The government used the expression in its annual foreign policy report to describe the islands, which Moscow calls the Kurils and Tokyo the Northern Territories.

Research and development of renewable energy, smart grids and storage seen as a way to break in to global green supply chain.

Former central bank governor Zhou Xiaochuan says Chinese lending has long-term economic benefits and is asked for by debtor countries, but acknowledges some loans may not have always been ‘carefully designed’.

Taipei-based broadcaster CTS apologises again for alarming its morning viewers with ticker feeds of war and natural disasters.

‘Tufting’, which involves using a special gun to thread and cut yarn, is booming as under-30s look for new stress-relieving hobbies.

Complaints lodged after Chinese health platform publishes an article saying the traditional medicine has no effect in preventing infection.

Stricter visa rules and hiring restrictions mean that the influx of bankers into the city state from Hong Kong has been more of a trickle than a flood.

Man intercepted outside his car at Pak Tin Estate in Sham Shui Po, with police officers seizing suspected cocaine, ketamine and cannabis.

The vast Azovstal iron and steelworks is the last holdout of Ukrainian forces in the devastated port city of Mariupol after weeks of Russia’s ferocious onslaught.

A new jail in New York’s Chinatown is expected to stand around 90 metres above ground, possibly making it the tallest jail in the world.

The senior White House official will also discuss plans to open a US embassy in Honiara.

A combination of online schooling, less physical activity and that nagging sense of missing out on shared experience have brought a focus on student mental well-being to the fore

Representative of Win Project pleads guilty at Eastern Court for failing to comply with statutory requirements while running Reserva Iberica Tapas Bar and Cafe.

Scientists say they have identified what could be the longest reported Covid-19 infection.

The standstill order was extended as infections were spreading in unguarded areas with the movements of medical officers and volunteers. By Thursday, a total 250 cases were detected at the unguarded zones.

Taiwanese government acknowledges duty to look after foreign crews with $68.5 million fund to improve conditions.

Florida lawmakers gave their final approval to a bill ending Disney’s designation as a self-governing entity in an apparent response to its opposition to a new state law limiting the teaching of LGBT issues in schools.

China’s central bank governor Yi Gang said monetary policy is in a “comfortable range” and is helping support the economy as growth pressures mount.

Juan Orlando Hernandez, whose 2014 to 2022 stint as president was plagued by allegations of corruption, risks spending the rest of his life in prison if convicted.

The rapid growth of China’s climate funds market can be attributed to the heightened focus on climate change and other environmental issues, Morningstar said.

State media said Kim appreciated the outgoing president’s efforts to improve inter-Korean relations while Moon expressed hope for a restart of the US-North nuclear talks.

Sources say at least three candidates went to Penny’s Bay isolation camp on Friday morning by designated taxis.

Bank of China (Hong Kong) vice-chairman Sun Yu and Ctrip.com co-founder Neil Shen among those recruited for 90-member presidium

Imran Khan was seen as a breath of fresh air by young Pakistanis, but resented by the political elite and military for building ties with Russia and China over traditional ally the US. Economic turmoil provided the grounds for removing Khan, but the ...

‘A lot of people died outside of the health systems. We don’t know what they died of,’ WHO data chief says in underlining need to find true toll.

The Chinese government also said it broke up 650 looting-and-trafficking gangs and solved 3,000 cases during the crackdown.

‘Game on. I agree to debate with Anwar. Let’s rock,’ said former PM Najib Razak, reacting to the prospect of a debate with veteran politician Anwar Ibrahim on whether the government should bail out cash-strapped Sapura Energy.

Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation, Sino Group’s philanthropic arm, to give away a 1,100 sq ft flat in Zhongshan worth HK$2.5 million via a raffle for city’s youth.

Ukrainian fighters were clinging to their last redoubt in Mariupol after Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed victory in the biggest battle of the war.

Hong Kong government considers risks ‘still manageable’ and an announcement can be expected ‘very soon’.

The unmanned vehicles have similar but distinct capabilities to the Switchblade drones already provided, which target both Russian personnel and tanks.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Jockey Club has committed over HK$1.8 billion to Covid-19 relief initiatives, fast-tracking grants to NGOs offering essential services. In so doing, the club continues a long tradition of supporting Hong Kong,...

China’s manufacturers are increasingly struggling to recruit workers, as young people turn up their noses at the low wages and lack of advancement opportunities in factory work.

Homosexual activity is not illegal for civilians but same-sex relationships for men in the country’s military have been subject to criminal punishment.

Muge Ma falsely claimed to be paying hundreds of employees millions of dollars in wages to apply for Covid-19 relief funds, when he was actually working alone.

Trump-era duties on items like bicycles and underwear serve no strategic purpose, says national security official Daleep Singh.

Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman frames the US frustration with China in terms of a larger rivalry: ‘Beijing is seeking to undermine the very system that they benefited from.’

The mechanical rodent can squeeze through narrow spaces and climb over debris to deliver emergency supplies after an earthquake.

Representatives for Mike Tyson said the former heavyweight boxing champion had an ‘incident on a flight with an aggressive passenger who began harassing him’.

The chaos created by Russia stands in sharp contrast to China’s nuanced, considered approach and puts Beijing’s goals at risk. Fifty years after Nixon’s visit to China reshaped the global order, the world again waits for Beijing to decide where...

British lawmakers agree to launch an investigation into whether the prime minister misled parliament over Downing Street gatherings that broke lockdown rules.

A BritCham survey of more than 200 businesses finds that the turnover rate among teachers in the 2022-23 school year could surpass 40 per cent as it becomes harder to recruit foreign talent.

The athletes are reportedly each pledging around US$13 million for the bid to buy the London-based club.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson vowed to press his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi for a reduction of fossil fuels from Russia during talks, amid concerns India has not been critical of Ukraine invasion.

The Post breaks down how the sanctions law could affect US nationals and Hong Kong residents seeking to donate to his campaign.

The People’s Bank of China on Thursday lowered its official yuan midpoint as authorities weighed risks to financial stability and economic growth, as well as a narrowing interest rate spread between China and the United States.

Musk himself has committed to put up US$33.5 billion, which will include $21 billion of equity and $12.5 billion of margin loans, to finance the transaction

India’s Supreme Court ruled that a status quo should be maintained for two weeks in North Delhi’s Jahangirpuri area after municipal authorities razed unauthorised structures in the district.

Shadeed Abdulmateen, a former English teacher at a university in Ningbo, was found guilty of stabbing the 21-year-old when she tried to end the relationship.

Both countries say they strongly oppose attempts to change the status quo by force in any regions including the East and South China Seas, but did not specifically name Beijing.