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A seized mattress bears an allegedly falsified “Made in Singapore” stamp on its tag. Photo: Singapore Customs
Singapore

Singapore uncovers US$18 million scheme to dodge US mattress tariffs, 3 charged

The men allegedly declared China-made mattresses as Singapore goods to avoid paying US anti-dumping duties.

Thailand

Thai court sentences 2 Uygur men to death for 2015 Bangkok shrine bombing

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Letters | Animal abuse cases must force Hong Kong to finally update its law

Hong Kong

Legal Tales | ‘We’re Nothing At All’: why Hongkongers must avoid collective apathy

Charity screening of Herman Yau’s latest film sparks reflection on marginalisation, justice and social responsibility in Hong Kong.

A still from the film “We’re Nothing At All” directed by Herman Yau. Photo: Golden Scene
Malaysia

‘No further action’ as Malaysia ends probe into ex-anti-corruption chief

Businessman Albert Tei slams ‘double standards’ after prosecutors say the complaint did not ‘meet the legal threshold’ for further action.

Indonesia

Indonesian soldiers jailed for up to 3 years over acid attack on activist

Amnesty International called the trial for the attack, which left Andrie Yunus blind in one eye, ‘a blatant whitewash’.

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The Philippines

Filipino ex-cop in South Korean’s murder caught after 2 years on the run

Rafael Dumlao had been in hiding since the Philippine Supreme Court upheld a lower court conviction for Jee Ick-joo’s murder.

Rafael Dumlao is seen in his booking photos. Photo: Department of the Interior and Local Government
Malaysia

‘Get a room’: viral cuddling video sparks Malaysia morality row

While social media comments were generally hostile, some have asked people to ‘just let them be’.

Thailand

Thailand’s Thaksin officially free but faces new multimillion tax battle

The former prime minister, who was released on parole last month, has had his electronic monitoring device removed.

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Singapore

Singapore’s ban on anti-Indian posts exposes threat of race ‘weaponisation’

The posts from a China-based platform have sought to tap into unease on unemployment and ‘play on existing prejudices’, an analyst says.

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People stand next to the Merlion statue at the Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade in Singapore. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong courts

Man jailed for 10 months over seditious messages thrown from Hong Kong flat

Raymond Wong wrote offensive messages targeting police, judges and mainland residents and threw them out of his window.

Posters in Mong Kok promote National Security Education Day. Photo: Jelly Tse
Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC)

Integrity non-negotiable, Hong Kong anti-corruption chief says at Apec seminar

Danny Woo also says corruption harms prosperity at its core and attacks the foundations of society.

Hong Kong politics

Editorial | National security law refinement aims to clarify, plug loopholes

The move does not involve expanded powers but provides greater certainty in implementation of the law. It will not affect those who are law-abiding.

US-China relations

Nationals from China, India among 17 new US denaturalisation cases

Chinese-born Georgia resident among 17 people accused of obtaining citizenship through fraud or concealing serious crimes.

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US prosecutors say a Chinese-born resident of the American state of Georgia hid a prior deportation order and immigration history under a different identity before becoming a US citizen in 2006. Photo: Shutterstock
Britain

UK’s Starmer gives Apple, Google 3 months to stop kids sending nude images

If firms do not act, the PM said, ‘we will change the law … when it comes to the safety of our children, standing by is not an option’.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech on technology on Monday. Photo: dpa
Hong Kong society

Calls to tighten child protection rules after baby Danny case in Hong Kong

Controversy over unregistered infant has shone spotlight on whether doctors should check birth certificates of children they treat.

Singapore

Singapore orders social media platforms to block anti-Indian posts

Investigations reveal that the divisive posts likely originated from a China-based platform, minister says.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong baby Danny’s future remains unclear despite birth registration progress

Despite DNA confirmation, child remains under court-ordered care as officials review parents’ capability, history and living conditions.

Hong Kong-born baby Danny’s future remains uncertain as welfare teams assess his parents’ background and living conditions Photo: Handout
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong watchdog to propose criminalising bid-rigging as early as September

Senior Counsel Jat Sew-tong also says competition commission will conduct study into city’s auto fuel market amid surge in prices.

Hong Kong courts

Editorial | New international commercial court will boost Hong Kong as a legal hub

Such tribunals are rapidly growing around the world. Hong Kong cannot afford to be left behind.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

‘All reasonable steps’ for site smoking ban include CCTV, cigarette storage

Smoking is set to be prohibited at all construction sites following deadly Tai Po blaze.

Contractors are also urged to display no-smoking signs on site. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Baby Danny DNA case sparks calls for Hong Kong to introduce home birth rules

DNA test results confirm arrested couple are parents of unregistered two-month-old boy.

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Hong Kong authorities have confirmed that baby Danny is the son of “Save Lily” couple. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong courts

Legal Tales | 12 Hangry Men – jury equity from the Old Bailey to Hong Kong

How a centuries-old court ruling gave jurors the right to acquit a defendant based on conscience alone and shaped the modern courtroom.

South Korea

South Korea’s ruling party set for local election gains

The vote is widely seen as an assessment of President Lee Jae-myung’s first year in office.

Nordic nations

Sweden prepares prisons for 13-year-old gang killers

Gangs use social media to recruit teenagers, and in some cases children as young as 11, to commit murders and bombings across the Nordics.

Gabriel Wessman, director of Sweden’s Rosersberg Prison, stands in a cell being rebuilt to house teenage offenders. Photo: Reuters
Britain

6 stabbed in hours after Arsenal Premier League victory parade

Most of the victims were not seriously hurt, but a man was taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition, and has since stabilised.

Arsenal fans celebrate as they wait for the buses to pass by carrying the team during a parade for winning the English Premier League title, in London on Sunday. Photo: AP
The Philippines

Philippine lawmaker charged with corruption to surrender

Senator Jinggoy Estrada has strongly denied allegations that he received more than 570 million pesos (US$9.3 million) in kickbacks.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong baby left without legal identity as parents refuse DNA test

Lawmakers urge action, saying baby Danny currently trapped in ‘identity vacuum’ as lack of birth registration denies access to public services.

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