Cop29 can work with the Belt and Road Initiative for a greener future
Aligning climate action with major economic initiatives is essential to cutting emissions while promoting sustainable development.
Kremlin says Russia-US hotline to deflate crisis not in use, as nuclear risks rise
Tensions rise as Moscow lowers nuclear strike threshold and Ukraine uses US-made missiles to strike Russia.
Tourist’s US$8,300 night in hotel, aquarium’s robot whale shark, dog’s graveside vigil: 6 social stories from China
From a confused tourist’s costly mistake to a robot whale shark sparking controversy, these stories explore the latest social news making headlines in China.
50 Hongkongers lose HK$2.83 million in a week from ‘compensated dating’ scams
Police warn over fraudsters posing as attractive dates online, with victims told to pay deposit for service that promises companionship or sex.
Can Kuala Lumpur unseat Singapore and Bangkok as Southeast Asia’s aviation hub?
Kuala Lumpur’s airport has been ranked second in global connectivity, with Malaysia vying to become the heart of Southeast Asia’s air travel.
Anger brews in Malaysia over Chinese milk tea giant Chagee’s response to ‘rigged’ contest
A TikTok video appears to show company staff tampering with a Chagee lucky draw involving luxury handbags and Apple products.
US calls Venezuela opposition’s Gonzalez ‘president-elect’
The Biden administration’s use of the term prompted a furious reaction from Caracas.
China’s Xi pitches a ‘shared future in cyberspace’ at internet forum amid decoupling fears
In video speech delivered to the annual World Internet Conference, Xi Jinping called for ‘inclusive’ cyberspace development as US-China fissures widen.
Hong Kong’s MTR Corp loses London Elizabeth line contract after 10 years of operations
London’s transport authority says the contract has been awarded to joint venture between Go Ahead Group, Tokyo Metro and Sumitomo Corporation.
Singapore proposes unprecedented anti-scam powers for police amid support, privacy concerns
Singapore could be the first country to implement legislation allowing authorities to control individual bank accounts to protect people from scams.