China’s income, job woes still weigh heavy as consumption campaign targets 5 key cites

Events will take place in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Tianjin and Chongqing in November to coincide with China’s annual Singles’ Day event.

It’s Trump! Taut race ends with former president returning to White House

Trump wins key state of Wisconsin, bringing him to 277 electoral votes and a second term in the White House.

Hong Kong to roll out free HPV vaccinations to young women to prevent cervical cancer

Two-year scheme aims to provide catch-up jabs for 190,000 people born between 2004 and 2008 who were left out of main vaccination round.

Malaysia’s Kelantan wants 100km wall along Thai border to combat smuggling, illegal entry

Proposal comes after young Malaysian revellers found to have been covertly entering southern Thailand via a Kelantan border town.

Hong Kong man who tried to attack magistrate with knife remanded under special watch

Court hears that 32-year-old man wrote ‘I want to end my life’ on charge sheet while in police custody after alleged attack on Monday.

Hong Kong police arrest 5 more over attack on prison officer, bringing tally to 13

Latest suspects comprise four men, one woman arrested between Sunday and Tuesday over attack outside Pik Uk Prison.

China’s low-altitude economy is all the buzz, so where are the tangible results?

National-level plans are in the works and will likely offer guidance to local governments eager to capitalise on the low-altitude sector, from drones to eVTOL aircraft.

‘A Diwali nightmare’: pollution crisis grips India after firework celebrations

Air quality experts say the surge in air pollution following the festival is leading to increased respiratory issues and hospital admissions.

Professor back in Hong Kong court for retrial in yoga ball murder case

In a rare move, judge reveals to jury that former anaesthesiologist Khaw Kim Sun was earlier convicted of murder but decision was overturned on appeal.

Russia ‘does not care’, North Korea ‘indifferent’ as US election nears finish line

Despite official assertions that the US rivals are unconcerned by presidential election outcome, recent events suggest otherwise.