Australia to spend up to US$245.8 billion by 2055 on Aukus nuclear submarine shipyard
It will make an initial investment of A$127 million (US$85 million) over three years to upgrade facilities at the Henderson shipyard.
Hong Kong customs arrests 5 in crackdown on syndicate that laundered HK$1.6 billion
Bank manager, syndicate’s allegedly leader, former compliance officer of money changer and two directors of shell companies apprehended.
As AI takes the world by storm, Asia stands to benefit
Amid rising demand for AI and cybersecurity, Southeast Asia’s lower costs, renewable energy and political neutrality are proving attractive.
EU plastic waste exports to Malaysia soar despite government’s vow to stop influx
The environment minister’s pledge to stop Malaysia from becoming ‘the world’s rubbish bin’ is seemingly undercut by new EU data.
Chinese President Xi visits Taiwan-facing island after PLA drills simulate blockade
Xi Jinping inspected Dongshan county in Fujian on Tuesday, CCTV says, but offers no details on when trip to province began.
14 things you need to know about Hong Kong leader John Lee’s policy address: liquor tax cut to IPOs
Lee announces liquor tax cuts, and new rules to eradicate substandard subdivided flats and attract more tourists from Middle East, Asean and the mainland, among others.
EU braces for Chinese trade blows, Trump doubles down on China: 7 EV reads you missed
From the European Union voting to impose tariffs to a price war among China’s EV makers, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.
Israel strikes southern Beirut after US says it opposes scope of air assault
Israeli jets struck an underground Hezbollah weapons stockpile in the southern Beirut suburb of Dahiyeh.
Pritam Singh case: ex-Singapore MP Raeesah Khan faces second impeachment bid
The bid filed by Singh’s lawyer Andre Jumabhoy centres on what he says are discrepancies in Khan’s police and parliamentary statements.
‘Studying in Hong Kong brand’ to boost demand for student housing
Chief executive pledges to turn Hong Kong into an international hub for postsecondary education, earmarks over 80 hectares of land for university town.