China Hongqiao Group issues Rmb10.2bn convertible bond
The HKEX listed aluminium giant will use the money to stockpile bauxite, refinance debt, to invest in overseas projects, share repurchases and for general...
Japan’s Prince Hisahito steps into spotlight as succession debate heats up
The young man on course to be Japan’s future emperor is attracting the attention of the country’s voracious media, with rumours of girlfriends and...
Hong Kong needs the people’s wisdom for its 5-year plan to succeed
For decades, Hong Kong thrived as the world’s freest economy without five-year plans, while mainland China rose to become the world’s second largest economy...
Humanoids, robots to drive next chapter of China’s manufacturing dominance: Morgan Stanley
China is poised to leverage the humanoid and robotics market to consolidate its dominance over global manufacturing – a move that echoes its decade-long...
US Trade Court Strikes Down Trump’s 10 Percent Global Tariffs
The U.S. Court of International Trade on May 7 struck down President Donald Trump’s 10-percent global tariffs under the Trade Act of 1974. The...
Was China’s ‘fireworks capital’ rushing its July 4 orders when deadly blast hit?
When a deadly blast rocked a small town in central China this week, killing dozens, hundreds of fireworks factories in the surrounding area were...
China tourist dies after cliff swing fall as safety rope was loose despite her warnings to staff
A young woman tourist in China died after falling from a “cliff swing” ride after her warning that the safety rope was not tied...
U.S. Prepares to Reject More Chinese Visa Applications | China in Focus
The United States is preparing to reject more visa applications from China—if Beijing does not speed up accepting deported Chinese nationals. The message comes...
Hong Kong’s pinball wizards and claw fans defend arcade thrills as curbs loom
Published: 8:30am, 8 May 2026Updated: 11:37am, 8 May 2026 A Hong Kong homemaker sits alone at a pinball machine at a shopping centre in...