Plan to make South Korea dog meat-free faces resistance from farmers, vendors
Stakeholders argue the government’s compensation and transition plans are unrealistic amid calls for concrete exit strategies.
Daim Zainuddin’s wife steps into spotlight amid Malaysia’s corruption probe against couple
Naimah Khalid claims the ‘trumped-up [corruption] charges’ against her and her husband, Daim Zainuddin, were ‘instigated by Anwar Ibrahim’.
Economist urges China to sober up after stock rally as boom-bust risk rises
Lu Ting, chief China economist at Japanese investment bank Nomura, says the risk of repeating the boom and bust in 2015 could rise rapidly in the coming weeks.
Ticket prices for Hong Kong’s Coldplay concerts to range from HK$399 to HK$2,099
General sales begin on October 10, but early booking available for those willing to pay for premium experiences reaching HK$6,599 per person.
Iran’s Khamenei warned Hezbollah leader of Israeli plot to kill him: sources
Iran is concerned about possible infiltration of its own after the killing of Hezbollah’s chief Hassan Nasrallah in a Beirut strike.
Hong Kong housing chief urges elderly residents to report living situation ‘accurately’
Rosanna Law reminds those aged 60 years and older to submit declaration forms in latest round of reporting to curb abuse of public housing system.
Banks are missing out on benefits of GenAI in client engagement: Bain & Co
Only two out of 16 financial institutions interviewed by the HKMA said they use GenAI to create tailored marketing plans or customised pitches.
German foreign minister expected to make crucial visit to China in coming days
Both sides have ‘plenty to discuss’, says insider, amid EV deliberations in Europe and conflicts in Ukraine and Mideast.
Deadly strike on central Beirut after Israel, Iran trade threats
Israel kept up its bombardment of Lebanon’s capital after Iran launched its largest missile attack yet on Israel.
Japan calls Russia’s denial of alleged airspace intrusion ‘extremely regrettable’
Moscow also rejected Tokyo’s protest over the incident, which was made through diplomatic channels.