Senior executive calls for orderly Chinese expansion in Southeast Asian market
Members of the Asean bloc have become the first choice for Chinese companies looking to expand overseas.
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy pledges ‘more diplomacy’ in approach to China
Lammy says the new Labour government will aim to be ‘consistent’ in its approach to Beijing in contrast to its Conservative predecessor.
Italy’s migrant deal stumbles as court blocks Albania deportations
The ruling represents an early roadblock to a five-year deal between Italy and Albania to address Europe’s refugee crisis.
China table tennis wonder boy wows social media with stunning skills, tipped as future champion
Inspired by grandmother, boy started learning table tennis at eight months old.
Boat carrying more than 100 Rohingya sighted near western Indonesia
The boat is anchored off the coast of South Aceh district, with at least one dead body on board.
Homebuyers swarm Hong Kong’s biggest sales launch in 6 months after relaxed lending rules
Buyers snapped up more than 100 of 504 new flats across Blue Coast II in Wong Chuk Hang and Cullinan Sky in Kai Tak on Saturday.
China consulate in Myanmar hit with explosive device
The blast occurred at the consulate office in central Mandalay, south of the Royal Palace, around 7pm local time on Friday.
Chinese drone maker DJI sues US Defence Department over ‘military ties’ blacklisting
Lawsuit says firm has lost business because of the decision and insists its is not ‘owned or controlled by the Chinese military’.
Hong Kong should do more to pressure producers of single-use plastics, Greenpeace says
Group finds plastic made up 97 per cent of rubbish collected in two rivers, with packaging from major drinks brands among most prevalent.
Israel’s US-backed assault on the Muslim world reshapes old Gulf enmities
As the Gaza war widens to Lebanon and beyond, Gulf states are reassessing their old security pacts with the West – and ill will towards Iran.