China’s population decline laid bare as Shanghai school enrols only 22 pupils
A primary school in Shanghai has attracted national attention after its student body shrank to just 22 this year, highlighting the dramatic impact China’s...
Markets can see who’s calling shots on US rates, and it’s not the Fed
Central bankers are sometimes known as the high priests of finance. That is because they control high-powered money, commonly known as the monetary base,...
Record crowds, turnover bump have Jockey Club chief hailing ‘outstanding year’
The Hong Kong Jockey Club said it had an “excellent performance” on and off the racecourse in the past financial year, highlighting a 5...
China’s military parade provides reminder of rising stars who fell to earth
China’s military parade next month will offer a rare opportunity for outsiders to observe which generals are valued by the People’s Liberation Army top...
US ambassador to China expected to skip Beijing military parade: sources
Published: 8:00pm, 29 Aug 2025Updated: 8:01pm, 29 Aug 2025 America’s envoy to Beijing is expected to skip China’s military parade next week, joining what...
Profitability pressure grows for China’s state banks amid low rates
China’s top banks face continued pressure, as a slowing economy, lower interest rates and weak loan demand weighed on first-half earnings. Advertisement Net profit...
Hong Kong restaurant hit with ban for firing local staff after importing workers
Published: 7:13pm, 29 Aug 2025Updated: 7:35pm, 29 Aug 2025 Hong Kong authorities have banned a restaurant from bringing in staff from outside the city...
Hong Kong reduces Silver Bond coupon ahead of expected rate cut
The Hong Kong government is lowering the guaranteed coupon rate for its 10th batch of Silver Bonds offered to the city’s senior citizens, as...
China unveils world’s first ‘all-frequency’ 6G chip capable of 100Gbps speeds
Published: 7:00pm, 29 Aug 2025Updated: 7:36pm, 29 Aug 2025 Chinese scientists have developed the world’s first “all-frequency” 6G chip that could help bridge the...