The Labour Day holiday saw a surge of tourism in China, setting records and providing a boost to consumption at a time when the country is looking to solidify its economic recovery.Oleh Mia Nulimaimaiti

Sustainable aviation fuel is made from 100 per cent renewable waste and residue raw materials and cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80 per cent over the fuel’s life cycle, Finnish firm Neste said.Oleh Agence France-Presse

Sustainable aviation fuel is made from 100 per cent renewable waste and residue raw materials and cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80 per cent over the fuel’s life cycle, Finnish firm Neste said.Oleh Agence France-Presse

Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, a close Duterte ally, has initiated a hearing in which a former anti-narcotics agent claimed Marcos Jnr was a drug abuser.Oleh Raissa Robles

Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, a close Duterte ally, has initiated a hearing in which a former anti-narcotics agent claimed Marcos Jnr was a drug abuser.Oleh Raissa Robles

More than half of middle-income households in Hong Kong believe house prices are poised to rally now that all of the restrictions in the market have been scrapped, according to a survey by Citibank.Oleh Salina Li

Ma mobilised thousands of medical staff to help during major outbreaks while arguing in favour of stringent testing, quarantines and lockdowns.Oleh William Zheng

Thailand’s farms are buckling under the high temperatures, while Malaysia braces for ecological impacts like rising dengue casesOleh Aidan Jones,Hadi Azmi

Thailand’s farms are buckling under the high temperatures, while Malaysia braces for ecological impacts like rising dengue casesOleh Aidan Jones,Hadi Azmi

Amid support from US rates and Chinese policies, investors are finally showing interest in Hong Kong stocks again. It’s still far from the market’s heyday but the path has not been this clear for years.Oleh David Chao

Malaysia has been accused by the West of helping Tehran evade sanctions through the supply of Iranian oil to China via a “dark fleet” in its waters.Oleh Joseph Sipalan,Hadi Azmi

Malaysia has been accused by the West of helping Tehran evade sanctions through the supply of Iranian oil to China via a “dark fleet” in its waters.Oleh Joseph Sipalan,Hadi Azmi

Russia says the drills are in response to ‘provocative statements and threats by certain Western officials’.Oleh Reuters,Agence France-Presse

US troops let loose dozens of howitzer shells as Filipino forces followed up with rockets and Javelin missiles, before the imaginary enemy was whittled down with machine-gun fire and artillery rounds.Oleh Agence France-Presse

US troops let loose dozens of howitzer shells as Filipino forces followed up with rockets and Javelin missiles, before the imaginary enemy was whittled down with machine-gun fire and artillery rounds.Oleh Agence France-Presse

In this week’s issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look at how Asian nations have been making moves with an eye on the ever evolving relationship between China and the United States.Oleh Maria Siow

In this week’s issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look at how Asian nations have been making moves with an eye on the ever evolving relationship between China and the United States.Oleh Maria Siow

A top physicist is ‘confident’ Chinese scientists can build the world’s largest collider, as debate of the project continues.Oleh Dannie Peng

Beijing has introduced measures aimed at boosting inbound tourism, including visa-free travel for a number of European and Southeast Asian countries.Oleh Xinmei Shen

The problem has become so bad that some local governments and schools in Japan have drafted rules to deal with the ‘irritated and impatient’.Oleh Julian Ryall

The problem has become so bad that some local governments and schools in Japan have drafted rules to deal with the ‘irritated and impatient’.Oleh Julian Ryall

More than 46 per cent of urban residents polled by People’s Bank of China say job market is ‘uncertain’, while 62 per cent aim to save more, in continued challenge for policymakers counting on domestic consumption to propel the economy.Oleh Kandy Wong

Hong Kong’s Exchange Fund, the war chest used to defend the local currency, continued its comeback in the first quarter, posting a return of HK$54.3 billion (US$7 billion) as rising overseas stock markets offset losses in domestic equities.Oleh Enoch Yiu

More than 9 million ‘akiya’ homes – 13.8 per cent of all Japan’s residential properties – have been left empty after owners die, a new report found.Oleh Julian Ryall

More than 9 million ‘akiya’ homes – 13.8 per cent of all Japan’s residential properties – have been left empty after owners die, a new report found.Oleh Julian Ryall

