2 h. ago Malaysian man who assaulted, pulled gun on bodyguards for fasting jailed for 6 years

The businessman was also convicted of using blasphemous words and telling his bodyguards not to fast if they wanted to keep their jobs.

Events

4 h. ago Academy apologises for not defending Palestinian Oscar winner after assault claims

The apology came after over 600 members criticised the academy’s response to Hamdan Ballal’s claim that he was attacked by Israelis.

Events

5 h. ago Hong Kong will vie with ‘every city in Asia’, Singapore to develop tourism: minister

Rosanna Law tells Post in exclusive interview that authorities play active but ‘quieter’ role than Lion City in promoting city’s attractions and mega-events.

Politics

5 h. ago French court sentences man to life for burning wife alive, case draws criticism of police

Fearful for her life, his victim had made a report against him but investigators found the handling of her complaint severely lacking.

Events

14 h. ago Apple Boosts China's Clean Energy With $99 Million: Can It Power a Carbon

Apple Boosts China's Clean Energy With $99 Million: Can It Power a Carbon-Neutral Future?  CarbonCredits.com

Economics

14 h. ago Burgum: US Electrons are ‘Mission Critical’ in Cyber War with China

Burgum: US Electrons are ‘Mission Critical’ in Cyber War with China  Hart Energy

Events

19 h. ago Pete Hegseth Tells Asian Allies: We’re With You Against China

Pete Hegseth Tells Asian Allies: We’re With You Against China  The Wall Street Journal

Politics

21 h. ago Shock as Malaysia teacher tells ‘stupid’ pupil struggling with dialect to ‘go back to China’

Teacher tells complaining relative of abused student that she would call police to track him down because he had ‘invaded her privacy’.

Events

21 h. ago China risks US reaction by intervening in Panama Canal sale, former senior diplomat says

Daniel Kritenbrink tells Post that Beijing should treat the sale as a private deal, the first comment of its kind by a former top official.

Politics

21 h. ago China risks US reaction by intervening in Panama Canal ports sale, former senior diplomat says

Daniel Kritenbrink tells Post that Beijing should treat the transaction as a private deal, the first comment of its kind by a former top official.

Politics

22 h. ago China offers ‘safe’ place for investment, Xi tells execs amid trade war

China offers ‘safe’ place for investment, Xi tells execs amid trade war  The Washington Post

Events

23 h. ago Man who hit girlfriend in head tells Hong Kong court he didn’t intend to kill

‘I plead not guilty to murder, but I plead guilty to manslaughter,’ defendant says.

Events

23 h. ago US Air Force nominee wants total drones approach to counter mainland China

Troy Meink tells confirmation hearing that the Pentagon needs to shorten acquisition timelines or PLA will continue to close the gap.

Events

25 h. ago China’s Xi Jinping tells top global CEOs to use their influence to defend trade

China’s Xi Jinping tells top global CEOs to use their influence to defend trade  Financial Times

Politics

26 h. ago Will Trump’s retreat spur a grand bargain with China? Maybe, says former US commerce chief

The US president seems to want to move closer to Beijing, Carlos Gutierrez tells the Boao Forum.

Politics

27 h. ago Opening of GreenTech Hub aims to power Hong Kong’s green future

Supported by government-industry-academia partnerships, GreenTech Hub is at the forefront of new technologies that help get start-ups off the ground.

Politics

33 h. ago Australia PM calls general election for May 3, amid inflation and housing challenges

The PM’s Labour Party is seeking a second term, but many expect the opposition conservative coalition to pick up seats.

Politics

37 h. ago Trump’s plan to take over Greenland is ‘serious’, Putin says

The Russian leader is concerned that Nato countries could use the Arctic as a springboard for future conflicts.

Politics

41 h. ago Trump’s trade policy is misguided but don’t be quick to blame tariffs

Instead of attacking the use of tariffs, the Trump administration’s domestic critics should consider their popularity and effectiveness.

Politics

44 h. ago Chinese EV maker Nio to raise $450 million for EV development, term sheet shows

Chinese EV maker Nio to raise $450 million for EV development, term sheet shows  Reuters

Economics