Bust of Chinese burglary gang sparks fears of crime surge in Malaysia amid visa-free policy

The incident, coupled with recent immigration scandals and the influx of Chinese tourists and investors, has fuelled concern about criminal activity in Malaysia.

Australian man accused of allegedly attempting to kill his wife by giving her poisoned tea

Stephan Wagner, 61, allegedly administered his wife a poison used to kill ants, causing her to become seriously ill.

Hezbollah targets Israeli troops on Lebanese border, sirens sound in northern Israel

Israeli ground operations in Lebanon continue as the Middle East remains on edge awaiting Israel’s response to a missile attack from Iran.

Hong Kong, Singapore among worst at offering flexible work schedules, study finds

Unispace poll of 13 jurisdictions puts two cities behind global average, suggests adjustable start times as partial solution.

East Timor approaches China’s Sinopec over US$65 billion gas project

‘If Australia doesn’t feel like doing it … Then either we talk with the Chinese or the Kuwaitis’, East Timor’s president said.

China’s security agency vows to boost intelligence sharing after deadly attack in Pakistan

Ministry of State Security says Chinese bodies will ‘guard against the infiltration of extremist violent ideologies’.

ChatGPT creator OpenAI fires back at Elon Musk over ‘altruism versus greed’ lawsuit

The lawsuit has not dampened investors’ interest in OpenAI, which recently raised US$6.6 billion at a US$157 billion valuation.

Philippines sides with Vietnam in South China Sea dispute, hoping it will ‘return the favour’

Analysts believe that while Vietnam appreciates the gesture, it is unlikely to influence Hanoi’s strategy in the disputed waters.

Hong Kong can be women’s rights role model for rest of world: former top Chinese diplomat

Fu Ying, China’s former foreign affairs vice-minister, also says women should play greater role in ‘maintaining peace and creating security’.

Public drinking banned for Halloween in Japan capital’s nightlife hotspots

The mayors of Shibuya and Shinjuku are cracking down on street drinking this Halloween, citing public safety and overtourism as key concerns.