US turns to low-cost Blackbeard hypersonic missiles to overwhelm Chinese defences
The US Navy aims to field a relatively low-cost hypersonic missile on its carrier-based fighters, a weapon that could pose a new challenge to...
China, EU take a breath after surprise deal brings temporary halt to trade tussle
Published: 7:56pm, 12 Oct 2026Updated: 8:07pm, 12 Oct 2026 Weeks of high-wire negotiations between China and the EU culminated in a surprise trade deal...
Hong Kong steps up Russia arrival checks after Siberian lab worker’s death
Published: 7:26pm, 12 Oct 2026Updated: 8:26pm, 12 Oct 2026 Hong Kong will step up health surveillance measures for arrivals after a laboratory worker at...
UK comedian Russell Brand in London court for rape trial start
Jury selection took place on Monday for the trial of British actor and comedian Russell Brand over alleged historical crimes including rape and other...
Hong Kong to expand indices, derivatives and yuan-denominated products: HKEX CEO
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) is planning further measures to boost market liquidity, attract more international investors and expand the use of China’s...
AI fuelling growth while putting Asia’s young workers at risk, IMF meeting hears
Published: 7:04pm, 12 Oct 2026Updated: 7:10pm, 12 Oct 2026 An investment surge into artificial intelligence may be helping prop up a global economy battered...
Global diesel shortage: why Gulf refined fuel exports lag crude oil shipments
Global diesel prices remain near record highs as Gulf producers struggle to restore refined-fuel exports, despite a recovery in crude shipments and pledges by...
Co-care scheme may help prevent 9% of stroke, heart failure cases in next decade
Published: 6:41pm, 12 Oct 2026Updated: 7:48pm, 12 Oct 2026 About 9 per cent of stroke and heart failure cases may be prevented in Hong...
How China and the EU pressed pause on trade war – and what it took to get there
Weeks of high-wire negotiations between China and the EU culminated in a surprise trade deal that will, among other measures, impose strict quotas on...