Chinese space tourism set for 2027 take-off with aerospace firm offering US$210,000 seats
Deep Blue Aerospace sold 2 tickets for a trip it says features at least 5 minutes of weightlessness in outer space.
China, Brics bloc not ready to reject US dollar despite Russian entreaties
Though Vladimir Putin has called for the group of emerging economies to develop an alternative payment system, enthusiasm appears limited.
Apple’s Tim Cook meets China’s commerce minister, the second regulator he met this week
Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao welcomed Apple to get more “deeply involved” in China, while Cook reiterated Apple’s commitment to the market.
Reunited after 30 years, China twins face bitter rift as 1 disappears with start-up cash
Sisters were separated at birth as some impoverished parents in China send newborns to strangers in hopes of better life.
Ex-nursing student at top Hong Kong hospital remanded for alleged theft of over HK$100,000
Leung Ho-fung, 27, also stands accused of stealing credit cards and an iPhone 15 at Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital in Happy Valley.
Hong Kong customs seizes HK$100 million of contraband goods, including computer processors
Items confiscated included laptops, smartwatches and circuit boards found in shipment to Taichung, authorities say.
Chinese and Russian coastguard chiefs call for more cooperation on ‘far seas’
Talks in Beijing follow joint patrols in Arctic and northern Pacific oceans last month.
Malaysians left incredulous by apology from disgraced ex-PM Najib
Malaysians slam ‘disingenuous apology’ for 1MDB scandal, scoff at former leader’s claim he was misled by associates.
Anger simmers in Thai south after officers accused of Tak Bai massacre skip court date
The statute of limitations on the killing of 85 protesters expires on Friday while the suspects are believed to have fled the country.
Cash-strapped West will ignore calls to protect biodiversity
However leaders feel about biodiversity and global warming, there is almost no money where their mouths are.