Sculpture in middle of ‘Mirror of the Sky’ China lake criticised for disrupting serene beauty
China’s Chaka Salt Lake, a heaven-like tourist attraction hailed as a “mirror of the sky”, has hit the headlines over an “ugly” installation. The...
Can Indonesia turn holiday island Bali into a global financial hub?
Indonesia has unveiled a new vision to transform the holiday island of Bali into a global finance hub inspired by destinations such as Dubai,...
Europe readies trade war weapon amid China export deluge
The European Commission is working on a new trade weapon as the continent struggles to contend with a flood of low-cost imports from China....
EU cyber plan barring Chinese suppliers will cost US$430 billion: report
The European Union’s push to bar Chinese suppliers from its critical infrastructure under a proposed new Cybersecurity Act would cost the bloc a jaw-dropping...
Hong Kong retail sales jump 12.8% in March on back of higher car sales
Published: 4:57pm, 6 May 2026Updated: 5:10pm, 6 May 2026 Hong Kong’s retail sales jumped by 12.8 per cent in March, bringing first-quarter growth to...
Is Rubio’s star rising in Trump world? Duel with Vance for 2028 heats up
It was the perfect split-screen for the race to succeed Donald Trump – so long as your name is Marco Rubio and not J.D....
Airport Authority reports ‘less than’ 5% cancellations despite Middle East war
Published: 4:37pm, 6 May 2026Updated: 4:39pm, 6 May 2026 Fewer than 5 per cent of Hong Kong flights have been cancelled in May and...
Asia must unite to avert an Iran war food crisis
Asia’s next food crisis is under way. After the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz collapsed, sending shock waves across...
All 90 Hong Kong lawmakers to visit Beijing for first time since 1997 handover
Published: 4:12pm, 6 May 2026Updated: 4:42pm, 6 May 2026 Hong Kong’s legislature is set to visit Beijing as a full body for the first...