6 h. ago Singapore designates tycoon Robert Ng, his 3 children as politically significant persons

Ng, chairman of Sino Group, and his children have held positions in committees of China’s top political advisory body, according to public records.

Politics

8 h. ago Hong Kong minister defends 6 district councillors who didn’t speak at 2024 meetings

Home and Youth Affairs Secretary Alice Mak says duplicating views or ‘speaking for the sake of speaking’ would be ‘meaningless’.

Politics

9 h. ago Top China think tank shuts down research centre after questions of party loyalty

Chinese Academy of Social Sciences abolishes entity, warns any activities carried out in its name would be illegal.

Events

9 h. ago China love guru who teaches women how to marry rich, faces US$1 million tax evasion fine

Self-styled ‘McKinsey of relationships’ teaches that relationships, marriage are strategic tools for climbing social, financial ladder.

Economics

9 h. ago China is designing a silent supersonic airplane to win the next era of commercial flight

China is designing a silent supersonic airplane to win the next era of commercial flight  Fast Company

Politics

11 h. ago Southeast Asia’s balancing act with China threatened by Western aid cuts

Countries reliant on Chinese development support will have less room to diversify their ties given the aid cuts, a study shows.

Events

12 h. ago Singapore’s leaders warn over Trump tariff bombshell: ‘It’s not good news’

PM Lawrence Wong warned of a rising global trade war threat, as his predecessor Lee Hsien Loong predicted long-term tariff fallout.

Events

13 h. ago Is South Korea’s Yoon politicking from home? Country eyes June 3 presidential poll

As the fallen president remains in his official home and continues to be active in politics, officials say no date has been set for a snap poll.

Politics

16 h. ago Why Trump’s axing of ‘de minimis’ rule is no small thing for Hong Kong exporters

White House claims end to duty-free entry for low-value packages from May 2 will stop exploitation by e-commerce companies.

Politics

19 h. ago Myanmar earthquake: can Asean step up to fill US aid vacuum?

The US aid retreat opens ways for China and India to use their humanitarian assistance to build influence.

Politics

33 h. ago Is South Korea’s political turmoil being underwritten by Beijing?

Is South Korea’s political turmoil being underwritten by Beijing?  bne IntelliNews

Politics

36 h. ago Under 30% of Hong Kong organisations have AI guidelines for staff: watchdog

Privacy Commissioner Ada Chung also says further amendments to Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance being considered to curb information leakage risks.

Politics

36 h. ago Less than 30% of Hong Kong organisations have AI guidelines for staff: watchdog

Privacy Commissioner Ada Chung also says further amendments to Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance being considered to curb information leakage risks.

Politics

37 h. ago Hong Kong actor Nicholas Tse sells premium sausages online, earns US$207 million in 4 years

Food brand of entertainment icon earns nationwide sales champion tag as actor takes active role in production, promotion of ‘high quality’ bangers.

Economics

39 h. ago China facing obesity crisis as forecasts predict 65 per cent will be overweight by 2030

The problems could cost the equivalent of US$57 billion, around 22 per cent of the total national health budget.

Events

39 h. ago China facing obesity crisis as forecasts predict 65% will be overweight by 2030

The problems could cost the equivalent of US$57 billion, around 22 per cent of the total national health budget.

Events

39 h. ago Close encounters: inside Japan’s growing fascination with UFOs

Politicians claim sightings, museums report rising visitor numbers – and ‘contact events’ draw thousands seeking alien encounters.

Politics

40 h. ago Netflix’s Con Mum star Dionne Marie Hanna charged in Singapore with fraud

In Singapore, Hanna, 84, is believed to be involved in at least five cheating cases with losses amounting to US$149,000.

Politics

41 h. ago African designers strike a pose at Shanghai Fashion Week as Chinese market beckons

With China poised to pass the US as the world’s largest apparel market, African fashion brands have showcased their work at SHFW.

Events

41 h. ago African designers descend on Shanghai Fashion Week as Chinese market beckons

African designers descend on Shanghai Fashion Week as Chinese market beckons  South China Morning Post

Culture