Hong Kong police deploy heavily-armed team to guard cash delivery van that crashed on flyover

Van collided head-on with taxi driving against traffic in Kwai Chung, leaving one cab passenger injured, a source says.

China’s economy saw its slowest growth in more than a year. Can it still hit its target?

In this week’s issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look at the state of play within the world’s second-largest economy.

Ethiopian dam could muddy the waters of China’s position as a global leader

A long-running dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam could force Beijing into an impossible situation, observers say.

Disgraced China basketball legend brings attention to other mainland stars’ sex scandals

From rape charges to repeated use of prostitutes, several celebrities in China have ruined careers by going off the rails.

Malaysia’s capture of tiger blamed for 2 deaths highlights conservation dilemma

A total of four fatal tiger encounters were recorded in Malaysia last year, with all the incidents happening in Kelantan state.

Philippines jails Abu Sayyaf kidnappers for life over Malaysia resort abductions

The hostages, including nationals of the Philippines, Malaysia, France, Lebanon and South Africa, endured months of captivity in 2000.

Hong Kong will look into easing age restriction for horse races to boost tourism: culture chief

Culture minister Kevin Yeung says government is in discussions with Jockey Club, while cautioning against cruise sector comparisons with Singapore.

Malaysia’s budget surprise on house arrest fuels Najib Razak release speculation

Critics accuse Anwar Ibrahim’s government of slipping plans for a new law into Friday’s budget that could benefit jailed ex-PM Najib Razak.

Chinese county, infamous for lavish projects, back in spotlight as local debts linger

A big-spending county in one of China’s poorest provinces has become a topic of discussion again as local debts still encumber economy.

Hong Kong dancer paralysed in Mirror concert sues employer, amount may reach HK$3.5 million

Dancer Mo Li, 30, will be entitled to HK$3.5 million in compensation if court finds his injury resulted in a permanent incapacity.