February 2026 – Page 284 – From Inside Asia

Taiwan Should Deepen Trade With Democracies, Not China, Taiwanese President Says

TAIPEI, Taiwan—Taiwan should prioritise economic cooperation with other democracies rather than China, Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said on Feb. 3, as his administration set...

by Frank Fang February 3, 2026

World

Hong Kong developer SHKP’s executive director Maureen Fung resigns on health grounds

Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP), Hong Kong’s largest developer by market capitalisation, said executive director Maureen Fung Sau-yim resigned with immediate effect on Tuesday...

by Enoch Yiu February 3, 2026

World

Why the collapse of the last US-Russia nuclear treaty matters for China and the world

China on Tuesday urged the United States to “respond positively” to Russia’s offer to maintain nuclear warhead limits ahead of Thursday’s expected collapse of...

by Amber Wang February 3, 2026

World

1 month after Maduro abduction, Venezuela moves to reassure China its investments are safe

Venezuela will ensure that Chinese energy, trade and investment interests in the South American country are secure, its envoy to Beijing has said. The...

by Laura Zhou February 3, 2026

US Politics

Trump Says Administration Will Seek $1 Billion in Damages From Harvard

President Donald Trump said on Feb. 2 that his administration would demand Harvard University to pay $1 billion in damages, labeling the university as...

by FIA Staff February 3, 2026

World

Mainland memory firms eye Hong Kong for funds to fuel ‘global ambitions’

A number of mainland-based suppliers of memory chips and storage solutions are pursuing share listings in Hong Kong, signalling a strategic change in how...

by Coco Feng February 3, 2026

World

Operation Santa Claus raises HK$19 million for Hong Kong fire victims, other causes

Hong Kong’s annual fundraiser, Operation Santa Claus (OSC), has wrapped up its campaign this year, raising more than HK$19 million (US$2.4 million) for charitable...

by Cindy Sui February 3, 2026

World

South Korea’s inheritance tax sparks millionaire exodus

South Korea has emerged as one of the countries experiencing the world’s largest outflow of wealthy individuals, in part due to its rigid inheritance...

by The Korea Times February 3, 2026

World

HKMA launches quantum readiness and cybersecurity projects for banks in AI era

Hong Kong’s banking regulator has unveiled four flagship projects, including a quantum computing readiness index, to help the city’s lenders stay competitive and secure...

by Themis Qi February 3, 2026