Malaysia nepotism claims swirl as daughter of disgraced Najib gets government role

Nooryana Najwa Najib, the daughter of Malaysia’s jailed ex-PM Najib Razak, has landed a key role at Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation.

Hong Kong’s leader takes rare step of singling out bureau for criticism in policy address

John Lee tells culture bureau to complete promised blueprint and says he will step in to monitor progress.

Key lawmakers push to cut off Huawei suppliers from US chip gear

The US and its allies have broadly blocked sales of the most advanced chips and manufacturing gear to China.

Mexico’s ex-security chief gets 38 years in US prison for aiding cartel

Genaro Garcia Luna was convicted in New York last year of taking millions of dollars in bribes to protect the violent Sinaloa cartel.

LVMH, Burberry, Kering feel the pinch as Chinese consumers tighten purse strings

Waning confidence among China’s middle class consumers could further undermine sales of global luxury brands, analysts say.

Japan’s new PM Shigeru Ishiba sends offering to Yasukuni war shrine

The Yasukuni shrine is seen as a symbol of Japan’s wartime militarism by China and South Korea.

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: biotech company goes beyond talk with green products

Ecoinno founder George Chen named as finalist in ‘innovation’ category for 12th Spirit of Hong Kong Awards.

Hoax anthrax letters disrupt operations of several Hong Kong insurance firms

Fifty AIA Financial Centre employees evacuated after envelope containing white powder and labelled ‘Anthrax’ was mailed.

China steps up urban reconstruction, encourages local purchase of home units

China’s housing minister holds a press briefing on Thursday along with officials from the People’s Bank of China, Ministry of Finance and the National Financial Regulatory Administration.

Prabowo’s sea wall plan ‘not the cure’ for Indonesia’s land subsidence issues, experts say

Prabowo to court Chinese investment for project that critics say will only increase exposure to climate risks instead of reducing flood hazards.