3 h. ago ‘Jimmy Lai Way’: US call to honour jailed tycoon in DC address of Hong Kong trade office

Bill put forward by bipartisan group of US House members comes a day after US State Department sanctioned six Hong Kong officials.

Events

38 h. ago China’s factory activity accelerates in March even as US ramps up tariffs

China’s factory activity accelerates in March even as US ramps up tariffs  South China Morning Post

Politics

54 h. ago Turkey opposition ramps up rallies as Swedish journalist jailed

The arrest of Istanbul’s opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu sparked the most significant anti-government protests in Turkey in over a decade.

Events

3 d. 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 d. ago Brazil footballer Dani Alves’ rape conviction annulled on trial ‘inaccuracies’

Alves was sentenced to 4½ years in jail in February last year for raping a young woman in the VIP bathroom of a Barcelona nightclub in 2022.

Events

4 d. ago China’s Xi urges foreign firms to resist ‘acts that turn back the wheel of history’

Xi’s meeting with business reps on Friday comes as China has taken aim at unilateralism and protectionism while ramping up its charm offensive for foreign investors against the backdrop of two global conferences.

Politics

4 d. 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

5 d. ago US Secretary of State Rubio says adding journalist to Signal war chat was ‘big mistake’

Meanwhile, billionaire Elon Musk has offered his tech experts to help investigate the incident, the White House says.

Events

6 d. ago Janitor jailed for 10½ years for HK$1.3 million robbery at Hong Kong jewellery store

Xie Binlong, 48, pleads guilty to committing hold-up in Sham Shui Po, which took place in broad daylight in 2019.

Events

6 d. ago China Will Ramp Up Stimulus If Growth Falters, PBOC Adviser Says

China Will Ramp Up Stimulus If Growth Falters, PBOC Adviser Says  Bloomberg

Politics

7 d. ago Tesla China seems to have overtaken Q1 2024’s registrations with new Model Y ramp

Tesla China seems to have overtaken Q1 2024’s registrations with new Model Y ramp  TESLARATI

Politics

7 d. ago Turkey’s Erdogan accuses opposition amid nationwide protests over rival’s arrest

The detention of Istanbul’s mayor has triggered the biggest street protests in Turkey in more than a decade.

Events

7 d. ago China's Xiaomi raises $5.5 billion in share sale as EV plans ramped up

China's Xiaomi raises $5.5 billion in share sale as EV plans ramped up  Reuters

Economics

7 d. ago Trump officials texted war plans to a group chat in a secure app that included journalist

Recipients of text about ‘forthcoming strikes on Iran-backed Houthi-rebels in Yemen’, included editor of The Atlantic, the magazine reported.

Politics

8 d. ago After China probe, is AstraZeneca’s new US$2.5 billion plan a blueprint for foreign firms?

British-Swedish drug maker has gone from Beijing’s scrutiny to its praise, hailed as a sign of doing business in China.

Economics

8 d. ago As Trump ramps up pressure, Samsung’s Lee and Apple’s Cook head to Beijing

As Trump ramps up pressure, Samsung’s Lee and Apple’s Cook head to Beijing  The Hankyoreh

Politics

8 d. ago Hong Kong teacher jailed for 22 months over unlawful sex with girl, 15

41-year-old religious studies teacher pleads guilty to two sexual offences against his former pupil at Christian school.

Society

9 d. ago Turkey jails Istanbul mayor before trial, stoking opposition anger after days of protest

Facing trial on corruption charges, Ekrem Imamoglu says he will not bow down, vowing to defeat President Erdogan.

Events

9 d. ago Turkey jails Erdogan’s top rival before trial, stoking opposition anger

Istanbul’s Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu says he will not bow down, vows to defeat President Erdogan.

Events

9 d. ago Would Taiwan’s youth fight a war against mainland China? It depends how they are asked

As Taipei ramps up rhetoric towards Beijing, youth opinions about military service differ from surveys to interviews.

Events