China sharpens edge in global trade with zero-tariff deal for developing world

With all tariffs for ‘least developed countries’ scheduled to be removed, China is positioning itself as a trade leader for the Global South.

Sudan sees sexual violence on ‘staggering’ scale amid civil war: UN

Children are not spared the abuse, while women and girls are being abducted for sexual slavery.

Angelababy among leading China stars to undergo significant physical transformations

Use of surgery to enhance appearance not uncommon in Chinese entertainment industry but stars often choose to keep it quiet.

Hongkong Land seeks US$10 billion from asset sales as Jardine eyes ‘ultra-premium’ market

The strategic shift may come under scrutiny after a top level meeting this week between Xia Baolong and Jardine Matheson’s Benjamin Keswick.

Hongkonger who fatally hacked neighbour, 84, gets indefinite sentence at psychiatric hospital

Ho Sai-yu, 38, admitted to attacking his elderly victim with a 40cm meat cleaver over alleged noise.

Modern energy sources power Japan’s plan for a greener lower-carbon future

Cleaner options used to generate electricity as Tokyo landmarks embrace efficiency as part of nation’s sustainability efforts.

China eyes ‘birth-friendly society’ with population stimulus next on the agenda

Subsidies and tax cuts are set to be rolled out as part of efforts to build a ‘birth-friendly society’ amid China’s looming demographic crisis.

South China Sea: can the Philippines emulate China-India border deal to defuse tensions?

Senator Imee Marcos said Beijing and New Delhi’s border pact proves dialogue can work, but analysts say Manila lacks the same leverage.

Hezbollah picks Naim Qassem to succeed slain leader Hassan Nasrallah

He has been Hezbollah’s deputy chief since 1991 and has long been one of Hezbollah’s leading spokesmen.

Reckless emissions of man-made super pollutant threaten climate progress

Despite pledges to rein in hydrofluorocarbon pollutants, unreported emissions still hamper the fight against climate change.