Alibaba founder Jack Ma returns to China, ending year-long sojourn abroad - SCMP
Jack Ma retreated from the public limelight in late 2020 after criticising China's regulatory system.
Mon Mar 27 2023
Zelenskiy seeking 'direct talks' with China's Xi to help end Ukraine war- SCMP
Zelensky urges China to use its outsize political and economic influence over Russia to bring an end to the fighting.
Thu Aug 04 2022
Hong Kong expects findings of inquiry into BioNTech vaccine packaging defects next week: SCMP
Nip said he had personally requested senior management of China's Fosun Pharma to ship a new batch of the vaccines to Hong Kong.
Sat Mar 27 2021
Hong Kong halts batch of Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines after defective packaging - SCMP
Several centres around the Asian financial hub were told to stop using the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine.
Wed Mar 24 2021
China to vaccinate 50 million people for Lunar New Year - SCMP
Beijing is planning to distribute 100 million doses of the vaccines made by Chinese firms Sinopharm and Sinovac Biotech Ltd.
Fri Dec 18 2020
China to vaccinate 50 million people for Lunar New Year - SCMP
Beijing is planning to distribute 100 million doses of the vaccines made by Chinese firms Sinopharm and Sinovac Biotech.
Fri Dec 18 2020
Alibaba to pay RM1.15 billion for Hong Kong's SCMP newspaper
The Chinese internet giant will pay US$266 million for Hong Kong's South China Morning Post, in an acquisition that has sparked fears the paper will lose its independent voice.
Mon Dec 14 2015
Internet giant Alibaba to buy South China Morning Post
After much speculation on the fate of Hong Kong's South China Morning Post, Alibaba today said it is going to buy the English daily.
Fri Dec 11 2015
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024