Hong Kong, Macau link bond clearance systems to create larger market for fundraising
Hong Kong and Macau have linked up their bond clearance and settlements systems, creating a larger market for fixed-income financial products that can help...
‘It’s a win’: Philippines, China uphold South China Sea deal on resupply missions
In a rare moment of accord amid their simmering feud over the South China Sea, Beijing and Manila have agreed to maintain a provisional...
Astronomers hail blacklisted Chinese institute’s contribution to US telescope
As US astronomers cheer the completion of the state-of-the-art project to rejuvenate the iconic Hale Telescope, one key collaborator is locked out of the...
Malaysians shun Chinese work culture as diverging values make hiring hard
Staffing challenges at Malaysian businesses owe more to clashing expectations between bosses and younger workers than to a wider issue over work ethic, recruitment...
Read the full transcript of Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration speech
Vice-President Vance, Speaker Johnson, Senator Thune, Chief Justice Roberts, justices of the United States Supreme Court, President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama, President Biden,...
Hong Kong museums are taking tours for disabled people to the next level
Stella Lee Yuen-wa, a Hong Kong Sign Language (HKSL) teacher who is deaf, is passionate about art and enjoys going on guided tours of...
Enrique Tarrio, Former Proud Boys Leader, Freed From Prison After Trump Pardons Jan. 6 Defendants
President Donald Trump has pardoned Jan. 6 defendants and commuted the sentences of others, with family members of some saying they’ve been set free....
Think ‘Japan First’ and don’t kowtow, ex-Trump aide urges Tokyo
Published: 11:04am, 21 Jan 2025Updated: 12:53pm, 21 Jan 2025 Taking a “Japan First” mindset is vital for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to build meaningful...
Nvidia CEO’s whirlwind Taiwan tour: from Lunar New Year banquets to night market visits
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang wrapped up a fast-paced 55-hour visit to Taiwan, which included engagements with top industry leaders and visits to key manufacturing...