Kamala Harris warms up with Lizzo, Usher as Trump shows off onstage endurance

Both candidates are fighting on every front to seal up voters’ support, attacking each other’s endurance and urging early voting.

Hong Kong could start clamping down on landlords of subdivided flats from 2028: minister

Housing minister Winnie Ho says enforcement action can start in four years ‘if society believes we can expedite this process’.

Will Hong Kong’s gold trading rush spur new economic growth? Paul Chan thinks so

Finance chief says gold trading has significant growth potential as global demand is expected to ‘remain high’ amid geopolitical tensions.

Hoax bomb threats plague India’s airlines – with 30 in 1 day

An anonymous account on the X platform was reportedly behind bomb threats to at least 40 flights. India has threatened ‘very strict action’.

China produces world’s most powerful hydraulic cylinder for marine pile driving

As tall as a 10-storey building, it will be used to construct the foundations of marine engineering projects.

China thief rows boat at dawn to steal US$70,000 from company he targeted for a year

Former employee of targeted firm thinks breaking in via river next to premises will flummox police but is caught within 24 hours.

As global debt nears US$100 trillion, IMF urges action

International Monetary Fund economists warn that failure to address rising debt could lead to ‘significant spillovers’ for the world economy.

Philippine police hunt Chinese suspect over Manila murder

The Chinese embassy has suggested the killing in a Makati hotpot restaurant may be linked to offshore gambling.

Elon Musk gives away US$1 million per day to free speech, gun rights petitioners

‘Anyway, you’re welcome’, the billionaire told the man who got the first cheque at an event in Pennsylvania rallying support for Trump.

Top Muslim body in Hong Kong aims to certify 500 halal restaurants amid tourism push

Community fund makes pledge after city’s leader urges tourism-related businesses to look to Muslim visitors from Middle East, Southeast Asia.