4 h. ago Kidnap of Malaysian witness by ‘police officers’ sparks fears over public safety

Pamela Ling’s abduction while on her way to testify is the latest in a series of vanishings involving businesspeople and activists.

Events

5 h. ago Hong Kong teen sentenced to drug rehab after slapping girl, 14, repeatedly

19-year-old is among six people arrested over slapping victim at least 15 times last year.

Events

6 h. ago Thai politician’s cafe photo with tobacco workers behind glass, sparks ‘human zoo’ backlash

Healthcare company executive tries to explain away voyeuristic coffee shop gaffe but online critics are not satisfied.

Politics

7 h. ago Hong Kong to review regulations after abrupt closure of Alliance Medical Group

City leader vows to better protect consumer rights by considering statutory cooling off period or limiting duration of healthcare contracts.

Politics

8 h. ago European airlines steer clear of Pakistan airspace as India tensions mount

Air France and Lufthansa are among the growing list of carriers taking longer, costlier routes to Asia.

Events

12 h. ago Fear factor: more Japanese worry war ‘likely’ to break out in Asia, survey shows

Conflict in Ukraine and the growing assertiveness of China and North Korea are among the reasons for growing public anxiety, analysts say.

Events

12 h. ago Ahead of Hong Kong IPO, China drug maker Hengrui touts partnership with US giant Merck

China’s Hengrui Pharmaceuticals seeks a path to growth as its pipeline of novel drugs expands.

Events

14 h. ago Malaysian flag gaffes expose how AI can inflame deep social divisions

Spate of inaccurately rendered national flag images suggests a careless reliance on AI, which can have grave implications in a polarised society.

Politics

18 h. ago Before his death, Pope Francis donated Popemobile to serve as clinic for Gaza’s children

Vehicle will be fitted with medical equipment and a fridge for medicines and be assigned a driver and a team of doctors.

Events

29 h. ago Rogue Malaysian beauty influencers are money laundering for drug gangs, police say

A beauty influencer has been arrested in Malaysia after police uncovered a kilo of methamphetamine and links to a major drug syndicate.

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36 h. ago Hong Kong’s 8 online banks set sights on managing wealth after 74% deposits growth

Hong Kong’s digital banks plan to expand wealth management businesses as deposits and loans surge.

Economics

45 h. ago Hong Kong’s Lan Kwai Fong thronged on one of biggest party nights of year

Lan Kwai Fong’s biggest landlord Allan Zeman says weekend’s business is better than last year with growth of about 15-20 per cent year on year.

Politics

54 h. ago Wealthy Chinese turn away from US real estate as Trump amps up trade war with Beijing

A growing number of Chinese homebuyers are shifting their attention to markets like Thailand, Australia, Singapore and the UK.

Politics

57 h. ago China adds 12,000 coffee shops as thirst among masses grows, Starbucks suffers

A presidential endorsement increases thirst for the drink while aggressive expansion and price competition make it more accessible.

Politics

57 h. ago China adds 12,000 coffee shops as mass appeal grows, Starbucks suffers

China adds 12,000 coffee shops as mass appeal grows, Starbucks suffers  South China Morning Post

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59 h. ago Why turning 35 feels like a career ‘death sentence’ for some Chinese tech workers

Women in China tend to face a ‘double curse’ of age and gender discrimination in the workplace.

Events

69 h. ago 7 killed in South Sudan air strikes, with MSF hospital among targets

The Medecins Sans Frontieres hospital is ‘the only one in Fangak county, serving over 110,000 people who already had extremely limited access to healthcare’.

Events

3 d. ago No more rice paddy? New strain that only needs irrigation is adapted to global warming

A strain of rice developed in Chile doesn’t need a flooded field to grow, just an irrigated one – a boon to farmers as water scarcity rises.

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3 d. ago China claims an island in the South China Sea. Satellite images show Beijing's growing power

China claims an island in the South China Sea. Satellite images show Beijing's growing power-hungry struggle in the region.  Yahoo

Politics

4 d. ago HSBC sets up captive insurer in Hong Kong to support growth in Asia

Move will solidify Hong Kong’s position as a global leader in asset, wealth, and risk management, lender’s CEO in the city says.

Politics