Hong Kong should use ‘safe haven’ status to draw capital from Gulf: agency chief
Hong Kong should leverage its position as a “safe haven for investment” to attract foreign capital amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East,...
China’s rare earth magnet exports to the US keep falling as Europe gains
China’s exports of rare earth permanent magnets to the United States continue to fall, at a time when Washington and its allies are stepping...
Trump releases AI policy to pre-empt state rules
The White House released an artificial intelligence policy on Friday that aims to pre-empt state rules, ensure protections for children and shield communities from...
Former Shaolin Temple abbot indicted for bribery and embezzlement
Prosecutors have formally indicted Shi Yongxin, the former abbot of the famed Shaolin Temple, four months after his arrest and following a string of...
Can the US reopen the Strait of Hormuz? Many military analysts are sceptical
US air strikes may have weakened Iran’s ability to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, but in the short term it is probably too risky...
China’s Unitree Robotics rides humanoid tide as it targets US$610m IPO
Unitree Robotics, a Hangzhou-based maker of quadruped and humanoid robots, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on Shanghai’s Star Market, seeking to...
Arts Panel Approves Gold Coin Featuring Trump’s Image
The Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) on March 19 unanimously approved the final design for a commemorative 24-karat gold coin featuring an image of...
China’s Russian oil imports spike in early 2026, but Iran war changes outlook
China’s imports of discounted Russian crude oil surged in January and February, though analysts suggest volumes could moderate in the coming months as the...
India steps up regional energy diplomacy, supplies Bangladesh with diesel
India’s move to supply Bangladesh with diesel as fuel prices soar amid the Iran war reflects its “first responder” role in the region and...