hotel

Hotel staff reported incident at around 6.30am on Friday, after finding woman in one of the rooms, police say.

Events

12 h. ago Man arrested after woman dies following alleged Hong Kong hotel assault

Hotel staff reported incident at around 6.30am on Friday after finding woman unconscious in a room, police say.

Events

12 h. ago Man arrested following Hong Kong hotel assault classified as murder

Hotel staff reported incident at around 6.30am on Friday after finding woman unconscious in a room, police say.

Events

15 h. ago Bangladesh misses chance to ease tensions with India over Hindu priest’s case

Dhaka has filed an appeal against a court order granting bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das, who was arrested last year over a flag incident.

Events

17 h. ago Japan’s ‘golden week’ loses lustre amid soaring hotel prices, inflation

Domestic travellers are less eager to pack their bags as the country feels the pain of rising prices for everything from rice to electricity.

Economics

17 h. ago Vietnam’s wary friendship with US shows signs of strain again, 50 years after war’s end

As world leaders watched Vietnam celebrate reunification, Washington’s minimal turnout did not go unnoticed.

Events

18 h. ago Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to boost internet capacity after ‘golden week’ ticket chaos

Move comes after passengers spent long time generating their QR code tickets at Lok Ma Chau station during rush hours on Friday.

Events

19 h. ago Pacific island nations see a US pullback – will China step up?

The Pacific Islands Forum wants answers from Washington over its unmet financial pledges to the region, including US$200 million in funding.

Politics

21 h. ago Mahathir Mohamad on Trump, tariffs – and the end of America’s century

Malaysia’s 99-year-old two-time PM delivers a blunt assessment of America’s ‘empire’ mentality and its impact in an exclusive interview.

Politics

25 h. ago Higher prices await US buyers of small China shipments as Trump trade war tariffs bite

Online retailers like Shein and Temu are targeted by closing of de minimis loophole with ‘immediately apparent’ impact, analysts say.

Economics

29 h. ago US stocks extend rally on more signs China's inching towards trade talks. Dow soars

US stocks extend rally on more signs China's inching towards trade talks. Dow soars  USA Today

Events

34 h. ago Indonesia emerges as new hub for Chinese solar firms amid Trump’s tariffs on Southeast Asia

Indonesia is now appealing to companies seeking to relocate operations due to high US tariffs on Chinese solar firms in Southeast Asia.

Politics