Hong Kong to tighten prison rules, citing national security
The city’s prison population has swelled in recent years after the authorities arrested more than 10,200 people in connection with the huge and sometimes violent pro-democracy…
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Mystery $42 billion Chinese medical fortune collapses in days
When Mr Au Yat-Gai was worth US$33 billion on paper, he was not in his Hong Kong office. One week later, when his net worth plunged to US$10.1 billion, he was not around either.…
Delhi-bound Air India flight returns to Hong Kong after mid-air technical issue
Decision to go back was a precautionary measure after a mid-air technical issue was suspected.
Hong Kong’s inaugural breastmilk bank helps 120 infants in 6 months
As of June 9, the facility has received donations from 230 registered mothers, totaling nearly 900 liters of breast milk.
China-Vietnam rail projects to benefit region
The partnership aims to streamline cross-border freight transport between China and Vietnam while enhancing regional logistics integration by establishing the port as a central…
Malaysian retiree swindled for sperm by “alleged beautiful woman in Hong Kong”
The 57-year-old saw an advertisement on social media stating that the woman wanted to bear a child and that there would be a reward of RM1.08mil for the man chosen. The retiree,…
Surge in COVID-19 cases: Virus making a comeback in Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, US
Between May 25 and 30, Thailand reported 65,880 new COVID-19 cases with three fatalities. In Malaysia, the Health Ministry said an average of 600 cases were reported each week…
China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 hailed as advocate of multilateralism
As the global tariff war threatens to escalate amid rising protectionism and anti-trade movements, Djalal said the world needs a strong counterforce to these trends and the…
New COVID surge in Asia, including India
Singapore, Hong Kong, and Thailand have been affected, as Nepal scales up surveillance at border points.
Cathay Pacific apologises after 3-year-old was served white wine on its flight
The airlines also offered to refund the child’s ticket with three one-class upgrade vouchers and to cover the costs of medical check-ups.