Hong Kong retail recovery rolls on for third month as July sales rise 1.8%
Published: 4:55pm, 1 Sep 2025Updated: 5:00pm, 1 Sep 2025 A recent improvement in Hong Kong’s retail sector spilled into July, with sales rising by...
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New World’s Cheng family weighs capital injection, sources say
New World Development’s controlling shareholder, the billionaire Cheng family, is considering injecting capital into the debt-laden Hong Kong developer as early as the end...
Lagarde warns Trump’s Fed meddling poses ‘serious danger’ to world economy
The US Federal Reserve losing its independence would pose a “serious danger” to the world, according to European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde....
Hedge funds boost options bets for yuan to strengthen past 7
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Hong Kong police inspector spared jail for running red light, causing injury
A Hong Kong court has spared a police inspector from jail for driving through a red light and causing serious injuries to a pedestrian...
Tesla sees exodus of South Korean retail investors as crypto’s allure rises
South Korea’s retail investors are losing faith in Tesla’s stock, ramping up their selling last month amid growing disillusionment with the electric carmaker and...
Why South Korea and Japan are turning against foreign homebuyers
Government measures to deter foreign buyers from purchasing residential properties are by no means the preserve of Asian economies. In February 2024, Canada extended...
China’s 3 Food Delivery Giants Report Huge Drop in Profits in 2nd Quarter
The second quarter financial reports of China’s three major food delivery platforms have been released, showing a significant drop in profits. Although the companies...
French influence in Vietnam declines as Chinese language, culture gain ground
As Vietnam celebrates the 80th anniversary of its declaration of independence from colonial rule this week, French cultural influence remains ubiquitous, but not many...