China boy, 4, has finger amputated after dad takes him to foot spa for nail infection

Foot massage shop ‘cream’ treatment turns out to be nothing of sort, authorities order business to pay US$23,000 in compensation.

Mainland Chinese conglomerate-owned health product chain to close all 19 Hong Kong stores

China Resources Group-owned CRCare says decision to close Hong Kong shops due to ‘external uncertainties and various operational challenges’.

Malaysia eyes strengthened South China Sea defence with new naval base in Borneo

Set to be operational by 2030, the facility at Bintulu is positioned less than 150km from the disputed Luconia Shoals, also claimed by China.

Singapore, South Korea to deepen AI, start-up cooperation as strategic partners

The two nations also agreed to cooperate on liquefied natural gas supplies during a visit to the city state by South Korea’s Yoon Suk-yeol.

Car set ablaze in Hong Kong as woman attempts suicide by burning charcoal in vehicle

Emergency personnel dispatched to site in Sai Kung on Tuesday morning after man calls police reporting girlfriend’s bid to take her own life.

Travel package tickets for Coldplay’s Hong Kong shows snapped up on Klook within 10 minutes

Number of users in platform’s waiting room mushrooms from 1,500 to 30,000, as fans and overseas visitors swamp site as soon as sales open on Tuesday.

North Korea ‘becoming a military superpower’, Kim claims amid nuclear threats

Despite escalating tensions, supreme leader Kim Jong-un insisted he has no intention of attacking South Korea – unless provoked.

Russian forces reach another key frontline city, Ukraine says

The advance of Moscow’s forces in Ukraine has underlined Russia’s vast superiority in men and materiel.

Kamala Harris adds little detail to her China policy in 60 Minutes interview

The US vice-president and Democratic presidential nominee sits down for a CBS News interview less than a month before election day.

Luxury hotel, railway plan for Japan’s Mount Fuji triggers backlash

Officials say the plan could help curb overtourism and generate billions in revenue – as activists worry it threatens the fragile ecosystem.