Policy address 2025: Hong Kong private schools to come under more scrutiny
Hong Kong’s leader has rolled out plans in his annual policy speech to step up governance of private schools by establishing a code of...
Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis to have designated laws to speed up development
Published: 8:41pm, 17 Sep 2025Updated: 9:54pm, 17 Sep 2025 Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis near the border with mainland China will have its own set...
Western society must take a firm stand against political violence
Politics has always been adversarial. In a healthy democracy, that contest is bounded by rules: elections settle disputes, opponents are rivals not enemies, and...
China monitors shipbuilding capacity to prevent oversupply
China is closely monitoring its shipbuilding capacity to avoid an oversupply of production facilities in a global industry dominated by the country, according to...
China and US agree to target money launderers linked to fentanyl trade
The United States and China found a rare common ground in their trade talks in Madrid this week, agreeing to work together to crack...
Policy address: Hong Kong unveils measures to boost financial centre status
Published: 7:44pm, 17 Sep 2025Updated: 7:56pm, 17 Sep 2025 The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is set to encourage more mainland banks to set...
Relaxed cash-for-residency scheme rules to boost Hong Kong luxury homes: experts
Hong Kong has eased property investment requirements for its cash-for-residency scheme, with analysts expecting the new measure to boost demand for luxury homes. Advertisement...
Is Singapore seeing slowdown of Chinese wealth inflows and should it be worried?
The rate of Chinese wealth entering Singapore through family offices is reportedly slowing, but observers say the financial hub is not expected to lose...
Alibaba enters robotaxi market with investment in Ant Group-backed Hello
Alibaba Group Holding has jumped into the burgeoning robotaxi market – which is a promising and profitable area for artificial intelligence applications – by...