China claims New Zealand’s spy report is product of foreign interference
Published: 2:44pm, 14 Aug 2026Updated: 2:52pm, 14 Aug 2026 China’s embassy in Wellington has rejected New Zealand’s latest security assessment as the product of...
The death of Zhu Rongji, China’s economic reformer
Credited as a co-engineer of one of the greatest economic reforms in human history, former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji died on August 12, 2026,...
Shein eyes a valuation rivalling H&M. Will the market buy it?
Online fast-fashion platform Shein believes it deserves a premium valuation comparable to that of industry peers like H&M, citing its business model and global...
8 Takeaways From Albanese’s Phone Call With US President Trump
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has shared a phone call with United States President Donald Trump, which the Australian leader said was “very productive, constructive,...
Family’s bankruptcy drives US-graduated Chinese student to become acclaimed chef
A former wealthy Chinese student in the US transformed her life into that of a private chef after her family faced bankruptcy, establishing a...
Malaysian F1 fans vent fury over sales process, organisers cite ‘high traffic’
Malaysian Formula One (F1) fans hoping to catch the sport’s one-off return to Sepang International Circuit (SIC) after almost a decade are facing a...
SMIC weighs more capacity as AI-related chip demand exceeds forecasts
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) is actively looking at adding equipment in its factories after demand for mature-node chips used alongside AI processors surged...
Actor Henry Cavill draws crowds as neon-lit set evokes memories of old Hong Kong
Published: 12:59pm, 14 Aug 2026Updated: 1:16pm, 14 Aug 2026 Hong Kong’s once-iconic neon signs and outdoor hawker stalls were brought back to life as...
Hong Kong to list first Shanghai free-trade zone bond to defend yuan hub status
Hong Kong is set to welcome its first Shanghai free-trade zone offshore bond, using the landmark listing to defend its status as the world’s...