The HKMA plans to replace the term ‘virtual bank’ with ‘licensed digital bank’ in reference to the city’s eight branchless lenders to remove negative connotations associated with the term in Chinese.Oleh Enoch Yiu

Protecting the city’s distinct advantages calls for leaders to promote the importance of the common law system, and impress on Beijing the urgent need for Chinese officials, here and on the mainland, to study it.Oleh Wang Xiangwei

From Singapore to New Zealand, same-sex couples wanting to start a family often find the doorway to parenthood barred by entrenched conservatism, legal hurdles and prejudice.Oleh Amy Sood

Snakebites remain a deadly threat in Nepal, especially among rural populations, but experts believe targeted awareness campaigns and increased treatment access could halve fatalities.Oleh Bibek Bhandari

PM Narendra Modi has attacked Gandhi’s decision, saying he is ‘scared to fight’ in Amethi against BJP’s Smriti Irani again.Oleh Biman Mukherji

With its catchy melody, ‘Friendly Father’ is reminiscent of an Abba track – but with a Soviet-sounding twist.Oleh Business Insider

From spinning tales about nonexistent brands to drafting in local businesspeople to make outlandish claims, the trip is a hit with tourists.Oleh Kyodo

The forensics team – Tokyo Prison Fire Project – have made ‘significant progress’ with the remains that were co-mingled and degraded by fire.Oleh Julian Ryall

Western Australia Premier Roger Cook said the boy ‘rushed’ at police after wounding someone and was fatally shot by an officer.Oleh Agence France-Presse

Hopes were high that President Yoon Suk-yeol’s first-ever meeting with the opposition chief might bring some measure of stability, but the encounter only underscored the country’s political gridlock.Oleh Park Chan-kyong

Amid a series of setbacks, Hong Kong remains stuck the past when it comes to cultivating foreign talent and capital from emerging markets. By establishing itself as a hub that celebrates innovation and multiculturalism, the city can attract top-tier professionals from around the globe.Oleh Kavi Harilela

India’s unemployment time bomb disproportionately affects young people, with many seeking work in war zones and as illegal immigrants. In China, as automation quickly replaces human labour, frustrated youth struggle to find meaningful work or are stuck in toxic working environments.Oleh Kamala Thiagarajan

Zakia Wardak, the Afghan consul-general for Mumbai, is accused of trying to bring 25 bricks of gold into India from Dubai.Oleh Associated Press

The national water agency PUB has issued flash flood warnings for more than 10 locations in Singapore.Oleh CNA

Arun Reddy, the opposition party’s social media chief, is accused of editing footage showing Shah during his election campaign speech.Oleh Agence France-Presse

Child marriages have become more common in India’s eastern state of West Bengal, accounting for 15.2 per cent of all child marriages in the country.Oleh Sonia Sarkar

The country saw three waves of high temperatures in April, with the mercury peaking above 43 degrees Celsius at seven weather stations.Oleh Agence France-Presse

From Singapore and Malaysia to Australia, New Zealand and the China-focused clinics of Thailand, would-be parents are finding fertility treatments can take their financial, physical and emotional toll.Oleh Amy Sood,Aidan Jones,Kimberly Lim,Joseph Sipalan

Three Indian nationals have been charged in the shooting, and authorities are ‘investigating connections to the government of India’.Oleh Reuters

The port has become a thriving transshipment hub in the Indian Ocean particularly for vehicles, with a turnover of 700,000 units a month.Oleh Kalinga Seneviratne

Academics said his use of the term was unfair given Japan’s unique cultural and historical context.Oleh Julian Ryall

Brian Nelson, the Treasury’s undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, will visit the region as Washington looks to combat funding for Iran and its proxies as well as evasion of its sanctions on Russia.Oleh Reuters

Prioritising ‘strategic autonomy’ will let Europe engage with China on its own terms and avoid being held hostage to fluctuations in American leadership. Internal divisions within Europe, budget constraints and geopolitical challenges must be overcome to realise a new path forward.Oleh Sebastian Contin Trillo-Figueroa

New prime minister Jeremiah Manele is expected to apply a “lighter touch” to ties with Beijing given the demand for greater transparency.Oleh Maria Siow

Trade talks between Taiwan and the United States for a phase-two deal have begun, with progress likely to be ‘harder’, analysts say, as more contentious topics fall under the microscope.Oleh Ralph Jennings