An area roughly a third of Hong Kong including villages, natural wetlands and farmland is being converted into the "Northern Metropolis", an ambitious project aimed at deepening integration with mainland China.

Nepali hydropower worker Sanjay Sah's survival was a rare ray of hope after a disaster that killed at least 1,429 people and left more than 5,640 missing. 

The ship's captain reported that the vessel was "tilting" before losing contact, says a rescue official.

China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said both countries should “stay committed” to resolving the boundary question and “maintain peace and tranquility in border areas”.

Faced with typhoons, long growing cycles and limited scale, Hainan’s durian growers are betting on technology and premium fruit rather than trying to match Southeast Asia on volume.