Trump Imposes Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China
The US will impose 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada, and 10 percent on China, the White House said. WASHINGTON—The Trump administration will...
Hong Kong to roll out pilot scheme for sports dispute resolution
Published: 8:02pm, 1 Feb 2025Updated: 8:05pm, 1 Feb 2025 A new pilot scheme to resolve sports disputes will be launched later this year, with...
Sam’s Club Packed, But Chinese Supermarkets Empty; Chinese Consumers Voting With Their Feet
January 29 marks the Chinese New Year. While many lament the lack of activity in physical stores and large supermarkets, with shelves overflowing with...
EU finance chief casts doubt on new UK clearing deadline
The European Union’s finance chief said the bloc is open to further extending the deadline for wresting euro clearing from London, casting doubt over...
Myanmar military junta extends mandate to rule by 6 months
Myanmar’s military government on Friday announced another six-month extension of its mandate to rule in preparation for elections it has said will be held...
Chinese regulator looks to boost market stability and confidence in uncertain climate
Published: 7:02pm, 1 Feb 2025Updated: 7:02pm, 1 Feb 2025 China’s financial market regulator has pledged to prioritise market stability and confidence this year as...
Service with a smile: Hong Kong to vote for kind, friendly taxi drivers
Refusing fares, rudeness and overcharging – Hong Kong’s taxi drivers are notorious for their bad service attitude toward passengers, who often grumble that it...
Slow start for Hong Kong’s first new property launch in Year of the Snake
Hong Kong’s first launch of new homes in the Year of the Snake got off to a slow start with less than a fifth...
Hamas releases 3 Israeli hostages in latest Gaza exchange
Palestinian militant group Hamas handed over three Israeli hostages on Saturday, in the latest stage of a truce aimed at ending the 15-month war...