If China wants the EU as a partner, it must offer concrete cooperation
Hesitation is no longer an option. China and the European Union must redefine their partnership now or accept lasting estrangement. Donald Trump’s return as...
Trump’s sweeping tax-cut bill moves on to Senate after US House passes it
The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives narrowly passed a sweeping tax and spending bill that would enact much of President Donald Trump’s policy agenda...
Lenovo caught off guard by tariffs even as AI PCs deliver strong annual revenue
Lenovo Group, the world’s largest personal computer maker, said it is grappling with an unexpected blow from the latest US-China tariffs, even as robust...
Chinese and French presidents tackle cognac tariffs in phone call: Macron
Published: 8:09pm, 22 May 2025Updated: 8:50pm, 22 May 2025 French President Emmanuel Macron said after a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping on...
Labubu, Molly toys put spotlight on Hong Kong culture in Shenzhen festival
Global toy sensations Labubu and Molly alongside several Hong Kong household brands have been featured at a cultural industry fair in Shenzhen, with local...
Do Lady Gaga’s Singapore shows signal end to ticket-buying mayhem, slow demand?
Singapore’s concert boom may be cooling with reports of underwhelming resale prices for Lady Gaga’s shows, as tourism experts point to geopolitical uncertainty and...
Sri Lanka’s neutrality strained as India-Pakistan tensions rise after Kashmir attacks
Sri Lanka’s long-standing policy of non-alignment is facing renewed scrutiny, as deepening ties with India strain its neutrality amid rising tensions between New Delhi...
Hong Kong labour group calls for review of imported worker policy amid job losses
A local labour union has urged the Hong Kong government to review its imported labour policy after a survey revealed that more than half...
US and China must continue talks, avoid ‘economic nationalism’: former top diplomat
A former top South Korean diplomat has urged China and the United States to push ahead with negotiations to inject stability into their relationship,...