Beijing vows ‘resolute’ response after US approves US$385 million in weapons to Taiwan

US move infringes upon China’s sovereignty and will harm ties, Beijing says, while also condemning US stopovers by Taiwanese leader.

Vietnam youth rent partners to meet parental expectations, applicants must be fit, good cooks

Rental contracts typically include stringent terms, such as prohibiting emotional involvement, banning sexual harassment.

Top EU officials visit Ukraine on first day in office

New European Council boss António Costa and foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas assured Kyiv of the EU’s ‘full support’.

Hong Kong stock market’s best bet is more access to mainland savings

There is no alternative of comparable potential for Hong Kong than the mainland and its deep pool of household savings.

Chinese county grapples with how to lure and reward workers for difficult, low-level jobs

Report finds frontline workers overwhelmed leaving ‘little time or energy for systematic learning or professional development’.

Indonesia’s nuclear energy push pits growth against safety concerns

President Prabowo Subianto plans to build two new nuclear plants as part of Indonesia’s goal to derive more energy from clean sources.

Next Macau leader Sam Hou-fai eyes talks with Hong Kong on complementary roles

Chief executive-designate Sam Hou-fai says both places can better complement each other and integrate into national plans.

Syria war monitor says rebels control most of Aleppo

The offensive to capture the city appears to have caught the Syrian government and its allies by surprise.

Hong Kong airport named best aviation cargo hub in Asia-Pacific for third year running

Win at 11th Payload Asia Awards follows nods to airport for top cargo services at international industry events in recent weeks.

China seeks to boost energy ties with Turkmenistan

Foreign Minister Wang Yi also said he would seek to boost investment in the country at a meeting with his Central Asian counterparts.