India’s ‘dead economy’ growth hailed, but Trump’s tariffs pose risks
India’s stronger-than-expected economic growth of 7.8 per cent in the April–June quarter has been hailed by leaders as a resounding retort to US President...
Chinese scientists’ discovery may pave the way for self-charging smartwatches
Chinese scientists have created the world’s first rubber band that converts body heat into electricity, potentially paving the way for smartwatches and other wearable...
Chinese humanoid robot maker UBTech gets US$1 billion funding boost
UBTech Robotics, a leading Chinese manufacturer of factory robots, has secured a credit line of up to US$1 billion from a Hong Kong investment...
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...
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
Hedge funds are ramping up options wagers, signalling that the Chinese yuan’s rally against the US dollar still has room to run. Advertisement Their...
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...