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.
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.
From debating the Chinese identity in Singapore to a remote Hong Kong enclave, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
One of the men shares the same name as an office manager in the city’s economic and trade office in London.
Controversy around European science honours leads to questions over legitimacy of some academic accolades.
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.
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.
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.
ICBC and BOC line up issuance plans for 60 billion yuan worth of total loss-absorbing capacity (TLAC) bonds as Chinese G-SIBs (global systemically important banks) are expected to sell 440 billion yuan of these newly introduced bonds.
Indonesia’s President-elect Prabowo Subianto’s comments come amid a protracted US-China trade war that’s heightened as the Biden administration is set to quadruple tariffs on Chinese EVs.
Every year, Israel marks Independence Day with a livestreamed torch-lighting ceremony at its Jerusalem national cemetery. This year, as Israel turns 76 in the middle of a ferocious war, things are different.
Under academic cover, unnamed groups collected sensitive information on nature reserves, State Security Ministry says.
Prosecution suggests Lai’s lawyers refrained from asking Apple Daily publisher earlier about evidence of ‘lunchbox meetings’, but judge warns allegation lacked ‘proper foundation’
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.