Renovation work suspended after labourer reportedly trips while on canopy, falling three metres into swimming pool in Sheung Shui.

Markets have largely returned to calm after the US-China trade truce but all is not as it seems.

The craze is the latest sign that Chinese brands are becoming more skilled at winning over Western consumers.

One man admits his behaviour began after he accidentally brushed against a woman’s chest, feeling ‘wonderful’, he repeated.

Hong Kong Productivity Council chairman joined city leader’s recent trip to Middle East and says he was impressed by Qatar Development Bank.

Twelve arrested in operation as authorities seek tougher action on fraud-related cases involving renting or selling personal bank accounts.

After becoming the first Muslim woman to motorcycle solo around the world, Anita Yusof now aims to conquer all seven continents.

The impeached ex-president said he was leaving the conservative party to ‘fulfil my responsibility to protect the free Republic of Korea’.

Head of paediatric infectious diseases unit at a public hospital says all of the young patients in the ward he oversees are unvaccinated.

The Caribbean countries are among handful of nations with formal Taipei ties, but presence in Beijing signals pragmatism, analysts say.

‘Pathetic’ female fans storm economy class cabin for vantage point to take photos of pop idols in business section.

The British law was introduced after the murder of a teenager who was killed with a ninja sword near his home in 2022.

Man, 30, gets two years’ jail as forensic tests show the 187 eggs to be from Moluccan cockatoos and yellow-crowned amazons, among other endangered species.

‘There can’t be a meeting without me,’ the US president says after pulling back from first direct peace talks in Putin’s absence.

Government told to fast track legislation for passage by the end of the week, partly due to an expected easing of US-China trade tensions, sources say.

At least 40 refugees, including children and old folks, were given life jackets, then cast adrift near the India-Myanmar border, UNHCR says.

Despite being an oil producer, Indonesia’s low refining capacity leaves it heavily reliant on Singapore for fuel — but that may soon change.

Pramender also asked the girl to follow him into a swimming pool toilet, leaving the victim shocked and scared.

The Southeast Asian nation sees juicy opportunities in the vast Chinese durian market, but first it will need to win over picky consumers.

Trump’s tariffs could encourage governments to confront entrenched vested interests, but success requires a genuine commitment to reform.

Delisting pressure on US-listed companies from the mainland could be a jackpot for Hong Kong markets.

Technological upgrades to make rocket artillery capable of striking aerial targets may rewrite the rules of warfare.

Chinese nationals made up 12 of the 13 passengers in the van, which caught fire after colliding with a pickup truck, police say.

The call came after a Chinese student, who was rescued twice from Mount Fuji, said he went back the second time to try to retrieve his phone.

In China, work culture is shifting and companies are sending employees home earlier. I chose balance over fatigue before the tide turned.

The US president also said that he is not planning to ‘make deals with everybody’.

Mexico had 852 femicides in 2023, the fourth highest rate per capita in Latin America, according to a UN report.

Since 2022, Andrew Clifford Pong has run a club that teaches enthusiasts and budding professionals the ups and downs of cinematic stunt work.

ORI Capital is planning a US$350 million fund to focus on Chinese biotech, with hopes that AI will help beat the market.

Nation’s multibillion-dollar pet industry takes fresh turn that offers dogs treadmill jogging, spa treatments, massages.

The proposed show would see contestants face off in one-hour episodes to prove they are the most American.

Outpacing regional chip rivals won’t be easy for ‘Silicon Malaysia’, but insiders say it has the subsidies, labour and will to succeed.

Bridget Brink says the policy since the start of the Trump administration was to put pressure on the victim instead of the aggressor, Russia.

Trump administration’s move to rescind Biden-era prohibitions said to enable Saudi Arabia, UAE to make advanced chips ‘available’ to Beijing.

Although home prices have fallen, subsidised housing’s raison d’être remains, with larger units much in demand.

In response, the White House adopted an aggressive tone towards the agency, singling out its economist, Mark Zandi, for criticism.

The life-size bronze sculpture – unveiled in 2020 near the US first lady’s birthplace – was reportedly sawed off at the ankles and removed.

The organisation has removed Nick Ut’s credit for the prize-winning picture, after a documentary cast doubt over its authorship.

The US president also called Bruce Springsteen an ‘obnoxious jerk’ after the legendary rocker criticised Trump in front of a UK audience.

Hadi Matar charged on stage and attacked the novelist, partially blinding him, during an event in New York in 2022.

It is rare for bills to fail in such committee votes, which often act as a rubber stamp before legislature moves to the House floor.

A potential meeting between Zelensky and Putin was discussed in the talks, but there were few signs of significant progress towards ending the war.

Carrier makes pledge as first batch of 34 cadet pilots graduate from its 80-week training programme.

The South American nation exported US$10 billion of chicken meat last year, accounting for about 35 per cent of global trade.

US president says government lacks capacity to negotiate deals with all trade partners, does not say which of them will receive letters.

Documents show Beijing export restrictions – with no explicit removal after trade deal – hampering US-based magnet buyer with slow approvals.

Syndicate allegedly charged 5,000 borrowers interest rates of 100 per cent or more, police say.

Internally, the company is also betting big on the integration of AI technologies with its traditional e-commerce business.

From the maiden voyage of a record-setting Chinese vessel to Beijing doubling down on its domestic economy, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

AI-based system can create 10,000 combat scenarios in 48 seconds – a task that takes humans 48 hours, according to lead researcher.