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1. Thailand rejects radical change with Anutin’s ‘right-wing turn’

   Nationalism, a deep network of local patronage and a promise to safeguard Thailand’s faltering economy catapulted Anutin Charnvirakul back into the prime minister’s office. By his own admission, the win exceeded expectations. His Bhumjaithai Party secured 193 of the 500 parliamentary seats, according to early unofficial tallies late on Monday – “even more than I asked for”, Anutin told reporters...

2. UK, US cybercrime cooperation ‘continues’ after Chen Zhi extradition to China

   Cambodia continues to work with China, the US and Britain on the case of Chen Zhi, the billionaire businessman accused of masterminding a vast network that scammed billions from victims around the world, according to a government minister in Phnom Penh. “We are collaborating with the US, China and also the UK,” said Chhay Sinarith, a senior minister who is also in charge of the country’s...

3. China slashes wait times for loss-making tech firms seeking refinancing, fundraising

   Stock exchanges in Shanghai, Shenzhen and Beijing – the three major bourses in mainland China – announced a package of measures on Monday to fast-track fundraising for cutting-edge firms amid the country’s self-reliance push in tech. The three operators said they would shorten waiting periods for listed technology firms filing for refinancing or post-initial-public-offering (IPO) fundraising...

4. ‘Spider-Man’ beggar with girl sparks Malaysia child exploitation probe

   Malaysian authorities are investigating a case involving a man dressed as Spider-Man who allegedly brought a seven-year-old girl from Terengganu state to solicit money from tourists in Melaka. Melaka women, family and com­munity development committee chief Kalsom Noordin said the 50-year-old security guard claimed the child was his niece when he was intercepted by Melaka Welfare Department...

5. China’s cruise industry passes major milestone as Beijing eyes travel boom

   China’s first home-grown large cruise ship has now handled 1 million passengers since its commercial debut two years ago, a sign of progress as Beijing strives to boost household spending on services and cultivate new growth drivers. The operator of the Adora Magic City announced the news via its website on Sunday, saying it aimed to propel the growth of China’s cruise economy and establish a...

6. Hong Kong’s national security work ‘an ongoing process’, Beijing says in white paper

   Beijing has issued a white paper on Hong Kong’s role in safeguarding national security under the “one country, two systems” principle, stressing that the city’s struggles on this front “have never stopped” and will remain an “ongoing process”. The State Council issued the white paper on Tuesday, a day after a Hong Kong court sentenced former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying to 20 years in prison...

7. Hong Kong and National Security: China White Paper

   China published a white paper about Hong Kong and national security a day after former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying was jailed for 20 years under the city’s national security law. “The Chinese government is publishing this white paper to review Hong Kong’s endeavors in safeguarding national security and the experience and insights gained in the process, and also to clear up confusion and...

8. China calls on delivery, ride-hailing firms to respect gig-worker rights ahead of holiday

   As the Lunar New Year holiday approaches, the Chinese government has summoned Meituan, Alibaba Group Holding, Didi Chuxing, SF Express and other logistics firms to ensure the welfare of the tens of millions of gig workers who keep the country running during the rush. The “employment administrative guidance” session, held recently by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, in...

9. China ‘a pair of steady hands’ amid uncertainty, Hong Kong’s CY Leung says

   China is committed to upholding fairness and stability amid global uncertainty, former Hong Kong leader Leung Chun-ying has said, adding that continued cooperation between Beijing and Southeast Asia will bring mutual benefits. Leung, vice-chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, the country’s top political advisory body, noted on Tuesday that...

10. Will Taiwan meet submarine delivery deadline, unlock defence budget with Hai Kun tests?

    Taiwan has conducted a series of shallow-water submerged tests of its indigenous submarine prototype over the past two weeks, marking a key step towards potential navy delivery as early as June. The Hai Kun, or Narwhal, is part of the island’s Indigenous Defence Submarine programme, a project widely seen as central to its efforts to boost asymmetric naval capabilities amid increasing military...