UK recognises Palestinian state despite US opposition, joins allies
The UK is expected to recognise a Palestinian state later on Sunday despite opposition from the US, after judging that Israel has not met...
China is banking on AI as next driver of growth
Can artificial intelligence become the backbone of a nation’s economy and society? China is betting big on it. Advertisement On August 26, the State...
China businesswoman falls for employee, gifts him US$420,000 to settle divorce
An entrepreneur in China, captivated by her young married subordinate, gave him three million yuan (US$420,000) to facilitate his divorce and compensate his wife....
‘It’s tragic’: H-1B workers rushing back to US liken panic to Covid-era madness
Published: 3:23pm, 21 Sep 2025Updated: 3:24pm, 21 Sep 2025 Panic, confusion and anger reigned as workers on H-1B visas from India and China were...
Hong Kong’s John Lee rejects suspension mechanism idea for labour import scheme
Hong Kong’s leader has ruled out introducing a suspension mechanism for the city’s labour importation scheme or fining employers for abusing the policy, amid...
Trump Administration Strikes Deal to Regain Control of Washington Union Station
WASHINGTON—The Trump administration said late Friday it has struck a deal to restore federal control of Washington Union Station in the nation’s capital. Last...
Trump to Host Turkey President Erdogan at White House on Sept. 25
President Donald Trump said on Friday that he will host Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan at the White House on Sept. 25 and that he...
China’s micro-drama craze turns idle real estate projects into lavish film sets
In Xingyang, Henan province, a long-stalled project by Evergrande – the world’s most indebted real estate developer – lays bare two sharply contrasting realities....
Hong Kong’s Paul Chan banks on better market sentiments as sectors stabilise
Published: 2:15pm, 21 Sep 2025Updated: 2:25pm, 21 Sep 2025 Hong Kong’s finance chief has anticipated improving market sentiments after downward trends in the retail,...