Malaysia’s Anwar to unveil bold budget with tax hikes and subsidy cuts: analysts

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is expected to table an expansionary budget amid rising confidence in Malaysia’s economic outlook.

Man arrested for allegedly assaulting Hong Kong taxi driver, stealing cab after fare dispute

Police say suspect, 39, detained for seven offences, including possession of dangerous drugs, theft and assault.

Philippines defence chief questions China’s sincerity on South China Sea code

Manila’s defence minister voiced scepticism on Monday about China’s intention to negotiate a South China Sea code of conduct.

81 Hongkongers swindled out of HK$12 million in online job scams

One victim was duped out of more than HK$400,000 in a ‘click-farming’ job scam after receiving a WhatsApp message, police say.

Public outrage as China delivery man beaten by drunk woman for giving road safety advice

Kind food delivery man on first day in job has his face stomped on by drunken woman who resented his offer of road safety tips.

A dead heat? Trump gains in polls, ‘Harris honeymoon’ over as US Election Day nears

Polling shows Vice-President Harris and Trump neck-and-neck as the Republican former president closes the gap on his Democrat rival.

Hong Kong must ramp up efforts to promote responsible drinking if it cuts liquor tax: lawmaker

While Simon Lee notes trade benefits, former assistant director of health Dr Regina Ching says relaxing liquor tax will be ‘regressive’ for city.

North Korea orders border troops ‘get ready to open fire’ after drone claims

Pyongyang claims propaganda drones from South Korea have infiltrated the North Korean capital’s airspace three times in recent days.

EU braces for Chinese trade blows in aftermath of EV tariff vote

The two sides are still talking but remain far apart, with little hope of reaching a deal.

China’s economic woes, Indonesia’s Prabowo takes the stage: 5 weekend reads you missed

From China’s economic woes to Japanese firms ending Olympics sponsorships, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.