The Communist Party says authorities acted swiftly and efficiently to contain the coronavirus outbreak. Officials are working to silence those suspected of challenging the narrative. ( read original story ...)
Stocks climb, shaking off U.S. jobs data, thanks to China trade relief
World shares rose on Thursday after Chinese exports proved far stronger than expected, while the U.S. dollar climbed to two-week highs on its safe-haven status after another report showed millions ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Seizes Record-Breaking Haul of Smuggled Shark Fin
Hong Kong has seized a record-breaking 26 metric tons of illegally smuggled shark fins severed from about 38,500 endangered predators, officials announced. The semi-autonomous Chinese city revealed ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong exchange chief to step down after failed LSE bid
In a statement on Thursday, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing said Charles Li “would not seek” reappointment as chief executive when his current contract expires in October 2021. HKEX has put a ... ( read original story ...)
US to delay Hong Kong report to see if China ‘further undermines’ autonomy
Delay comes after Beijing’s highest office in Hong Kong referred to city’s protesters as ‘virus’ that must be eradicated ... ( read original story ...)
Filipino Musicians Drive Hong Kong’s Music Scene, but Gigs Have Dried Up
Battered by the one-two punch of protests and a pandemic, Hong Kong’s music venues have mostly gone silent. No one has felt the pinch more than singers, drummers and guitarists from the Philippines. ( read original story ...)
Brunei task force meets online to work out 5G roadmap
The first Brunei Darussalam 5G Task Force Plenary Meeting held online on Wednesday (May 6) gathered some 60 key working group members to discuss the objectives of the task force. ( read original story ...)
China’s Military Is Tied to Debilitating New Cyberattack Tool
An Israeli security company said the hacking software, called Aria-body, had been deployed against governments and state-owned companies in Australia and Southeast Asia. ( read original story ...)
A Chinese hacking group is reportedly targeting governments across Asia
A Chinese hacking group has been conducting “ongoing” espionage operations on foreign governments across Asia, according to security firm Check Point. Called Naikon, it has reportedly attacked ... ( read original story ...)
Mike Tyson’s classic car collection includes Rolls-Royces and a limited-edition Ferrari also owned by Sultan of Brunei
AT the peak of his boxing career, Mike Tyson was collecting pay cheques in the tens of millions. Ruthless ‘Iron Mike’, who destroyed all in front of him in the 1980s and early 90s, was ... ( read original story ...)