China’s private firms given legal recourse with new law
Published: 10:00am, 3 May 2025Updated: 10:16am, 3 May 2025 With the passage of a law designed to bolster China’s private economy, Beijing’s frequent shows...
Two Democratic Governors Considering a Run for President in 2028
Kentucky Gov. Beshear and former Rhode Island Gov. Raimondo said they’re open to running, while several others are the subject of speculation. WASHINGTON—A number...
Trump Admin Settles Lawsuit With Maine Over Food Funding Freeze
Trump had previously warned Maine’s governor that the funds would be withheld if the state continued to allow men to play women’s sports. The...
China’s tentative property rebound looks wobbly as Trump’s tariffs bring a wave of doubt
For Shanghai resident Kong Jiongjiong, a missed opportunity meant the difference between a windfall and a potential loss. Advertisement Kong, a journalist, paid 1.5...
Amid Trade Tensions, Chinese Factories Are Halting Operations and Giving Workers Longer Leave
Amid the ongoing trade war, Chinese factories are putting operations on hold and giving their workers extended leave, while this year’s Canton Fair saw...
Indians weather the heat with smartwatches and cool roofs
Published: 9:32am, 3 May 2025Updated: 9:41am, 3 May 2025 It is a little past 10am and the heat is already blazing on the outskirts...
Making chess fun: Nemo Zhou is an influencer and woman grandmaster on a mission
Nemo Zhou Qiyu’s many guises include content creator, video game streamer and model, but it is her status as a WGM, or woman grandmaster,...
Mahathir Mohamad on Trump, tariffs – and the end of America’s century
The world is shifting, and with it comes an unsettling sense of uncertainty. Advertisement Once the undisputed leader of the post-war order, the United...
Meet the top Hong Kong ice climber looking to become ‘queen of bun queens’
Published: 9:00am, 3 May 2025Updated: 9:07am, 3 May 2025 Hongkonger Janet Kung Tsz-shan is one of the rare few with mastery over the disciplines...