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1. Hong Kong family offices jump 25% as the wealthy shift focus from US: Deloitte

   Hong Kong housed nearly 3,400 single-family offices by the end of last year, a 25 per cent rise in two years, as the affluent refocused on the city amid US-centred trade tensions and the rise of China’s tech sector, according to a report by Deloitte on Tuesday. The global auditing firm made the estimates after surveying 136 market participants across Hong Kong’s family office sector, including...

2. smart Enters New Phase of Strategic Growth in 2026

   [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] In the fiercely competitive global electric vehicle industry, premium EV brand smart has carved out a distinct strategic path. Building on robust global expansion in 2025 – entering new international markets, refining its product portfolio and bolstering its global operational capabilities – smart has officially named...

3. Malaysia’s missile upgrades target South China Sea deterrence boost

   Malaysia is moving to revamp its navy’s ageing strike capacity as it seeks to restore credible deterrence after years of procurement delays amid mounting pressures in the South China Sea. The modernisation push follows repeated Malaysian protests about Chinese coastguard vessels patrolling near offshore oil and gas assets. Malaysia’s navy is set to receive Norwegian-made anti-ship and...

4. Chinese embassy in UK slams BN(O) expansion for ‘manipulating’ Jimmy Lai case

   The Chinese embassy in Britain has slammed London’s “malicious” plan to expand an immigration pathway for Hongkongers after the sentencing of former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying to 20 years in prison, accusing the UK of “manipulating” the issue. A spokesman for the Chinese embassy on Tuesday urged the UK government to stop interfering in China’s domestic affairs after it expanded the British...

5. Ports row prompts Hong Kong investors to reassess stakes in Panama: John Lee

   Hong Kong investors are reviewing their stakes in Panama amid a dispute over a concession held by a subsidiary of CK Hutchison to operate two ports in the country, the city’s leader has said, pledging to work with Beijing to push back. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on Tuesday also urged Panamanian authorities to ensure “fair and reasonable” treatment for Hong Kong firms operating in the...

6. China and foreign stars with names sounding like Chinese character for horse gain popularity

   Some Chinese and foreign stars and celebrities have trended on mainland social media in anticipation of the Lunar New Year, as their names or their Chinese translations sound similar to the word “horse” in Mandarin. An unexpected sensation is British actor Tom Felton, known for portraying a villain in the Harry Potter series. He has gone viral in China in recent weeks, with images of his...

7. Hong Kong stepping up as international arbitration hub, deputy justice secretary says

   Hong Kong is stepping up its game as an international arbitration hub while pushing forward to help mainland Chinese companies go global with its professional services, the city’s deputy justice secretary has said. Deputy Secretary for Justice Horace Cheung Kwok-kwan on Tuesday described Hong Kong as an “indispensable bridge” between China and the world, while the head of a key government legal...

8. Hong Kong fire victims willing to sell flats to government: John Lee

   A significant portion of the fire-ravaged Tai Po public estate’s flat owners are inclined to sell their properties to the government as part of a long-term rehousing plan, Hong Kong’s leader has said. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on Tuesday also pointed out several key challenges in resettling thousands of residents affected by the inferno at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex, which...

9. Southeast Asia’s scam hubs are adept at conning. Now AI is making it easier, faster

   Criminals in Southeast Asia are harnessing inexpensive AI tools to target bigger pools of potential victims at high speed, keeping scam centres humming even as governments try to crack down, senior officials at Interpol say. Previously, some scams were easy to spot – from poor quality online ads luring people to work in such centres to the scams themselves, typically designed to make people part...

10. Cuba warns airlines it’s almost out of fuel as US blockade tightens chokehold

    Cuban aviation officials have warned airlines that there is not enough fuel for planes to refuel on the island, the latest step in its moves to ration energy as the Trump administration cuts the Caribbean nation off from its fuel resources. The government of Cuba published the notices to airlines and pilots on Sunday night, warning that jet fuel would not be available at nine airports across the...