Germany opens Nato naval command centre on Baltic Sea
Germany on Monday inaugurated a new Nato naval command centre to boost defence readiness in the Baltic Sea region as Russia pursues its invasion...
Hong Kong holds off sweeping privacy law revamp over concerns of impact on businesses
A long-awaited legislative reform to empower Hong Kong authorities to penalise companies over data breaches has been put on hold over concerns it might...
Hong Kong trade body hails liquor tax cut but some firms find little to cheer about
Hong Kong’s trade promotion body has hailed the recent tax cut on liquor as a “first step” in turning the city into a hub...
Hong Kong traders call for grace period ahead of second phase of plastics ban next year
Published: 7:12pm, 21 Oct 2024Updated: 7:44pm, 21 Oct 2024 Hong Kong traders are urging authorities to grant another grace period for the second phase...
China’s Lithium Battery Giant Catl Halts Production, Signaling a Major Shakeup in the Industry
Amid a challenging economic environment and declining market demand in China, the lithium battery industry is facing significant struggles, including overcapacity, low utilization rates,...
Hong Kong police issue public appeals for help to locate missing 15-year-old twin sisters
Published: 6:41pm, 21 Oct 2024Updated: 6:44pm, 21 Oct 2024 Hong Kong police have issued two appeals for the public’s help to find a pair...
Microsoft closes Azure subscription for individuals to access OpenAI in mainland China
Microsoft on Monday closed individual OpenAI subscriptions in mainland China via its Azure cloud-computing platform, which had been the only legitimate way for such...
China could fend off EU tariff moves with more direct investment: analyst
China may face more tariff moves by the European Union while the bloc attempts to reduce its reliance on the country’s critical raw materials,...
Vietnam parliament elects army general Luong Cuong as state president
Vietnam’s parliament elected on Monday army general Luong Cuong as the new state president in a widely anticipated move that is expected to bring...