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A roast meat restaurant in Malaysia's Selangor, run by Hong Kong actor Mat Yeung, has been temporarily closed by the Petaling Jaya City Council, just 10 days after officially opening. Hong Kong actor Mat Yeung at his restaurant in Malaysia A closure notice was posted outside the Six Hub Roast House on Aug. 24, ordering it to cease operations from 1 p.m. The notice cited alleged breaches related to the restaurant's license and use of the premises, The Star newspaper reported.

Pham Thu Huong, the wife of Southeast Asia’s richest man Pham Nhat Vuong, has become the second richest person in Vietnam following strong gains by the stock market. Pham Thu Huong, deputy chairwoman of Vingroup Huong, 57, vice chairwoman of Vingroup, saw her net worth rise by US$162 million to $4 billion Wednesday, according to U.S. magazine Forbes. She now shares the second spot with Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, chairwoman of low-cost airline Vietjet Air, who also has a net wort

Shein founder and CEO Sky Xu has seen his personal fortune shrink by more than US$15 billion in four years as the fast-fashion giant made its long-awaited stock market debut in Hong Kong. A crew member walks on the flight deck of US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) as it heads towards Laem Chabang Port, near the city of Pattaya on September 2, 2026 Chinese-founded Shein Global Holdings was once valued at nearly $100 billion, more than the parent c

U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln steamed into Thailand's Laem Chabang on Wednesday after 286 days at sea, ‌including a lengthy deployment in the Middle East, amid reports of mental health concerns and deteriorating conditions on board. A crew member walks on the flight deck of US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) as it heads towards Laem Chabang Port, near the city of Pattaya on September 2, 2026 The Lincoln, with roughly 5,000 sailors an

The Korean National Police Agency has appointed esports athlete Faker as an honorary police officer in a bid to raise awareness and combat the proliferation of online gambling among adolescents. Faker was appointed as an honorary police officer and an ambassador against online gambling at the police agency in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul On July 22, the Korean National Police Agency announced the official appointment of world-renowned esports professional Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok as an

In the early hours of September 2, the transfer window across Europe's premier leagues slammed shut, punctuated by several notable developments. Enzo Fernandez has departed Chelsea to join Manchester City for a staggering €146 million, shattering the previous €140 million transfer record set by Alexander Isak following his move to Liverpool last summer. Highly-rated young prospect Claudio Echeverri has been sent on a season-long loan to Benfica by Man City in order to accrue

A lower-bracket defeat in LCP Split 3, compounded by a victory for CFO, has officially eliminated GAM Esports from 2026 World Championship contention, marking their second consecutive absence from the globe's premier tournament. This is the second consecutive year that GAM has missed out on the World Championship GAM Esports’ campaign for a 2026 World Championship (Worlds) berth has officially concluded following a series of detrimental results in LCP 2026 Split 3. A narrow 2

U.S. President Donald Trump has sent a message of congratulations to Vietnam's leaders and people on the occasion as the country celebrates its 81st National Day on Wednesday. U.S. President Donald Trump In the message, posted by the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi on its Facebook and Instagram accounts on Tuesday, Trump said Vietnam's independence is a testament to the strength and resilience of its people and to "a legacy that continues to inspire the friendship our nations proudly s

The EU's tech chief called on Meta and TikTok to "act decisively" to stem disinformation at times of crisis, saying the European Commission held talks with both platforms Friday following last week's Ceuta migrant surge. The Meta office sign in Brussels, Belgium, in December 2022 A wave of social media disinformation is believed to have played a large part in the deadly rush of tens of thousands of men, women and children into Spain's north African territory, after a rumor th

After leaving his teaching post, CJ Wang invented an automatic soy milk maker, setting him on a path in the home appliance sector that eventually led to a US$10.4 billion fortune. CJ Wang, or Wang Xuning, chairman of JS Global Lifestyle and SharkNinja Born in 1969 in Yantai, a city in China’s eastern province of Shandong, soy milk was a familiar part of Wang’s childhood. He would often help with chores after school, including the laborious task of making soymilk by repeatedly

