Fatal end to knife brawl as China suffers another violent incident
The stabbing was the country’s third recent deadly episode and a man is in criminal detention while police investigate.
US wants to force Google to sell Chrome browser in historic antitrust crackdown
The case marks the most aggressive move to rein in a tech company since efforts to break up Microsoft failed two decades ago.
Singapore’s Lawrence Wong calls Donald Trump to congratulate US-president elect
Singapore’s prime minister previously wrote a letter to Trump, congratulating him on his ‘overwhelming mandate’.
Storm Man-yi: Hong Kong T1 typhoon signal to remain in force until 10pm
Tropical Storm Man-yi is estimated to be about 370km south of Hong Kong and is forecast to move west at about 18km/h.
Biden, Trudeau miss traditional group photo with world leaders at G20
A US official blamed ‘logistical issues’ and said the group photo was taken early.
Hong Kong 47: family, friends arrive at court before sentencing of 45 activists
All eyes are on the length of jail terms they will get in the city’s first subversion case under the Beijing-decreed national security law, particularly ‘mastermind’ Benny Tai.
Manulife promotes Asia CEO Witherington to group chief executive in nod to region’s growth
Asia was the largest profit contributor to Manulife’s earnings in the third quarter, accounting for 44 per cent of the group’s total earnings.
South China Sea ‘crises’ still likely during next Trump term: military expert
Retired PLA officer predicts risk of ‘accidents’ could grow after Donald Trump returns to White House, but Beijing is ‘better prepared now’.
US firm offers unique service for employees to ‘scold’ bosses without fear of backlash
Company is actively hiring ‘scolders’ but only parents who often use strong language with their kids can apply.
Trump taps former congressman Sean Duffy for US transportation secretary
If confirmed, Sean Duffy will oversee aviation, automotive, rail, transit and other transportation policies.