115 Hongkongers lose HK$22 million in a week in click farming scams
Police remind public to be wary of employment fraud schemes in which victims are baited with ‘commissions’ to boost online sales of products.
South China Sea: can Manila make Beijing pay US$1 million fines for trespassing?
A Philippine senator says sanctions of up to US$1 million are possible under new maritime laws, but analysts doubt they are enforceable.
Ant-backed credit rating firm gets central bank approval in China after 3-year wait
The joint venture, 35 per cent owned by Ant Group, had a prolonged wait after previously licenced firms were approved within weeks of applying.
How the Israel-Gaza war is destroying Jordan’s tourism industry
Hotel occupancy in Jordan is down to an average of 10 per cent, one expert says, while flight bookings to the country have plummeted.
Chinese air force marks 75th anniversary with footage of ‘deadly combination’ of fighters
The PLA showed its J-20 stealth fighter in combination with an electronic warfare plane and two other advanced warplanes.
Hong Kong enterprise AI adoption sees upswing on back of government policy support
Enterprises in Hong Kong are looking to explore AI solutions that not only enhance their capabilities, but also meet regulatory requirements.
Thai drama sparks anger over cat being sedated to portray poisoning, incident under probe
The scene in Mae Yua, or The Empress of Ayodhaya, has led to accusations of animal cruelty and a probe by Thai authorities.
China’s first-time marriages rebounded last year, but spike unlikely to last
First-time marriages in China increased for the first time in nearly a decade last year, but demographers suggest the rebound is unlikely to last.
Waltz as US national security adviser would fit Trump’s tough line on China: analysts
Hardline congressman has called China an ‘existential threat’ to US interests and called for a boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics.
With Trump’s victory, Malaysia sees more interest from Chinese firms for business space
US president-elect Donald Trump has pledged to slap 60 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods during his campaign trail.