China ousted as Asia’s top buyer of US commercial property

Singapore ousted China to become the biggest Asian investor in U.S. commercial property last year. It was the first time since 2012 that the

Google bets USD1.1b more brains can help take on Apple

Google officially closed its USD1.1 billion deal with HTC Corp., adding more than 2,000 smartphone specialists in Taiwan to help the search giant chase Apple

Corporate Bits | Wynn unveils festive gourmet selection for CNY

The dining establishments at Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace Cotai will feature an exquisite selection of gourmet offerings to assist guests in celebrating and welcoming the

AP interview | Chinese editor Hu Shuli steps aside, not down

Some say China’s most prominent journalist is finished. Far from it, says Hu Shuli, founder of the financial magazine Caixin. Hu listened one

Religion | Cardinal critic reveals drama in Vatican’s overture to China

The retired cardinal of Hong Kong has revealed the behind-the-scenes drama of the Vatican’s efforts to improve relations with China, including its request for a legitimate bishop

Trade | UK’s May flies 50 businesses on Brexit mission

Prime Minister Theresa May is leading the largest business delegation her government has ever taken overseas as she flies to China this week, seeking to

Korea | Pyongyang cancels pre-Olympic joint cultural event

South Korea yesterday expressed regret over North Korea’s cancellation of one of the joint cooperation projects planned for next month’s Winter Olympics, a development highlighting the delicate

Philippines | Significant ash falls near erupting volcano

A significant amount of ash has fallen on towns near the Philippines’ most active volcano after energetic eruptions of lava from the crater. Mount Mayon in

Cambodia | Court denies bail for Australian who filmed rally

Cambodia’s Supreme Court yesterday rejected an application for bail for an Australian filmmaker who was charged with endangering national security last year for flying a

India | 63m girls ‘missing’ due to preference for boys

A deeply felt preference for boys has left more than 63 million women statistically “missing” across India, and more than 21 million girls unwanted by their families,

US issues ‘Putin list’ of Russian politicians, oligarchs

The Trump administration has released a long-awaited list of 114 Russian politicians and 96 “oligarchs” who have flourished under President Vladimir Putin, fulfilling a demand by Congress

Africa’s leaders choose diplomacy to Trump’s toilet remarks

The 55-nation African Union appears to have decided to react diplomatically and strategically to President Donald Trump’s alleged vulgar remarks about the continent. Rather than issuing

Offbeat | German police hunt thieves who stole 44 tons of chocolate

Police say two truck trailers loaded with 44 tons of chocolate were stolen in southern Germany and there’s no sign of the sticky-fingered perpetrators. Police said Monday the trailers

This Day in History | 1996: Fifty dead in Sri Lanka suicide bombing

At least 53 people have been killed and another 1,400 injured in a suicide attack in the capital of Sri Lanka. A lorry loaded with explosives

Rugby | England bids for historic ‘three-peat’ in Six Nations

It’s a feat that has been beyond some of rugby’s greatest teams. The exhilarating Welsh side of the 1970s couldn’t do it. Neither could the

Football | At long last: Beckham’s MLS team in Miami is born

David Beckham had a speech prepared and well-rehearsed for the event four years in the making, then abandoned his script shortly after taking the confetti-covered stage.

After failed election, Italian FA faces emergency measures

Already in serious crisis following the Azzurri’s failure to qualify for the World Cup, the Italian football federation is facing emergency measures after four failed votes to

World briefs

THAILAND’s ruling military junta has filed charges against seven democracy activists for calling for elections and an end to military rule. CAMBODIA Ten Westerners arrested in Cambodia

The Buzz | Preliminary results show no abnormalities in air quality near MAC

Preliminary results of air monitoring in the vicinity of Macau Anglican School (MAC) have indicated that air quality meets the criteria and that there were no abnormalities, the

Study | E-cigarettes may lead to cancer and heart disease

E-cigarette users are possibly putting themselves at risk for developing heart disease, lung and bladder cancers, according to a new report. The findings, though preliminary, indicate

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