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Sluggish property revenues hit Hong Kong fiscal reserves

Falling revenues are also hurting government agencies responsible for affordable housing and urban renewal.

Myanmar junta airstrikes kill dozens, including prisoners, rebels say
Myanmar

Myanmar junta airstrikes kill dozens, including prisoners, rebels say

The military has responded to a string of setbacks in Rakhine state with more intense air attacks.

Vietnam defense minister Phan Van Giang visits US to boost ties
Vietnam

Vietnam defense minister Phan Van Giang visits US to boost ties

Defense trade and information sharing are high on the agenda as Hanoi seeks to strengthen maritime security.

Vietnam jails journalist for 7 years for ‘propaganda’
Vietnam

Vietnam jails journalist for 7 years for ‘propaganda’

Nguyen Vu Binh told the court he was practicing his right to freedom of expression.

Kim Jong Un says North Korea to increase its arsenal of nuclear weapons
North Korea

Kim Jong Un says North Korea to increase its arsenal of nuclear weapons

Kim’s remarks came after the North unveiled a missile launcher capable of carrying bigger missiles.

Myanmar

Red Cross chief calls for greater aid access after visit to Myanmar

Mirjana Spoljaric warns that conflict has cut off ‘countless people’ from essential services.

Kim Jong Un says North Korea to increase its arsenal of nuclear weapons
North Korea

Kim Jong Un says North Korea to increase its arsenal of nuclear weapons

Kim’s remarks came after the North unveiled a missile launcher capable of carrying bigger missiles.

EV cars are pictured inside a BYD electric vehicle factory, July 4, 2024.
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Chinese buildings ban electric vehicles, citing safety concerns

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Local media have reported a slew of recent fires caused by spontaneous combustion of electric vehicles.

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Beijing’s use of the former ignores Uyghurs’ preference and aims to sow division: experts

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Terror in Rohingya refugee camp as boys kidnapped to fight in Myanmar

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Hong Kong turns away German activist as US warns of growing risks
China

Hong Kong turns away German activist as US warns of growing risks

‘I feel like Hong Kong is the same as mainland China now, or it may be more strict,’ says David Missal.

Employees operate a bulldozer during the sun-drying process of wheat at a farm in Lianyungang, in eastern China's Jiangsu province.
China

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American lawmakers have 28 China-related bills they want to pass.

A doctor uses a microscope at the lab of the Pyongyang Maternity Hospital during a visit by foreign reporters on a government organised tour in Pyongyang, North Korea, May 7, 2016.  (Damir Sagolj/Reuters)
North Korea

To raise birth rate, North Korea punishes abortion doctors and contraceptive sellers

Images from video show three of five teenage Tibetan monks who attempted to take their own lives after being forced to attend a local government school in Zungchu county, southwestern China's Sichuan province, August 2024.
Tibet

EXCLUSIVE: 5 teenage Tibetan monks attempt to take own lives

Activists call for Zhang Zhan’s release outside Beijing’s Central Liaison Office in Hong Kong, Dec. 28, 2020.
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Whistleblowing pandemic journalist Zhang Zhan back in detention

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