Hormuz toll debate: China experts propose ‘innovative’ solutions as impasse persists
While the world remains divided over the unresolved issue of toll collection in the Strait of Hormuz, some Chinese experts have proposed pegging fees...
Hong Kong spent HK$1.13 billion on Legco poll, up by 35% over figure for 2021
Hong Kong spent HK$1.13 billion (US$144.27 million) on the Legislative Council election last year, or nearly 35 per cent more than on the previous...
For Asia, US-Iran ceasefire offers little relief – and much uncertainty
The two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran is a real diplomatic breakthrough. It has reopened the Strait of Hormuz, triggered a relief...
How can Beijing prepare for Trump’s ‘drunken boxing’ style before he meets Xi in China?
A temporary but fragile ceasefire is in place after US President Donald Trump pulled back from the brink of a wider Iran war. For...
US$3 million Faberge egg heist at London pub ends in jail for thief
A thief who swiped a handbag from a London pub containing a Faberge egg and watch set valued at up to £2.2 million (US$3...
China sidelined: EU shelves rare strategy debate as Middle East crisis takes priority
A long-awaited EU debate on China has been shelved in favour of the Middle East crisis, highlighting how Europe is struggling to treat Beijing...
China’s yuan settlements hit record, and the Iran conflict is looking like a catalyst
Rising demand for yuan settlement amid Middle East tensions is driving record transaction amounts in China’s cross-border payment system, analysts said, building on years...
China throws the switch on battery buildout ‘equal to 10 times US capacity in 2025’
China’s leading battery makers have unveiled plans to add more than 600 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of new production capacity for the energy storage system (ESS)...
Alibaba cloud growth forecast to accelerate with AI push, higher service charges: analysts
Alibaba Group Holding’s cloud and artificial intelligence unit is expected to remain a prime engine for the March quarter, with the growth rate forecast...