Has Hong Kong’s retail sector turned the corner after August’s sales surge?
Hong Kong’s unexpectedly robust retail sales in August were bolstered by a surge in tourism and a strong local stock market but recovery remains...
Market for sensor-laden smart tyres needs standards to get rolling: Goodyear
Sensor-enabled smart tyres that promise to maximise energy efficiency, safety and durability will take years to catch on globally, according to the Asia head...
Yunnan, China’s coffee capital, grinds out exports to meet global demand
Long known as China’s coffee capital, the southwestern province of Yunnan is moving higher up the global value chain as rising international prices and...
China’s US$21 billion in gold ETFs shines amid metal’s continued rise
Chinese investors sitting on 150 billion yuan (US$21 billion) worth of gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are likely to enjoy an extended run of a...
Lawmakers Push to End Discriminatory College Pricing
Two high school seniors with a B-plus average and similar extracurricular activities get accepted to the same four-year private college. Their household incomes are...
Homeland Security Removes 5 TSA Officials Over Biden-Era Watchlist
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said on Sept. 30 that it removed five senior officials from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), accusing them...
Trump Weighs Cutting Agencies as Government Shutdown Enters Day 2
President Donald Trump on Oct. 2 touted the ongoing government shutdown as an opportunity to target various federal agencies, saying he will meet with...
US Will Support Soybean Farmers During China Negotiations: Bessent
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Oct. 2 that the federal government would offer “substantial support” to American farmers as China refuses to buy...
Trump Admin Asks 9 Colleges to Agree to New Rules for Preferential Funding
President Donald Trump on Oct. 1 offered some of the most prestigious public and private U.S. universities preferred consideration for federal funding, a White House...