Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen to strengthen Europe ties in first overseas trip since stepping down
Details of 8-day visit kept quiet amid security concerns, reports say.
Hong Kong gym chain Physical had HK$1 million in accounts but owed HK$10 million in bank loans
Government may have to settle outstanding loans it guaranteed under scheme if Physical fails to repay banks.
India puts pressure on Pakistan over water treaty – can it lead to better ties?
New Delhi wants the Indus Waters Treaty to be amended to help its grain-producing regions cope better with climate change, analysts say.
Hong Kong court sentences 10 former care workers to up to 64 months in jail for mistreating toddlers
Crimes took places at Hong Kong Society for the Protection of Children home in Mong Kok in 2021.
Japan’s former empress Michiko, 89, to have surgery after breaking leg in fall
It is her first hospitalisation since 2019 when Michiko, who turns 90 on October 20, had surgery after being diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer.
Russia jails 72-year-old American ‘mercenary’ for nearly 7 years for fighting in Ukraine
Stephen Hubbard’s sentence for his alleged mercenary role in Ukraine, marks the first conviction for a US national in the conflict.
Assassin’s Creed publisher Ubisoft reviews ‘strategic options’ amid Tencent buyout report
France’s largest video gaming firm, which has long been seen as a takeover target, declined to comment on Tencent’s reported buyout interest.
Hong Kong not seeking to become London in evolving shipping sector, ex-leader says
Leung Chun-ying says Hong Kong can learn from London, which serves as a major maritime centre due to its services in the sector.
US election, jobs data to pressure China’s yuan as stimulus shores it up: analysts
A stronger yuan could drag down China’s export growth, and the central bank is expected to guard against excessive appreciation.
Chinese national, 33, arrested in Japan over sex case after flying in from Hong Kong
Arrested man who shares name of sex offender previously jailed in Hong Kong allegedly groped woman’s breasts in Tokyo shopping area.