February 9, 2026

Hong Kong Police Raid Lawyer's Office in Major Crash-For-Cash Scam Probe

Hong Kong police raided a lawyer’s office as part of a crackdown on crash-for-cash scams. Over 100 suspicious cases and a largest fake claim of HK$800,000 are under probe.

February 9, 2026

Asian Property Markets Suffer from Tight Supply and Rising Costs

Asian property markets face a squeeze as limited high-quality homes and soaring construction costs drive prices up, hitting Tokyo and Australia hard.

February 9, 2026

South Korea Tightens Korean Language Tests for Migrant Workers to Boost Safety

South Korea is raising Korean language requirements for migrant workers amid safety worries. New rules focus on understanding work instructions and safety rules to cut accidents involving foreign workers.

February 9, 2026

UAE Central Bank Releases Special Coins for MBZUAI's 5th Anniversary

The UAE Central Bank has minted limited gold and silver commemorative coins to mark five years of Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence. The exclusive coins celebrate the university's impact since 2020 and highlight the nation’s AI ambitions.

February 9, 2026

Kerala’s IGST Revenue Puzzle Remains Unresolved, KPERC Calls It Major Concern

Kerala faces ongoing problems with IGST revenue. Despite high interstate trade, the state gets very little IGST share. The KPERC report calls this a big mystery and systemic issue.