Child abuse squad arrests Australian radio host Alan Jones, 83
Alan Jones is a former coach of Australia’s national rugby union team and a speech-writer for ex-Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser.
Private Hong Kong university offers alternative route to tertiary education for overseas students
Hong Kong Shue Yan University says its International Foundation Year Programme aligns with government’s ‘Study in Hong Kong’ brand.
After decades of ill will, Pakistan and Bangladesh revive direct trade shipping route
The Yuan Xiang Fa Zhan was the first container ship to sail directly between the two countries in decades.
Hong Kong’s first private residence for elderly set to welcome retirees who can afford it
Happy Valley’s Ventria Residence offers hotel-like experience with tailored healthcare services in latest project tapping needs of ‘silver economy’.
Hong Kong doubles down on surfing ban at public beaches, officials refuse to discuss change
Lawmaker Adrian Pedro Ho had requested meeting in hope of changing government’s mind, but instead was told officials would not budge.
In Japan, foreign tourists’ misdeeds stir outrage, debate: ‘who does something like that?’
Graffiti at historic shrines, car thefts and other incidents have raised concerns about Japan’s perception of foreigners.
UK’s Keir Starmer says will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at G20 summit in Brazil
Keir Starmer will be the first UK premier to meet China’s president since Theresa May in 2018.
BlackRock’s AI is watching – and helping to make stock picks based on what it sees
How asset managers are exploring the use of artificial intelligence, while regulators including Hong Kong’s watchdog try to set guard rails.
UN chief urges G20 ‘leadership’ on stalled climate talks
Antonio Guterres said successful Cop29 outcome still within reach, but will require ‘leadership and compromise’, namely from G20 countries.
China’s consumption key to future growth as Trump tariff threat looms, economist says
The country has moved on from a construction and property-driven model, according to Zhang Yansheng.