The US told banks they could face sanctions for doing business with individuals involved in the crackdown on Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong opposition figures accuse prison authorities of interfering with mail to and from inmates held over protests
Hong Kong's prison authorities have been accused by opposition politicians of drawing a "new red line" after they barred 150 inmates arrested in relation to the social unrest over the past year from ... ( read original story ...)
Xi Jinping praises Shenzhen as its rise marks Hong Kong’s fall
President Xi has lauded Shenzhen, Hong Kong’s neighbour, as a high-tech beacon for China’s drive to challenge the United States and Europe in shaping the future.It would become a “socialist model city ... ( read original story ...)
‘Socialist modern’ Shenzhen to rival Hong Kong, lead recovery
Chinese President Xi Jinping says the technology hub will be a model city for economic, digital and social changes to be rolled out around China. ( read original story ...)
Options Action: Taiwan Semiconductor earnings
Mike Khouw on what options traders are watching going into Taiwan Semiconductor earnings. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC ... ( read original story ...)
Reverend seeking to file visa application on behalf of Taiwan murder suspect snubbed by Taipei’s local office, source says
A reverend helping a Hong Kong murder suspect wanted in Taiwan went to Taipei's representative office in the city on Wednesday to apply for a visa on his behalf, but the application was not accepted, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan taps Australia and Brunei for hydrogen import goal
TOKYO -- Japan plans to build a hydrogen supply network that includes Australia and Brunei as it aims to import 300,000 tons of the fuel a year by around 2030. Hiroshi Kajiyama, minister of ... ( read original story ...)
Safe, secure cyberspace a top priority for Brunei
The establishment of Cyber Security Brunei (CSB) is hoped to spur interest in careers as cybersecurity experts and professionals among local youth, said Minister of Transport and Infocommunications ... ( read original story ...)
Taapsee Pannu in Rs 22k bralette and sharara adds ethnic twist to beach look in Maldives
Taapsee Pannu may have returned home after her week-long vacation in the Maldives, but her pictures from the scenic location are still making headlines. The actress, who was in the Maldives with her ... ( read original story ...)
Cyprus halts cash-for-passports scheme as EU plans crackdown
The European Commission is set to take action against EU member states engaged in selling passports after Cyprus was forced to suspend its scheme.Sven Giegold, an MEP with the German Green Party who ... ( read original story ...)