Newly crowned Miss Korea 2026 Woo Seo Yoon has become the subject of online speculation over whether she underwent cosmetic procedures, reviving debate over beauty standards and judging criteria in modern pageants. Woo Seo Yoon at the pageant finale Woo beat 25 other finalists at the national final in Seoul to win the title, according to Sports Chosun. She appeared surprised when her name was announced and said she had not expected to win. "I didn't expect it at all, so I cou

The number of people missing in Nepal and China surpassed 2,400 Friday, days after a tsunami-like wall of water and debris swept away villages and killed hundreds. People stand near a collapsed bridge after flash floods at Devighat in Nepal’s Nuwakot District on Aug. 28, 2026 Rescuers were battling through mud even as the threat of new floods loomed, with emergency teams recovering 586 bodies so far -- and some of the dead swept downstream as far away as India. The new figure

Peyush Bansal, the cofounder of eyewear retailer Lenskart Solutions, is the latest Indian to join the billionaire club thanks to the surge of his eyewear company’s shares, driven by a jump in sales. Peyush Bansal, Chief Executive Officer of Lenskart Solutions Limited, attends the Lenskart IPO listing ceremony in Mumbai, India, on November 10, 2025 Shares of SoftBank-backed Lenskart, which went public nine months ago, hit an all-time high of nearly 627 rupees (US$6.55) on the

Taiwanese superstar Jay Chou has bought two houses for US$15.1 million, and registered them in his wife Kun Ling’s name. He paid entirely in cash without obtaining a bank mortgage, according to Money UDN. Jay Chou at his wife’s birthday The two properties, spanning a total of 990 square meters, are in a residential area in Taipei and have scenic views and premium amenities. Sources said the singer had been planning the purchase since last year, finalizing the transaction just

Authorities in Nepal warned of possible fresh flooding on Sunday and urged residents in flood-affected districts to remain on high alert after water levels rose in the Bhotekoshi River. A resident looks at the swollen Trishuli river in Galchhi, Dhading District, Nepal, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026 Flood warning notices were sent to people’s phones early Sunday as rescue crews worked to clear a major highway connecting Kathmandu to one of the areas worst hit by Wednesday’s catastroph

Japan will ease overtime regulation starting Tuesday in a move meant to help spur economic growth but criticised as a relapse into the country's ingrained workaholic culture. Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi at the Prime Minister's office in Tokyo The move comes after the government led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi - a self-proclaimed workaholic - adopted a growth strategy in July calling for revisions to the current oversight of work hours. The change in part reflects calls fro

Online fast-fashion retailer Shein's valuation has dropped by around 70% from a near $100 billion private market peak four years ago, as it aims to raise up to HK$13.86 billion ($1.77 billion) in its Hong Kong IPO launched on Monday. Illustration of the Shein section on the 6th floor of the BHV Marais, Bazar de l Hotel de Ville in Paris, France, on Aug. 5, 2026 Shein is selling 280 million shares between HK$47.60 and HK$49.50 per share, the filings showed, valuing it at close

Chinese actor Ding Yuxi has gifted a fan a gold necklace reportedly worth more than US$4,850 as a “dowry” after her boyfriend proposed to her during his concert. Chinese actor Ding Yuxi at a Lao Feng Xiang jewelry event on Aug. 17, 2026 The fan, known online as King Jiujinjin, shared a video on Douyin showing her boyfriend proposing with a gold ring during Ding’s performance of "Dissipating Dialogue" at a concert in Chengdu, according to AsiaOne. Ding later attended an event

Indonesian authorities have arrested 72 people suspected of starting some of the forest and peatland fires as huge blazes in central and west Indonesia triggered choking haze. In this aerial photo relased by Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, smoke billows as a wildfire razes through a peatland forest in Bulungan, North Kalimantan, Indonesia Indonesia has been battling fires driven by an intensifying El Niño pattern and a prolonge

Tesla and eight other automakers will recall a total of about 4.3 million vehicles ​in China over concerns that doors may be difficult to open in an emergency, marking the country's largest automotive recall. A Model 3 new energy electric vehicle showcased at Tesla's open experiential store in Shanghai, China on May 21, 2026 The recall remedies range ‌from software updates to warning labels and improved markings around door handles. Beijing has this year increased oversight o