Tencent reported its first revenue decline since its 2004 listing and missed earnings expectations, as the slowing economy weighed on its business.

Chinese Estates, controlled by the family of Joseph Lau Luen-hung, swung to profit in the first half of the year, as it offloaded HK$184.3 million in Evergrande shares.

The predominantly ethnic Chinese party described Chen as a ‘tireless fighter for justice and equality’

Medical consultant Dr Mike Kwan says frequency of children admitted to hospital with Covid-related croup has shifted from up to two in winter to almost one per day.

Women in their 20s accounted for the largest increase in suicides relative to what would have occurred had the pandemic not happened, the study by a team of University of Tokyo researchers found.

In Britain, the cost of living soared again in July, putting further strain on under-pressure families across the UK.

William Ruto campaigned on threats to deport illegal workers and make big contracts with Chinese companies public.

Two women in their 60s reportedly got lost along a trail on Mount Misen when thick mist set in, triggering a search party.

Assailant walked to school entrance and splashed liquid over victim’s back, staining her schoolbag, uniform and socks.

Ukraine’s military has so far avoided a major assault on Russian troops occupying the strategically important city of Kherson. Instead, it’s been methodically targeting supply lines with long-range weapons.

The launches came after South Korea and the US kicked off their four-day preliminary joint drills in preparation for next week’s long-suspended live field training Ulchi Freedom Shield.

China’s ongoing heatwave claims its latest victims — live shrimp from a supermarket that were ‘cooked’ alive in the bag they were carried home in due to the extreme temperatures.

Suspects were unloading a container when officers in one of two operations moved in and found drugs among boxes of instant noodles.

Western diplomats acknowledge they are limited in how they can significantly further target Russia beyond having meetings.

Engineering expert says falling structure could generate 816kg of force at speed faster than human reaction time.

Instant noodles have long been a staple for low-income households and are among Thailand’s controlled goods because of their importance. Domestic producers have been selling their benchmark packs for 17 US cents each since 2008.

The German director was also known for other big films including Air Force One, The Perfect Storm, and Troy.

City leader John Lee says goal remains to reduce inconvenience for travellers without increasing Covid transmission risks for mainland.

Human Rights Watch called for the Japanese government to investigate whether officers who took part in its military training programme had been involved in operations violating the laws of war.

Republican rebel Liz Cheney vowed to do ‘whatever it takes’ to ensure that former president Donald Trump is never returned to power.

Laura McCulloch was reported missing by her family after going on a date. The 37-year-old actor has not only been found, she was arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of public intoxication and resisting arrest.

Far-right President Jair Bolsonaro and his leftist front-running challenger Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva formally launched their campaigns for Brazil’s most polarised elections in decades in October.

They include encouraging employers to allow flexible working arrangements, and preferential housing policies for families.

The 11 Hindu men were jailed for life in 2008 for raping the woman during 2002’s communal riots in Gujarat state. An official said they were released after considering the time they had spent in jail and their good behaviour.

The cruise operator presented a plan to government officials on Tuesday, making a case for its ability to manage high sanitation standards.

With 2.8 million sq ft of new prime space hitting the market this year, supply will reach a level not seen since 2008 and is set to expand further in the next two years, consultant Cushman & Wakefield says.

The Southeast Asian financial hub has been a magnet for the well-to-do thanks to its low tax rates and modern infrastructure. But it’s already planning to raise income taxes – and its next prime minister has indicated that the government needs to...

A viral video of a homeless father in China selling balloons at night with his young daughter highlighted the problems faced by low-income families without government childcare support .

Some social media users in Indonesia justified the violent knife attack by Hadi Matar on author Salman Rushdie, reasoning that “freedom shouldn’t be used to insult religion”.

Market observers expect only three to four bids from top developers given the economic outlook and diminished valuation for the site.

Social media analysts say Lee’s big fan base is too one dimensional, with ‘same type of followers’

Plant-based egg maker Eat Just has received US$25 million in funding and signed a strategic partnership with Alibaba-backed private-equity firm C2 Capital Partners to grow its business in China.

Tencent, operator of the world’s largest video gaming business by revenue, is pivoting overseas, as the home market cools under strict regulations.

Since declaring an end to extreme poverty, Beijing has placed greater emphasis on revitalising the countryside. But success has been uneven, with many rural areas far less developed than their urban counterparts.

Li Keqiang heads to Shenzhen on apparent fact-finding mission amid signs of economic cooling.

The leaders will discuss ways to end the 6-month-old war started by Russia, and are likely to talk about the situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

The sweeping Inflation Reduction Act, which also contains tax and healthcare measures, gives the president a much-needed boost before the coming midterms.

Marc Ouellet allegedly abused a woman intern in 2008, according to a class-action suit targeting over 80 clergy members.

UN health agency has opened the renaming process to the public; critics say the current name is misleading – since monkeys were not the original host – and can be used in a racist way.

Soaring summer temperatures in China have dried up crucial rivers and reservoirs, hurting hydroelectric power generation that some industrial regions rely heavily on, with “some negative impacts on economic growth”.

Since the Black Sea route was opened at the end of July, 36 passages have been approved – 21 ships left Ukraine and 15 went to the war-torn country. About 20 million tonnes of grain products are still stuck there.

Justice secretary Paul Lam orders trial without jury in case of 47 opposition activists charged with subversion.

AmCham chairman Joseph Armas says seminars will be the first in-person event series held by influential business chamber since Covid-19 pandemic hit.

Exercises involving HQ-17A air defence system come in countdown to US-India military drills near China border in October.

The White House confirmed she began experiencing symptoms on Monday while on holiday in South Carolina with President Joe Biden, who has tested negative.

The Tokyo 2020 fencing gold medallist paused his studies in secondary school to focus on training full-time and will hit the books for the first time in nine years.

The facility near Nio’s headquarters in San Jose, California may be operational by November, according to report, which if confirmed would mark an expansion of business model.

In response to a report that appeared to show the Go1 robotic dog with a mounted rocket launcher, Unitree Robotics said its products are only for civilian use.

Michelle Bachelet met residents of the sprawling and squalid relief settlements housing nearly a million ethnic Rohingya who fled persecution in Myanmar.

According to experts children are at risk of contracting the virus because they do not know how to adhere to social distancing and are not aware of personal hygiene.