In an interview with Xinhua, the Russian leader commends Beijing’s peace efforts and its ‘unprecedented level of strategic partnership’ with Moscow.
Singapore’s fourth prime minister will be sworn in on Wednesday evening, taking the reins at a time of intensifying great power rivalry abroad and an increased appetite for political opposition at home.
Beijing says five media and political figures from Taiwan will be subject to punitive measures, accusing them of provoking cross-strait hostility.
Cathay Pacific paid about HK$60.62 million to its 20 executive directors last year, up 21.6 per cent compared with 2022.
Increased patrols come after discovery of crushed corals near Sabina Shoal, as analyst says the move shows Manila is preparing for potential escalation of tensions.
Some EU member states with major automotive ties to China are voicing their opposition to any push to match US import tariffs, or to impose any duties at all.
Alibaba Group Holding’s primary dual listing in Hong Kong could open the doors for China’s 210 million investors to buy a stake in the US$400 billion behemoth.
How explorers and conservationists protect our planet along Africa’s Zambezi River, on Canada’s Mount Logan, Swiss Alps’ glaciers, and plains of Chile and Argentina.
Streets and alleyways on the scenic outlying island are packed for the Cheung Chau Da Jiu Festival.
After his visit to Beijing to sign US$6 billion shipbuilding deal, al-Kaabi reports friendly meetings and good prospects for further cooperation.
The added value of the financial sector is being calculated via a new set of metrics to increase statistical accuracy and cut down on data manipulation, making GDP figures more resilient to massaging by localities.
The government said citizens from China, Vietnam and India will need to take part in lottery-style bids for the programme from next year.
Hong Kong trade office in London was where former city leader Carrie Lam and ex-finance chief John Tsang nurtured their budding government careers.
Authorities in Hangzhou, the capital of China’s Zhejiang province, are planning to buy homes and rent them at affordable rates, to reduce inventory and boost sales.
About half of Malaysia’s over 30,000 telecommunications towers are located in just four of 13 states, EdgePoint CEO Suresh Sidhu says.
About 20 million consumers on the mainland are expected to take part in the nationwide trade-in programme via JD.com’s platform.
Celebrities who have remained silent on the crisis in Gaza are feeling the wrath of angry fans who are blocking them on social media platforms.
ByteDance’s aggressive pricing for its Doubao large language model family shows the increased opportunity in mainland China, where more firms are scrambling to adopt GenAI tools.
Bridgewater Associates, the world’s biggest hedge fund slashed its holdings drastically in the first quarter in a move may have been too hasty and caused it to miss out on the recent bull run.
The private bank has increased its headcount, mainly relationship managers and senior bankers, by 15 per cent this year. It sees Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai as stepping stones to expand its business.
Official says the plan is to build a control point in Luohu, with co-location arrangements adopted.
Hong Kong must walk the talk, and get Beijing’s backing to showcase how ‘two systems’ is not only alive but working well.
Traditional bouquets and family lunch just as important for some, as last-minute shoppers hit Mong Kok’s flower market.
With its narrowbody C919 flying regular routes and orders pouring in, China has already started design work on the next generation of its domestically produced commercial aircraft – the C939.
Fresh US tariffs targeting China’s new-energy sector are imminent, threatening to thwart export efforts aimed at alleviating a market oversupply.
Lack of a level playing field is underlying issue of overcapacity, Berlin’s representative in Beijing said, in a wide-ranging interview.