Manila said its coastguard had found crushed corals that had been dumped by Chinese ships around the disputed Sabina Shoal.
One of the accused is the manager of city’s economic and trade office, while other two have names matching those of directors of private security firms.
Gan is likely chosen as DPM due to his close working relationship with Wong as co-chair in the Covid-19 government taskforce, an analyst says.
US officials say the talks in Geneva on Tuesday will ‘not focus on deliverables’ but share views on how they view the risks arising from the technology.
Researchers developed a technique that uses a low-cost material – lithium tantalate – that is already being used to make smartphone components.
Hong Kong is proving its resilience by defying some of its harshest critics. A surge in the local stock market over the past three months shows global investors are coming back.
The Philippines has deployed a patrol ship to deter Chinese activities in an area near the Sabina Shoal after it found crushed reefs.
Alibaba’s Tmall Luxury Pavilion is the first e-commerce platform to collaborate with major luxury groups such as LVMH, Richemont and Kering, uplifting sales for high-end brands using new digital strategies.
Controversy around European science honours leads to questions over legitimacy of some academic accolades.
Atin Ito civilian-led supply mission to assert Philippine rights expected to be met by China’s ‘huge force to blockade Scarborough Shoal’: former US Air Force official.
The incentives will inject a dose of optimism and confidence in the capital markets, enhance cross-border trading schemes and boost the yuan, tax experts say.
China has begun to test paying some state employees through its digital currency, but the trial is not making much impact in the e-CNY’s adoption as most quickly and automatically switch their salaries to cash.
Many retirees in China are bucking old trends by moving either domestically or overseas to be with their families. But, as the Post finds out, the move is not without its difficulties.
Experts say proposed solutions like shutting down unhealthy late-night eateries will not solve what is fundamentally a lifestyle problem caused by a lack of health awareness.
Woman, 58, believed to have burned charcoal to commit suicide with 32-year-old son at her Kwai Chung home on Mother’s Day, source says.
The volcano on the remote island of Halmahera erupted at 9.12am for about five minutes, projecting ash 5km into the sky.
In just six decades of independence, Singapore has transformed itself into Asia’s wealthiest nation and a financial services giant. Incoming PM Lawrence Wong has his work cut out for him to maintain that standing.
As of June 2023, the Export-Import Bank of China owned 25.2 per cent of the Maldives’ external debt and was the country’s biggest single lender.
From debating the Chinese identity in Singapore to a remote Hong Kong enclave, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
Official says the plan is to build a control point in Luohu, with co-location arrangements adopted.
Hong Kong must walk the talk, and get Beijing’s backing to showcase how ‘two systems’ is not only alive but working well.
Traditional bouquets and family lunch just as important for some, as last-minute shoppers hit Mong Kok’s flower market.
Popular chain Bakehouse and long-time operator Kee Wah Bakery hope new rules will help them deliver made-in-Hong Kong goods to hungry consumers across the border.
New bodies dedicated to issues such as financial risk and social stability are being established at a central and local level.
Singapore’s new flexitime guidelines are just the start. From Malaysia to Indonesia and the Philippine’s traffic-clogged capitals, young professionals are demanding a better work-life balance.
A California town notorious for a history of racism and exclusion now has one of the highest Asian populations in the US state. The Tu family, who moved to San Leandro in 1960, helped it happen.