NZ First Introduces Bill to Protect Cash Transactions
New Zealand First—one of three parties in New Zealand’s coalition government—has introduced a bill that will prohibit businesses from refusing cash payments for goods...
Hong Kong leaders say city is good place for investors to seek stability
Hong Kong is an ideal place for investors to seek stability and move resources away from riskier parts of the world, according to Alpha...
‘Truly regrettable’: Trump slaps 25% tariffs on South Korea and Japan. What now?
US President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement of 25 per cent tariffs on imports from key trade partners including South Korea and Japan has been...
Experts urge Hong Kong to be a ‘value partner’, not just a ‘superconnector’
Published: 2:28pm, 8 Jul 2025Updated: 4:58pm, 8 Jul 2025 Hong Kong should ensure it acts as a “value partner” in addition to its role...
Hong Kong scam losses down 25% in first 5 months of year, but cases up
Scam-related losses in Hong Kong declined by 25 per cent to HK$2.8 billion (US$357 million) in the first five months of the year, but...
Bean there, done that? Starbucks’ Korean border outlet proves a smash hit
A Starbucks branch perched at the edge of one of the world’s most heavily militarised borders has brewed up a remarkable success, drawing more...
Rare earth dominance: why China still holds the cards despite global pushback
Beijing’s recent export controls on rare earths have spurred a flurry of international efforts to diversify supply chains and reduce China’s long-standing dominance in...
A third of chip supply threatened by climate change by 2035: PwC
Climate change could disrupt a third of the world’s semiconductor supply by 2035, as severe drought threatens the mining of copper – a critical...
Malaysian sisters wed foreigners, communicate with gestures, spark online hilarity
Three Malaysian sisters have caused online hilarity after they married men from different countries, forcing their family to break the language barriers by using...