China’s CMOC makes US$1 billion Brazil gold push as bullion jumps on rising global risks
One of China’s largest mining companies has taken control of three gold mines in Brazil in a deal worth about US$1 billion, as gold...
Carney rolls eyes at US Treasury chief, says he told Trump he meant what he said at Davos
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Tuesday that he told US President Donald Trump that he meant what he said in his speech...
California’s Newsom launches TikTok probe, accusing app of suppressing Trump criticism
California Governor Gavin Newsom accused TikTok on Monday of suppressing content critical of US President Donald Trump as he launched a review to decide...
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as US signals defence shift
North Korea fired what appeared to be ballistic missiles off its east coast days after the US released a new defence strategy signalling a...
Composite tool find puts China at centre of tech revolution up to 160,000 years ago: paper
China may have led a Stone Age technological race as early as 160,000 years ago, by crafting sophisticated stone tools for cutting, piercing and...
Taco Trump tally: US president carries out only 1 in 4 tariff threats
In less than three weeks, US President Donald Trump has issued four sweeping tariff threats that, in normal times, would rattle investors, unnerve CEOs...
Hong Kong drivers warned to look out for sham compensation claims
Hong Kong police and insurers have warned motorists to be alert to road scammers seeking unusually high and belated compensation claims stemming from minor...
Hong Kong Lunar New Year parade to feature Labubu, wishing tree on floats
Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year parade next month is expected to attract 100,000 people, with global toy sensation Labubu and the city’s storied wishing...
Hong Kong eyes bigger marathon with egg waffles and milk tea to cheer runners
Hong Kong authorities have signalled openness to expanding the city’s annual marathon, suggesting future routes could bring runners closer to the public, allowing residents...