Singapore’s Pritam Singh, US sends migrants back to China: 5 weekend reads you missed

From US sending migrants back to China to Singapore’s Pritam Singh trial, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Beijing’s military says US-Canada Taiwan Strait transit ‘undermines peace, stability’

PLA Navy spokesman says theatre troops monitored two ships throughout and remain on high alert to ‘defend national sovereignty and security’.

CEOs of Citi, Morgan Stanley, HSBC among 300 bankers to attend Hong Kong’s 2024 summit

More than 100 CEOs and chairpersons from the world’s largest banks, brokers and asset managers have confirmed to the three-day event from November 18 through 20.

Bangladesh’s garment industry lost US$400 million to anti-Sheikh Hasina protests

Industry leaders insisted production was ‘currently stable’, but said security forces needed to continue protecting garment factories.

Brazil’s Lula cancels Russia Brics trip after minor brain haemorrhage from fall

The 78-year-old president was treated at a hospital after cutting his head in an accident at his home.

As hunger rises, Marcos vs Duterte ‘fight to the finish’ risks Philippines’ stability

Analysts warn the bitter fight between the two powerful political clans could undermine efforts to address growing hunger and economic woes.

Hong Kong should make landlords explain, fix rising energy use and not just report it, NGO says

The Green Earth says no follow-up exists in mandatory auditing of energy efficiency in commercial buildings.

‘Devoid of character’: florists criticise plan to revamp Hong Kong flower market

‘The new redevelopment plan will turn the flower market into an area devoid of character,’ concern group member says.

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: teen prodigy pushes frontiers of science and education

Hong Kong student Lee Hok-lam named as finalist in ‘youth’ category for this year’s Spirit of Hong Kong Awards.

What new moves did China make on the economic stimulus front last week?

President, premier and central bank chief among those dispensing clues to the next developments in China’s economic stimulus.