Wang Kejian and Ismail Haniyeh talk in first meeting between a Chinese official and the militant group since war began.
City set to pass constitutionally mandated law after first attempt shelved more than 20 years ago in face of massive protests.
Evergrande, which has the dubious honour as the world’s most indebted developer with more than US$300 billion of liabilities, stands accused of inflating its revenue in the years leading up to its collapse.
Left unchecked, more than 6 million Malaysians could be left with less than US$9 a month to survive on in their old age, according to government estimates.
Once this new device reaches the target airspace it can split in the blink of an eye into two, three or even six smaller drones, depending on battle needs.
Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh was charged with two counts of lying to a parliamentary committee in hearings involving his party’s former MP Raeesah Khan.
US President Joe Biden’s press secretary confirmed the April 11 meeting with Ferdinand Marcos Jnr and Fumio Kishida to ‘advance a trilateral partnership built on deep historical ties of friendship’.
The Macau native likes to explore the St Lazarus District, a historic neighbourhood that has become home to hip shops offering clothing, jewellery, books and more.
Using a VIP lanyard, Wu Zhihong tried to trick security officers into believing that a 20-year-old who paid him US$417 had a valid concert ticket for one of Swift’s Singapore tour dates.
The controversial release of water from the nuclear plant does not fall within the scope of the conference, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency.
In a Gallup poll released on Monday, 41 per cent of respondents said China when asked to name one country they considered to be their nation’s ‘greatest enemy today’.
Eastern naval and coastguard units practise responses to an attack on a flotilla amid tensions in the East China Sea and the Taiwan Strait.
As Beijing tries to invigorate the economy, on-the-ground reactions suggest more government spending is needed to stabilise demand and restore shattered confidence in hard-hit industries.
The 52-year-old tycoon says he takes prescribed ketamine to help him manage a ‘negative chemical state’ similar to depression.
It’s not just the country’s sheer size – although that does play a part. This year’s vote will take 44 days, but the duration has varied over the years from just four days to nearly four months.
The so-called blind box economy is a growing phenomenon in China and has extended beyond retail into the social sphere.
But Consumer Council says those who bought tickets for February friendly match using e-payment systems may need to drop complaints to banks to collect cash.
Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan’s Middle East tour comes as Singapore becomes ‘more vocal’ on Israel’s actions in Gaza, observers say.
The 2024 Michelin Guide France dished out first or additional stars to 62 restaurants. Fabien Ferré, 35, earned three stars, the highest ranking, just months after opening his restaurant.
Readers discuss the need to better integrate the payment systems of the two Chinese cities, and foreigners’ worries about travelling to China.
Hong Kong will play a key role in Janus Henderson’s Asia expansion plan because the city is a portal to China, while the new investment-migration scheme will create demand for investment products, CEO Ali Dibadj says.
Chan says new or expanded firms, together with 30 companies that made similar moves last year, will invest more than HK$40 billion in the city and create 13,000 jobs.
Fosun Pharma will team up with Shenzhen’s government to raise a 5-billion yuan (US$700 million) healthcare fund to invest in start-ups and innovations in cellular biology, genetics and other fields related to biomedicine.
While analysts are optimistic about the return of international students to China, many prospective and former students report dwindling enthusiasm for Chinese universities.
Insiders reveal calculated strategy to catch foreign powers off guard and curb impact of potential sanctions or smear campaigns ahead of passing of Article 23 bill.
Post executive editor Chow Chung-yan and managing editor Yonden Lhatoo unpack Beijing’s biggest annual plenary event.
Treacherous journeys from as far away as Pakistan and East Africa often lead asylum seekers to mainland China, where they cross illegally into Hong Kong.