Does India’s surprise tariff move on US signal a tougher stance on trade or just ‘symbolism’?
India has filed a formal dispute with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over US tariffs on steel and aluminium – a surprise move that...
Japanese military training plane crashes with 2 on board
A Japanese military training plane crashed near a lake shortly after take-off with two people on board, authorities said on Wednesday. Advertisement “A T-4...
EU’s Von der Leyen loses court case over secret Pfizer texts
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen lost a court fight against attempts to force her to disclose secret text messages with Pfizer’s boss...
Xi Faces Countless Enemies, Rumors Say He’ll Step Down This Fall, 3 Anti-Xi Forces Unite
Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping has been traveling abroad frequently, which makes it seem like he’s still fully in charge. But now there...
From gyms to supermarkets, Hong Kong tenants are spoiled for discounts amid retail gloom
Hong Kong’s retail landlords are extending more rental discounts to their tenants, property agents said, amid a tough operating environment. Advertisement Japanese supermarket chain...
China and Russia sign nuclear reactor deal to fuel lunar research station
China and Russia have signed a deal to build a nuclear power plant on the moon, a project that would provide energy for a...
China’s Zhipu eyes expansion via Belt and Road Initiative as global AI market heats up
Chinese start-up Zhipu AI plans to drive international expansion on the back of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, heating up global competition with rival...
HSBC moves to repossess Hong Kong flat of Abby Choi’s former father-in-law
HSBC has taken legal action against the former father-in-law of slain Hong Kong model Abby Choi Tin-fung over outstanding mortgage payments on his subsidised...
Hong Kong judges doubt government to blame for lack of slavery law after sex case
Hong Kong’s top judges have cast doubt on whether the government should be blamed for the lack of bespoke legislation penalising forced labour after...