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1. As Japan’s deadly winter rages on, fears of ‘disaster-level’ weather patterns mount

   With the number of deaths during the current severe winter season in Japan expected to rise, environmental and tourism experts have warned of greater risks to lives and property arising from unpredictable weather patterns due to climate change. Parts of Japan have experienced “disaster-level” snowfall in recent days, with authorities reporting at least 29 dead and 290 injured in accidents since...

2. Former Thai prime minster Abhisit Vejjajiva returns to lead Democrat revival ahead of poll

   Passersby stopped Thailand’s former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva every now and again to ask for selfies ‌as the salt-and-pepper-haired leader walked through a bustling market in Bangkok, campaigning for general elections on Sunday. “Good to see you again, still handsome just like before,” said ‍one noodle vendor, reflecting voters’ persisting warm feelings for the Oxford-trained economist,...

3. Top US trade official spells out plan to break China’s grip on critical minerals

   The White House’s top trade official has accused Beijing of “weaponising” its dominance in critical minerals, pledging that the US will use pricing, tariffs, and industrial policy to ensure its entire critical minerals supply chain is in the hands of America and its allies. Speaking at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies in Washington on Tuesday, US Commerce Secretary Howard...

4. Son of Libya’s late ruler Gaddafi killed by gunmen who stormed home

   Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of Libya’s late long-time ruler, was killed on Tuesday by gunmen who stormed his home in western Libya’s Zintan, his French lawyer Marcel Ceccaldi said. “He was killed today at 2pm... in Zintan in his home by a four-man commando,” Ceccaldi said. Saif al-Islam, 53, had been seen by some as his father’s successor, despite being targeted by a warrant from the...

5. Are Hong Kong foreign exchange firms secure enough?

   Hong Kong was shaken last week by a 51 million yen (US$327,560) robbery, after two staff members from a Japanese currency exchange company reported that their cash was stolen outside a money changer in Sheung Wan. The two Japanese men told officers they had made an appointment to exchange about 190 million yen at a local remittance shop on the day they flew to the city. Police have arrested six...

6. Has China’s GJ-21 stealth attack drone joined sea trials for Type 076 Sichuan?

   An advanced stealth attack drone may have been photographed on the Chinese navy’s amphibious assault ship Sichuan, possibly marking another step towards the commissioning of the Type 076 naval vessel that is expected to play a key role in the Taiwan Strait. Photos circulating on Chinese social media since Saturday purportedly show the Sichuan leaving its home port in Shanghai. In one of the...

7. As Japan’s Takaichi eyes big election win, will China stance shift?

   Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi appears set for a landslide victory in a coming election and is expected to maintain her stoic stance on China but without escalating tensions further, with observers noting Beijing would still be unlikely to engage her administration in the near term. Takaichi’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is on track to win more than the 233 seats needed for a...

8. Malaysia’s Petronas set to tap Qatar for natural gas as local reserves dwindle

   Malaysia’s state-owned firm Petronas is set to sign a liquefied natural gas supply deal with QatarEnergy as the Southeast Asian nation seeks more supplies of the super-chilled fuel, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Petroliam Nasional, or Petronas, will sign a contract for up to 2 million tonnes (2.2 million tons) per annum of LNG, one of the sources said. Qatar is the world’s...

9. Clip of China dad’s fit of rage over daughter drying hair with tissues gains 110 million views

   An angry father in China smashed up his home and kicked the door of his daughter’s room because she used tissues and not a towel to dry her hair. The father’s behaviour was exposed online by his wife on January 26, sparking public outrage after images of his emotional explosion were viewed 110 million times on one social media platform alone, the Beijing TV reported. According to the mother, who...

10. High rollers offered limousine trips for HK$3,500 as Uber drives into Macau

    Travellers in Hong Kong can now book door-to-door limousine rides to Macau through Uber, with analysts expecting the new service – which costs up to HK$3,500 (US$448) per trip – to appeal to more than just well-heeled customers. Analysts said the new service could find favour with business travellers as well as fans travelling in small groups to attend major events such as concerts in the casino...