Stars’ National Day messages for mainland China spark cross-strait controversy

Taiwanese film star Wu Kang-ren and singer Chiao Anpu’s congratulatory remarks seen to be at odds with previous criticisms of Beijing.

Hong Kong teen cyclist rushed to hospital with no pulse after collision with car

Teen, 15, not breathing when taken to Pok Oi Hospital after being knocked unconscious in Kam Tin area of Yuen Long.

Malaysia’s palm oil lobby hails reprieve from EU deforestation law: ‘victory for common sense’

The delay gives producers more time to comply with the complex regulations, which were originally set to come into effect on December 30.

Tokyo expands underground tunnels to protect Japanese capital from ‘guerilla downpours’

‘Underground cathedrals’ capture water run-off that would otherwise flood homes above.

Hong Kong authorities to inspect 7 sites, suspend work on CK Asset project with missing rebar

Contractor of Kwun Tong residential project installed six fewer steel bars on one floor than indicated in approved plans, says Buildings Department.

Hong Kong can’t rest on laurels once it overtakes Switzerland as top family office hub: official

Hong Kong is set to surpass Switzerland as the top wealth management hub by 2027-28, but must stay competitive, says Joseph Chan.

WuXi AppTec, WuXi Biologics surge in Hong Kong as biotech firms put some operations for sale

The gains were made on the back of a report that said the two firms plan to sell certain overseas operations amid heightened US scrutiny.

Thailand’s poorest hail costly cash handout scheme - ‘we can breathe’

Critics say the move to give Thailand’s poorest a US$300 cash subsidy papers over structural issues that are holding back the economy.

Indonesia’s enforcement ‘weakness’ exposed in Chinese man’s trial on illegal mining

Analysts say illegal mining has become a problem that is ‘intentionally not resolved’, given lack of supervision, authorities’ alleged complicity.

Prickly situation as porcupine found hiding in Hong Kong car park

Porcupine found under vehicle in the car park of the C C Wu Building in Wan Chai.