Category: Asian News

The ability of Hong Kong courts to rule on Hong Kong laws has been questioned by Beijing. This comes a day after the Hong Kong High Court ruled the face…

News Briefs on Singapore Tonight, Jun 7: – X-ray reveals hundreds of undigested bubble tea pearls in teenager’s body – Durian sold for US$48000 at auction in … source

In Mexico, security forces have been forced to release the son of drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, after heavy violence broke out when he was … source

Indonesia is set to fine Garuda in the aftermath of a smuggling scandal. The airlines’ CEO Ari Askhara was sacked after a government-led investigation revealed … source

In Singapore, e-scooters will be banned from all footpaths starting Nov 5. Those caught riding on footpaths will be issued warning letters till end-2020. From Jan … source

Hong Kong protesters defied a police ban and kicked off a march through the streets of Yuen Long on Saturday afternoon (Jul 27). They are rallying against … source

Soldiers from China’s People’s Liberation Army were seen in shorts and T-shirts helping residents clear debris from the streets of Hong Kong on Saturday (Nov … source

Hong Kong is bracing for another weekend of fresh protests. A mix of different political camps, sectors, student protesters and the elderly have been … source

Business Briefs on Singapore Tonight, Nov 20: – SIAS concerned about “lack of finality on Utico’s offer” for Hyflux – New Creation Church to buy CapitaLand’s … source

News Briefs on Asia Tonight, Nov 18: – Venice has suffered its third exceptional tide in the same week – Two Arkansas chemistry professors arrested for allegedly … source