Walmart’s Sam’s Club accelerates expansion in China as membership passes 10.7 million
US membership-only retailer Sam’s Club has sped up its expansion in China this year, with the launch of its sixth Beijing location on Monday...
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Chinese couple’s surgery fundraising highlights how sudden fame ignites support, backlash
A woman in China, suffering from severe scoliosis, has gone viral after accusations that she is “making money by doing nothing” surfaced. This scrutiny...
AIIB appoints Gustavo De Rosa as chief financial officer
September 02, 2026 The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has appointed Gustavo De Rosa as chief financial officer (CFO), effective August 31.
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India defies Iran war oil shock to keep 8% growth on track
India’s stronger-than-expected first quarter growth has bolstered analysts’ confidence that it can sustain its momentum through the rest of the financial year and remain...
China’s No 2 foundry Hua Hong invests US$2b in new fab to meet surging AI-driven demand
Published: 5:30pm, 2 Sep 2026Updated: 5:43pm, 2 Sep 2026 Major Chinese foundry Hua Hong Grace Semiconductor is pouring US$2 billion into a massive capacity...
Advocacy group urges Hong Kong to let residents tap pension savings for homes
Published: 5:28pm, 2 Sep 2026Updated: 6:04pm, 2 Sep 2026 A Hong Kong advocacy group has urged the government to let residents use a portion...
Denmark sends conscripts to Greenland, signalling aim to boost Arctic defences
For the first time in recent history, Danish conscripts have been deployed to Greenland, as Denmark moves to bolster its presence in the Arctic...
Xi makes world tour ahead of White House summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping touched down in Egypt on Tuesday, the second stop in a potentially busy month of travel that will probably conclude...
BYD, Leapmotor buck EV market slowdown as pressure piles up on small rivals
Top performers BYD and Leapmotor clawed their way up higher in terms of sales last month, even as China’s electric vehicle (EV) market was...