China’s economy can grow by up to 5% over next 5 years, ex-finance official says
Published: 8:00pm, 19 Oct 2025Updated: 8:00pm, 19 Oct 2025 China can sustain annual growth of 4.5 to 5 per cent over its next five-year...
Chinese firm thanks ‘sales consultant’ Trump as tariff threat spurs orders
A Chinese exporter said it has seen a sudden surge in orders as US humanoid robot makers and artificial intelligence (AI) companies – including...
Opportunities for Hong Kong on sidelines of Xi-Trump summit in South Korea
Published: 7:56pm, 19 Oct 2025Updated: 8:00pm, 19 Oct 2025 Ahead of a hugely uncertain yet highly anticipated summit between the leaders of the world’s...
Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to ceasefire after deadly fighting
Published: 7:51pm, 19 Oct 2025Updated: 7:52pm, 19 Oct 2025 Afghanistan and Pakistan, embroiled in fighting that has killed dozens of people and injured hundreds,...
Chinese minister calls out US ‘protectionism’ in shipping industry
China’s Minister of Transport Liu Wei has called on shipping companies and port operators worldwide to promote free trade in a “concerted effort” to...
Hong Kong steps up awareness of money laundering, scam risks for migrant workers
Published: 7:00pm, 19 Oct 2025Updated: 1:34am, 20 Oct 2025 Hong Kong police and various consulates in the city have stepped up efforts to educate...
Breaking: Total Decoupling! Microsoft, Amazon, Google Speed Up Exit from China
As tensions between the U.S. and China escalate, American tech companies are stepping up efforts to move their supply chains out of China. Microsoft,...
Israel attacks Gaza, blames Hamas for threatening ceasefire
Published: 6:51pm, 19 Oct 2025Updated: 9:24pm, 19 Oct 2025 Gaza’s nine-day-old ceasefire came under strain on Sunday after the Israeli army said it launched...
3 held in Hong Kong as new smuggling tactic of dropping cocaine at sea uncovered
Published: 6:16pm, 19 Oct 2025Updated: 6:21pm, 19 Oct 2025 Hong Kong police have arrested three men after discovering around 69kg of suspected cocaine worth...