IMF urges China to prioritise consumption-led rebalancing, curb industrial policy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on China to make the shift to a consumption-led growth model an “overarching priority”, while urging the...
Surpluses, investments, tax breaks: what’s in it for you in Hong Kong’s budget 2026-27
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po has announced an array of industry spending and relief measures in Hong Kong’s budget, in response to the city’s...
How ‘little giants’ help China defend its manufacturing dominance
Against the news of China’s record trade surplus of US$1.19 trillion last year, some have warned it is making trade impossible, arguing that the...
China’s yuan strengthens to near 3-year high as US dollar uncertainty grows
China’s yuan has strengthened to its highest level against the US dollar in nearly three years, with its official fixing rate also firming amid...
Why China ancient custom requires children to ‘sell ignorance’ on Lunar New Year’s Eve
While many people in today’s China watch the state media CCTV’s gala show on the Lunar New Year Eve, about 1,000 years ago children...
South Korea axes visa barriers for Indonesians in 30 million visitor drive
South Korea unveiled an ambitious package of tourism measures on Wednesday, including looser visa rules, expanded regional airport routes and a crackdown on price...
EU’s tech ban, China’s mysterious Nantianmen project: 7 science highlights
We have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like...
Xiaomi deepens push into chips and AI as peers race to develop humanoid robotics
Xiaomi is doubling down on its five-year plan for core technologies including chips, artificial intelligence and operating systems, aiming to position itself as a...
Iran dismisses ‘big lies’ after Trump lays out case for possible attack
US President Donald Trump briefly laid out his case for a possible attack on Iran in his State of the Union speech to Congress...