16 h. ago Hong Kong karate body to pay HK$1.58 million in compensation over unfair policy

Court slams Karatedo Federation of Hong Kong, China for imposing blanket four-month ‘freezing period’ on top members who switched clubs.

Economics

18 h. ago China Urges Firm to Join Widening Thai Probe Into Crashed Tower

China Urges Firm to Join Widening Thai Probe Into Crashed Tower  Bloomberg.com

Events

18 h. ago Chinese traffic police brigade grants rare cancer boy his dream to be cop for a day

Despite intense treatment, child shows remarkable resilience throughout challenging journey.

Events

18 h. ago Chinese traffic police grant boy with rare cancer his dream to be cop for a day

Despite intense treatment, child shows remarkable resilience throughout challenging journey.

Events

19 h. ago Deaths from future big earthquake in Philippines may surpass 50,000: seismologist

The forecast comes after a 7.7-magnitude quake in Myanmar last week left over 2,700 people dead and caused a building in Bangkok to collapse.

Events

19 h. ago Deepfake image of Hong Kong finance chief Paul Chan used in sham news report

Police investigating as government warns public not to believe online video in which figure resembling Chan advertises fake investment platform.

Politics

19 h. ago Deepfake video of Hong Kong finance chief Paul Chan used in sham news report

Police investigating as government warns public not to believe online video in which figure resembling Chan advertises fake investment platform.

Politics

22 h. ago Why China needs ‘as many friends as possible’ to prevail in US rivalry

Chinese international relations expert urges Beijing to partner with other countries as Donald Trump’s policy moves upend global order.

Politics

23 h. ago Bangkok tower collapse: Chinese contractors under scrutiny amid ‘tofu building’ claims

The Chinese embassy in Bangkok has called for full cooperation with the Thai authorities’ investigation into the State Audit Office collapse.

Politics

23 h. ago ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming denies Singaporean citizenship report as TikTok deal looms

Although Zhang has handed over corporate roles to Liang Rubo, he is widely seen as the real decision maker at the tech giant.

Politics

23 h. ago Val Kilmer, star of Batman Forever, Tombstone and Top Gun, dead at 65

Kilmer was once one of Hollywood’s most prominent leading men.

Events

24 h. ago Hongkonger allegedly involved in fatal Sha Tin slashing arrested in Thailand

Man, 25, was staying with his Thai girlfriend in Chonburi town near the beach resort town of Pattaya, media reports.

Events

26 h. ago Beijing appoints new Hong Kong police commissioner to succeed Raymond Siu

Joe Chow, 52, the former police second-in-command, will helm city’s 27,000-strong force.

Events

26 h. ago Safeguarding Hong Kong national security a top priority, new police chief says

Joe Chow, 52, the former police second-in-command, takes the helm of city’s 27,000-strong force, succeeding Raymond Siu.

Events

26 h. ago Safeguarding national security in Hong Kong a top priority: new police chief

Joe Chow, 52, the former police second-in-command, takes the helm of city’s 27,000-strong force, succeeding Raymond Siu.

Events

28 h. ago South Korea’s ‘trial by media’ in spotlight after politician’s death amid assault claims

Chang Je-won was found dead in his office on Monday. Hours before, footage said to support sexual assault allegations against him was aired.

Events

28 h. ago Why Trump is going full steam ahead to keep China’s shipbuilding in dry dock

US policies to curb China’s perceived influence on global shipping and shipbuilding are facing pushback – but Trump seems unlikely to let up.

Politics

38 h. ago Thailand’s rescue dogs provide support to grieving families after Bangkok skyscraper collapse

Rescuers have brought in 11 dogs to search for signs of life and to provide emotional support for victims’ loved ones.

Events

38 h. ago Elderly Hong Kong woman missing for 5 days found in Tai Po bush

Large search was mounted, involving more than 200 people, including dozens of personnel from police, fire services and the Civil Aid Service.

Events

40 h. ago Thai man arrested after faking story about pregnant wife buried in quake rubble

The man reportedly collected around US$300 in donations before his lie was exposed.

Events