Hong Kong mortgage tweak creates ‘positive expectation’ in property market: Paul Chan
Analysts agree the change will spur buying, but caution a full recovery may take ‘years’ given a glut of new-home inventory.
Vietnam sentences death row tycoon to life imprisonment for money laundering
Truong My Lan was already convicted in April by the same Ho Chi Minh City court of fraud amounting to US$12.5 billion.
J-Hope of BTS completes 18 months of South Korea’s mandatory military service
The seven members of the world’s most popular boy band have been on a self-described ‘hiatus’ since 2022 due to their military service.
China driver covers new luxury car with tarp to stop water leak, triggers copycat trend
Owner of newly-bought, high-end Maybach uses cheap tarpaulin to ‘bandage’ leaky car, gets 300,000 followers online as result.
New British Foreign Minister David Lammy seeks to push economic ties on first China visit
Lammy is expected to focus on trade, but issues such as human rights and security will continue to cast a shadow over the relationship.
Alibaba’s new Singles’ Day focus: protecting sellers from price wars
The e-commerce giant aims to root out ‘ineffective involution’ after Beijing warned against a race to the bottom in price and quality.
Why did China’s police chief make a rare foray into economic policy?
The comments by public security Wang Xiaohong may be a sign that officials are struggling to hit this year’s economic growth targets.
China’s steel export surge prompts concerns it could add to trade tensions
Domestic real estate slump has led Chinese steel producers to seek out overseas markets amid overcapacity crisis.
Hong Kong to launch call for third medical school proposals from universities by end of year
Plans must be submitted in first quarter next year to group of sector heavyweights that will select Northern Metropolis school operator.
Canada seeks to woo Asean but doubts remain over its strategy – ‘a total failure’
Ottawa is keen to step up its engagement with Asean countries as it deals with the fallout in its relations with India and China.