Police smash Korean-Chinese romance scam ring that stole US$92 million from 84 victims
Busan police said the gang targeted victims through social media, presenting themselves as Korean-heritage foreign women.
UN Resolution 1701 is at heart of Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire. What is it?
A ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese Hezbollah militia came into force in the early hours of Wednesday.
Hong Kong proposes 3-year jail terms, fines for landlords who rent out substandard flats
Proposal revealed after housing chief urged landlords not to illegally chase out tenants for home renovation before relevant requirements were released.
Most Hong Kong SMEs are converts to e-commerce, boding well for city’s transformation
The World Bank estimates that global business to consumer e-commerce sales will reach US$6 trillion by 2024.
Singapore spillover of data centres benefits Malaysia’s Johor
The trend comes ahead of an expected announcement of a special economic zone between both sides.
Singapore jails Myanmar domestic helper for beating employer’s dog to death
The woman, acting on her boss’ instructions, repeatedly hit the poodle with a rod-like object and hung it from a balcony railing.
New Russian missile fired at Ukraine carried warheads without explosives: sources
Ukrainians examine parts of an experimental intermediate-range missile Russia fired at Dnipro last week.
Giant pandas gifted to Hong Kong by Beijing to meet the public on December 8, John Lee says
The chief executive also says the two bears’ new names will be revealed a day ahead of their debut.
HSBC to feature ex-ECB president Draghi and Ark Investment’s Wood at summit in Hong Kong
Global Investment Summit will run from March 25 to 27 next year.
Washington adds nuclear-powered submarine to Guam outpost as China rivalry grows
The Virginia-class vessel is the first of its kind to be deployed at the strategic military base, which is closer to Beijing than Hawaii.