Is South Korea’s ‘metropolitan visa’ for shipbuilding worth the cost of foreign labour?
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has sparked intense debate with his comments on the “metropolitan visa” policy, aimed at supplying foreign labour to...
The US is working on cheaper munitions. Should China follow its lead?
China should consider following the US’ lead by investing in low-cost guided munitions to counter future mass drone warfare, according to a Chinese military...
Death of Filipino in Russia-Ukraine war sparks fears of forced recruitment
The first documented case of a Filipino man who died fighting alongside Russian forces in the Ukraine war has raised concerns in the Philippines...
Exchange Fund reports record earnings in 2025
The Exchange Fund posted its best-ever annual gain since the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) began releasing the data in 2003, as solid stock...
Hong Kong hit with record cyberattacks in 2025 as AI-linked threats rise
The number of cyberattacks in Hong Kong hit a record high in 2025, with detected system vulnerabilities tripling, prompting experts to warn that artificial...
On EV targets, Europe should take a page from China’s playbook
In the global shift towards carbon neutral mobility, a striking role reversal is taking shape. China, often seen as a top-down planner, has emerged...
As US naval strike force sails near Iran, Trump faces ‘no easy levers’ against Tehran
With the recent arrival of a US Navy aircraft carrier task force in the Middle East near Iran, President Donald Trump is set to...
Historic EU-India trade deal to slash auto tariffs, double bloc’s India exports by 2032
After nearly two decades of efforts, the European Union and India have formally concluded negotiations in New Delhi for a free-trade deal, shoring up...