North Korea accuses South Korea of flying drones to Pyongyang, threatens to attack next time

It said its forces will prepare ‘all means of attack’ and respond without warning if Seoul’s drones are detected again.

Discount shopping giant Temu enters Vietnam and Brunei as app faces ban in Indonesia

The latest expansion initiatives of Temu reflect its efforts to grow in Southeast Asia, home to nearly 700 million people.

Are prospects for China’s exporters picking up on eve of Canton Fair?

With September trade data due for release on Monday, will twice-yearly trade show open in celebratory mood?

‘Unspeakable horror’: the nuclear bomb attacks on Japan’s Hiroshima and Nagasaki

The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to a group of bomb survivors who loudly oppose the use of nuclear weapons.

Cathay Pacific flight from New York to Hong Kong diverted due to geomagnetic storm

But a meteorological expert plays down concerns about the weather event’s impact over Hong Kong, citing the city’s low latitude.

Philippines’ Marcos Jnr issues strongest call yet against Beijing for South China Sea code

Marcos Jnr cites recent South China Sea incidents, warns economic cooperation alone will not ease security concerns in the region.

Hong Kong logs 164% rise in thefts on inbound flights; HK$4.2 million watch among losses

Police say 132 thefts in eight-month period higher than 2023 full-year figure, with passenger losing HK$4.16 million watch in largest case.

Black Monday lesson from 1987? Reform before a financial crisis makes us

It’s not just market volatility. We need to understand the deep structural forces sometimes beyond any single national regulator’s power.

Tesla’s robotaxi event draws mixed reaction in China where Elon Musk faces tough rivals

Tesla live-streamed the event across almost every major Chinese social media platform, where it quickly became a top trending topic.

China’s Li Qiang calls for ‘rational’ views in talks with EU chief Michel as trade row simmers

Meeting on Asean forum sidelines makes little progress amid fears that intensifying disputes could erupt into trade war.