Church of England head Justin Welby resigns over handling of ‘horrific’ sex abuse scandal

Justin Welby’s decision comes after a report found he failed to adequately address allegations against a volunteer at Christian summer camps.

Alibaba, JD.com claim big win in Singles’ Day sales as consumer spending bounces back

The two e-commerce giants reported a large number of active buyers in this year’s edition of the world’s largest annual shopping festival.

Trump eyes Rubio for top diplomat, but will sanctions create chaos for US-China ties?

Analysts say if Donald Trump picks Marco Rubio for US secretary of state, it could signal more ‘confrontational’ approach to diplomacy.

Beijing pushes Pakistan for joint security following attack on Chinese workers in Karachi

The plan to deploy Chinese security personnel faces resistance from Pakistani authorities.

2 Hong Kong bus firms seek fare increases of up to nearly 10% amid sluggish economy

KMB has applied to raise fares by 6.5 per cent, while Citybus is seeking an increase of about 10 per cent for most routes, Post learns.

Operation Santa Claus: groups for ethnic minority elderly, special needs children to benefit

This year’s campaign, themed ‘Everyday Heroes’, will target vulnerable groups such as those with disabilities and rare diseases.

Chinese workers to get 2 extra days’ holiday, including longer Lunar New Year

Two public holidays will be extended by a day, but the survival of the unpopular ‘holiday swap’ system tempers enthusiasm.

Thailand to boost tourism with extra holidays and cheap loans to spur economic growth

In 2025, Thailand will add two public holidays and extend the New Year break to boost tourism and the economy.

China’s tech firms fear bigger curbs as TSMC stops AI chip supply on US order

A wider shipment ban on TSMC-made chips could affect a range of mainland businesses from electric vehicles to smartphones.

‘Nothing to hide’: Malaysia’s Sabah chief minister denies involvement in bribery scandal

Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor is being implicated as the ‘top leader’ in alleged attempts to bribe local elected representatives.