After Years of Waiting, Noel Tata Presides Unchallenged over India’s Biggest Business 
Despite years of confiscations, the Met still holds hundreds of pieces linked to alleged trafficking and looting figures 
Ex-Evergrande Boss Hui Ka Yan gets Life in Prison Malaysia detains masseuses from China offering ‘extra services’
Malaysian immigration officers have raided two massage parlours suspected of offering sexual services to clients, detaining 21 foreign workers and a local man believed to…
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Who is Vietnam’s new Prime Minister Le Minh Hung?
On Tuesday, Vietnam’s National Assembly elected a new prime minister. For once, the appointment looks less like a factional compromise than a deliberate bet on…
‘Cancelling orders’ in China: how Hormuz oil crisis is hitting transport, manufacturing
As the Strait of Hormuz reopened and closed again this week, manufacturers across China are navigating a roller coaster of concerns rooted in supply and…
Discovery Bay developer submits proposal for full taxi access despite backlash
The developer of Hong Kong’s Discovery Bay has proposed allowing unrestricted taxi access and adding four new ranks in the resort-style seaside community on Lantau…
UAE pulls US$3.5 billion from Pakistan after Iran war mediation
Days before Pakistan had helped to secure a ceasefire in the Iran war this week, the United Arab Emirates was seeking repayment of a US$3.5…
US-Iran direct talks hours away, first since strikes began 6 weeks ago
Direct peace talks between the United States and Iran are due to begin later in the day after the US delegation led by Vice-President J.D….