LeadShine's Zheng on China's Robotics Supply Chain

‘A formidable predator’: Italian scientists relying on octopuses to get blue crab populations in check

The Italian government has previously been urged to declare a state of emergency over the blue crab explosion, fuelled by climate-warmed waters. Italian scientists have become octopus breeders in the latest battle of a long running war against invasive blue crabs. Known for their sharp, blue-tinted claws the creatures are estimated to have wreaked €200 million worth of damage on the fishing industry.

Pet owner barred from leaving Hong Kong pending trial over his dog’s fatal attacks

A man has been barred from leaving Hong Kong pending trial over allegations that he failed to properly control his dog, which mauled two smaller pets to death and injured a third. Yuen Long resident Ng Shui-ting, 52, appeared at Tuen Mun Court on Thursday to face two charges brought by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department. He allegedly failed to keep the 60kg (132lbs) dog securely restrained on a leash no longer than two metres, allowing it to enter and remain in the open...

Darwin man charged with money laundering from illicit tobacco sales

Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison

Hui's sentencing marks a pivotal moment in the fallout from Evergrande's collapse, which shook China's property sector.