China’s Rare Earth Curbs Threaten Europe’s Defense, Economy: Experts
China’s latest rare earth export curbs could severely disrupt Europe’s defense and economic sectors, experts warn, with calls mounting for concrete EU-U.S. cooperation to...
Why top Chinese scientist warned public against ‘hubris’ over country’s advances
Published: 5:00pm, 21 Oct 2025Updated: 5:59pm, 21 Oct 2025 The Chinese people have been urged to stay “calm and objective” about the country’s advances...
‘Light in our darkest days’: mum of slain Malaysian schoolgirl moved by support
Wong Lee Ping, the grieving mother of 16-year-old Yap Shing Xuen, whose brutal murder on October 14 shocked Malaysia, has expressed profound gratitude for...
A kiss, then goodbye: France’s ex-president Sarkozy enters jail proclaiming innocence
Published: 4:54pm, 21 Oct 2025Updated: 4:59pm, 21 Oct 2025 France’s ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy became the first former head of an EU state to be...
Hong Kong an aviation hub for Greater Bay Area, beyond: Airport Authority chief
The Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is poised to serve as a major infrastructure for the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and markets beyond, as...
Sea CEO sees path to US$1 trillion market cap with help of AI
Sea founder Forrest Li told employees a trillion dollar market capitalisation – an increase of about 10 times – is possible as the Southeast...
Can Scott Bessent see China’s trade counterstrike with clear eyes?
After a video call last Saturday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng are expected to meet in Malaysia this week...
Hong Kong’s Legco withdraws farewell motion amid electoral fairness concerns
Published: 4:15pm, 21 Oct 2025Updated: 4:59pm, 21 Oct 2025 Hong Kong’s legislature will break from another tradition by withdrawing a valedictory motion marking the...
Hong Kong retains top spot in finance, logistics and tourism in Greater Bay Area
Published: 4:12pm, 21 Oct 2025Updated: 4:30pm, 21 Oct 2025 Hong Kong has retained its leading position in three out of six major industries within...