6 h. ago Chinese nationalism surges across social media as viral video mocks downed Indian jets

Controversial influencer sparks social media fervour with Indian song parody remix over recently reported J-10C downing of French Rafale by Pakistan fighter pilots.

Politics

7 h. ago Rapper Azealia Banks sparks fury in Thailand over transphobic rant about Blackpink’s Lisa

Banks’ offensive social media meltdown exploded into a racially-charged online battle with the K-pop star’s Thai supporters.

Politics

35 h. ago Heavy equipment maker Sany eyes doubling of overseas revenue after Hong Kong IPO

Aiming to raise up to US$1.5 billion in its proposed listing, company eyes lucrative overseas sales amid weak demand at home.

Politics

47 h. ago Pregnancy of Hongkonger, 58, sparks hope for older women and fears over risks

Chan Lai-lai’s pregnancy via IVF offers encouragement to older women in the city, but experts warn of increased risks of advanced maternal age.

Events

52 h. ago Jack Ma’s Alibaba visit and replica flat spark nostalgia over company’s humble start

A cheerful mood at Alibaba’s annual event for friends and family, as the company navigates business challenges.

Politics

3 d. ago Indian woman’s ‘extremely creepy’ online job hunt sparks concern about cyber harassment

Women say they are subjected to inappropriate behaviour during online work interviews, with one even getting molested.

Events

3 d. ago UBS Asks Bankers to Stop Flying Business on Short China Trips

UBS Asks Bankers to Stop Flying Business on Short China Trips  Bloomberg.com

Economics

3 d. ago Push for Malaysia’s Nurul Izzah Anwar to be ruling party No 2 sparks debate

Some Parti Keadilan Rakyat members who want PM Anwar Ibrahim’s eldest child to take the party forward have dismissed claims of nepotism.

Events

3 d. ago Malaysia’s Nurul Izzah Anwar to run for PKR’s No 2, rebuts ‘family party’ claims

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s eldest child says her family has faced nepotism claims since her father started the reform movement in 1998.

Society

3 d. ago China boss sparks envy by allotting US$1.4 million to 2,000 employees from futures profits

Generous entrepreneur says act of largesse fulfils ‘long-held personal vision’, adds that generosity will continue into the future.

Economics

3 d. ago Chinese boss sparks envy by allotting US$1.4 million from futures profits to 2,000 employees

Generous entrepreneur says act of largesse fulfils ‘long-held personal vision’, adds that generosity will continue into the future.

Economics

4 d. ago Auntea Jenny shares jump 68.5% in Hong Kong debut as traders return to city’s IPO frenzy

The shares first changed hands at HK$190.60, a jump of 68.5 per cent from the initial public offering (IPO) price of HK$113.12 when trading began at 9.30am.

Politics

4 d. ago Hong Kong IPOs outshine broader market spurred by inflows from global, Chinese funds

Shares of Chinese bubble-tea chain Auntea Jenny surge as they join growing list of companies with stellar debuts.

Economics

4 d. ago Indonesian governor’s ‘ridiculous’ vasectomy plan sparks debate on poverty, ‘body politics’

West Java Governor’s suggested sterilisation for poor men to access social welfare criticised as coercive and discriminatory.

Politics

4 d. ago HKMA keeps base rate steady in lockstep with Fed’s defiance of Trump’s push amid trade war

At a press conference after the announcement, Fed chairman Jerome Powell said there was no need to be in a hurry to change US monetary policy.

Politics

4 d. ago HKMA warns of uncertainty after keeping rates unchanged as Fed defies Trump pressure

HKMA says Trump tariffs have increased uncertainty about US inflation and the economic growth outlook.

Events

4 d. ago Goldman Sachs expects China tariffs to drop soon. But the bank still puts the chance of a recession at 45%

Goldman Sachs expects China tariffs to drop soon. But the bank still puts the chance of a recession at 45%  Fortune

Economics

5 d. ago China’s central bank cuts key interest rate amid threat from U.S. tariffs

China’s central bank cuts key interest rate amid threat from U.S. tariffs  MarketWatch

Economics

5 d. ago In South Korea, dolls modelled on married women spark complaints about ‘over

The ‘Dongtan Missy’ doll and similar ones are clad in provocative dresses with plunging cleavages, triggering calls to stop the sale of such figures.

Politics

5 d. ago China Lowers Rates and Makes Bank Lending Easier in Response to Tariffs

China Lowers Rates and Makes Bank Lending Easier in Response to Tariffs  WSJ

Economics