Ong, known as a ‘risk taker’ and ‘shrewd businessman’ with a penchant for closing deals, has also had brushes with controversy.

Investigators said the woman tried to hide some of the money by throwing US$500,000 out of the window in bags.

Analysts say Australia will still push ahead with its trade diversification, particularly in Southeast Asia, despite improving ties with China.

University of Hong Kong has already agreed to scale back development of its Global Innovation Centre after strong local opposition.

Decision to slap duties of up to 35 per cent on mainland imports lays bare divisions in European leadership as complex negotiations continue.

SG4 aims to pool resources from Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis and Terengganu to attract investment – though feasibility issues remain.

A bystander who witnessed the incident, which has stirred anger, transferred US$18 fee to the driver instead.

Shares of Ubisoft, in which Tencent has a direct stake, have fallen about 40 per cent this year amid weaker-than-expected sales.

Woman, 29, found by emergency personnel with 5cm wound down one of her legs after a boar bit her as she camped out on city’s tallest peak.

As China’s economy struggles, a rat race in the e-commerce sector has taken a toll on merchants and manufacturers.