Mongol parents in China bind babies in sand-filled cradles to mimic mother’s embrace
Families in northern China bind babies in wooden cradles to mimic a mother’s embrace, with the cot sometimes being padded with nappies or even...
Iran faces ‘no-win situation’ as sanctions, threat of Israeli strikes loom
With UN sanctions set to be reactivated against Iran on Sunday, Tehran finds itself facing a tough choice between capitulation to US President Donald...
Hong Kong’s office market picks up amid IPO boom, demand from Chinese law firms
Hong Kong’s office segment is picking up due to leasing demand from mainland Chinese law firms and financial groups, supported by a buoyant stock...
How have China’s 5-year plans shaped its economic trajectory?
Though China moved away from a command economy decades ago, its successive five-year plans have remained a pillar of macroeconomic policymaking. Advertisement Despite that...
How you can prepare for a super typhoon as Ragasa batters Hong Kong
Hong Kong and its neighbouring areas are on high alert as Super Typhoon Ragasa makes its way to the city, poised to bring strong...
P&C insurers brace for claims from Super Typhoon Ragasa
September 24, 2025 Super Typhoon Ragasa is a causing widespread disruption in the region across Hong Kong, Taiwan, the Philippines, mainland China, Macau and...
Hong Kong expected to keep T8 until 8pm as Super Typhoon Ragasa moves away
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What to Know About Changes to Foreign Workers’ H-1B Visa Program
President Donald Trump announced on Sept. 19 a new fee structure for obtaining an H-1B visa. Companies will now have to pay a one-time...
Trump Warns Against Globalist Agendas in UN Address, Holds Bilaterals
[epoch_component type=”live_update” section_title=”Zelenskyy: Trump Appears More Aligned With Ukraine Following Meeting” update_time=”2025-09-23T17:42″ inline_authors=”183691″ update_source=”” pinned=”false”] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters that U.S. President...