China’s Rapid Economic Collapse! Rich Citizens Falling into Poverty in Unimaginable Numbers
A recent report from the Hurun Research Institute showed that by the end of 2024, there were 5.1 million households in China with a...
In world full of turmoil, China ‘stands firm as a mountain’ with compatriots
China has vowed to firmly safeguard its overseas interests – a core objective reaffirmed in its latest five-year plan – at a time when...
Agility and adaptability are in Hong Kong’s DNA, former leader CY Leung says
Escalating geopolitical tensions will not derail Hong Kong’s goal set out in the country’s 15th five-year plan and its efforts to implement the blueprint,...
China girl writes farewell note, offers US$120 to pamper parents, highlights left-behind kids’ lives
A little girl from central China has touched millions of hearts online with a handwritten farewell message and money for her parents as they...
Fears over Exchange Fund discipline overblown: Hong Kong’s dollar peg architect
Hong Kong has adequate safeguards to prevent any misuse of the Exchange Fund, according to the economist known as the “father of the city’s...
Japan’s cultural treasures still exposed to fire risk as safety upgrades stall
Japan’s most treasured historic sites still lack upgraded fire protection, raising concerns that irreplaceable cultural landmarks remain vulnerable to another catastrophic blaze. Government data...
Why have China’s arms imports plummeted by 72% over the past 5 years?
Beijing’s arms imports have nose-dived by nearly three-quarters over the past five years, as it has replaced overseas weapons purchases with domestic technology, according...
Apac property investors recalibrate as data centres go mainstream: CBRE survey
Improving sentiment, shifting risk appetite and a rethink of sector leadership are reshaping real estate strategies across Asia Pacific, according to CBRE’s latest investor...
Oil tops $100 a barrel as Middle East war risks mount
Financial markets in the Middle East, Apac and across the world are being hit as the price of a barrel of crude and West...