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Hong Kong home builders bring new flats to market, seizing on sentiment surge
50 units in New Territories launched at 8.5 per cent below market prices, while New World and partners ready Wong Chuk Hang sale.
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India eyes more rice exports as tensions with Pakistan ease, monsoon starts early
Rice prices have stabilised in Asia after they spiked over supply concerns resulting from the conflict between India and Pakistan.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Chinese national arrested in Japan over alleged hit-and-run case that injured 4 boys
The suspect, Deng Hongpeng, is accused of hitting a group of pupils with his grey SUV, then driving away after checking on the children.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Trump-Xi direct talks needed soon as clock ticks on trade truce: ex-US diplomat
Citing ‘horrible’ lack of contact, former American envoy to Russia Michael McFaul says dialogue between two leaders ‘especially important’ for stable ties.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:‘Major consensus’ needed for proposed Hong Kong’s ‘Darling Harbour’ project
At least 11 government departments and various bodies as well as private owners will have to agree on waterfront development.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Chinese village at centre of illegal surrogacy probe, exploiting deaf-mute, disabled women
Police raid on residential building uncovers sophisticated set-up with operating theatre, laboratory, wards, 18 people detained.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Indian YouTuber arrested for allegedly 'spying' for Pakistan
The father of Malhotra, the Indian travel influencer, has denied allegations that she was a spy for Pakistan.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Singapore’s Extra Large Order of Chips
The sale of advanced AI processors came up during a recent phone call about the Trump administration's tariffs.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Moody’s US downgrade rings alarm on Asia’s dollar assets
Moody’s reminds Asia of risks of being Washington’s banker TOKYO — If Pan Gongsheng gets tired of central banking, the People’s Bank of China governor may have a future in hedge fund management. In March, before the April chaos in US debt markets and last week’s US credit downgrade, Pan’s PBOC and the State Administration […] To continue reading, please log in to your AT+ Premium account. Not yet a member? Please...
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:The statistical truth about American stagnation
A week ago I wrote a post arguing that globalization didn’t hollow out the American middle class (as many people believe): After I wrote the post, John Lettieri of the Economic Innovation Groupwrote a great threadthat strongly supports my argument. He showed that the timing of America’s wage stagnation — roughly, 1973 through 1994 — […] The post The statistical truth about American stagnation appeared first on Asia...
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Thai Police Arrest Construction Tycoon, 14 Others, Over Building Collapse
Premchai Karnasuta, the head of one of the country's largest construction firms, is among those facing prison time over the tragic incident in late March.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Cambodian Police Arrest Journalist Who Reported on Illegal Logging
Ouk Mao, 49, faces a raft of criminal charges connected to his reporting on land grabs by well-connected companies in protected areas.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Japan not rushing into a bad trade deal with Trump
Japan’s senior trade officials skipped the APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade meetings held last week on South Korea’s Jeju Island. Neither Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Yoji Muto nor Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa attended the event, missing an opportunity to talk with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. Masaki Ogushi, […] The post Japan not rushing into a bad trade...
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Vietnam, Thailand Announce Major Diplomatic Upgrade Amid US Tariff Threat
The two nations have pledged to expand bilateral trade and investment as a hedge against their common reliance on the American market.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Kashmir air clash heralds rise of system-of-systems warfare
The April 2025 India-Pakistan air clashes were not just an air battle, but a masterclass in system-of-systems airpower—showing that in modern warfare, it’s the network, not the jet, that wins, and Southeast Asia’s mixed-fleet air forces should be paying close attention. At the tactical level, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that Pakistan used […] The post Kashmir air clash heralds rise of system-of-systems...
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:British mountaineer sets record 19th Everest summit
Kenton Cool has broken his own record for the most climbs up the world's tallest peak by a non-sherpa.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:In the heart of ‘Silicon Malaysia’, spiralling living costs dent big chip dreams
Despite headline-grabbing investments, factory workers in Kulim struggle to make ends meet as the cost of rent and other essentials surges.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:China’s yuan fit to rival US dollar as global currency if more accessible: economist
‘US exceptionalism is over – the beginning of the end,’ Singapore-based economist warns while weighing in on how China can internationalise its currency.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Apple boosts India's factory hopes - but a US-China deal could derail plans
The US-China trade "reset" could stall the manufacturing investment coming into India, say experts.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Portuguese PM’s centre-right party claims election win, falls short of majority
Centre-left Socialists and far-right Chega are fighting neck-and-neck for second spot, provisional results show.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:How India-Pakistan conflict redefines the global security landscape
The battlefield testing of Chinese weapons systems during the India-Pakistan clash may signal a paradigm shift in global military dynamics.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Israel will allow limited aid into Gaza after nearly 3 months of blockade, Netanyahu says
Israeli PM said allowing some ‘basic’ aid in would enable Israel to expand its new military operation, which began on Saturday.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Joe Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive form’ of prostate cancer
Former US president’s office said the cancer cells had spread to the bone and Biden, 82, was reviewing treatment options with doctors.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Romanian centrist Nicusor Dan wins presidency over hard-right pro-Trump rival
Bucharest mayor made last-minute dash to top in recent days after weeks of trailing George Simion, who conceded defeat late on Sunday.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Italy’s Meloni scores diplomatic win as ‘bridge builder’ by bringing US, EU to same table
Meloni said she was ‘very proud’ to host US Vice-President J.D. Vance and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to ‘start a dialogue’.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:At inaugural mass, Pope Leo warns against exploiting nature, marginalising the poor
In a prayer after the mass, Leo noted efforts to end the Ukraine war before holding a private audience with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:South Korea’s presidential candidates focus on economic recovery in first debate
Asia’s fourth-largest economy contracted in the first quarter as exports and consumption stalled amid fears over the impact of tariffs.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Chinese firm launches ‘unhackable’ quantum cryptography system
China Telecom says its network has proved its worth with a 1,000km quantum-encrypted phone call.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:India restricts imports from Bangladesh as ‘reciprocal measure’
At the start of April, India cancelled a 2020 deal that allowed Bangladesh to export cargo to third countries via Indian land borders.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Trade war fallout: Chinese e-commerce firms intensify push for Europe’s shoppers
Temu and Shein launch aggressive campaigns in European market amid US trade uncertainty – with ad spending up by as much as 70 per cent.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:France to build supermax prison in jungle of South American territory
The facility in French Guiana, a territory north of Brazil, is intended for high-profile criminals such as drug kingpins and Islamist radicals.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong-Macau ferry services to be disrupted again on Monday after accident
TurboJet vessel that hit pier still awaiting repairs, as operator announces second straight day of changes to services.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:By eroding US soft power, Trump is ceding the contest to China
Trump 2.0 has boosted China’s charm offensive, making its assertive foreign policy and unapologetic authoritarianism look less threatening.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Could Brazilian leader Lula’s Beijing trip herald greater Chinese defence role in region?
Lula’s recent visit included a meeting with defence giant Norinco, which is reportedly seeking a major stake in aerospace firm Avibras.
Published on: May 18, 2025 | Source:Israel starts Gaza ground assault after hundreds killed, no progress in talks
‘Complete families were wiped off the civil registration record by [overnight] Israeli bombardment,’ said a Gaza health ministry spokesman.
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