Vietnam breathes sigh of relief after Trump trade deal, but challenges remain
Vietnam breathed a sigh of relief when US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal had been struck between Hanoi and Washington. The Vietnam...
Why are Hong Kong fast-food firms Cafe de Coral, Fairwood suffering in downturn?
Published: 12:00pm, 6 Jul 2025Updated: 12:02pm, 6 Jul 2025 Two of Hong Kong’s largest fast-food chains, Cafe de Coral and Fairwood, both suffered a...
Party at sea: why young Chinese have fallen in love with cruise ship holidays
After graduating from Fudan University’s prestigious MBA programme this year, Dong Wenxin wants to keep in touch with his fellow students. The 30-year-old figured...
New Communist Party rules hint Xi Jinping is delegating more power to deputies
New rules on certain Communist Party organs suggest China’s ruling party is aiming to standardise its decision-making process and that President Xi Jinping might...
Political dynasties threaten Philippines’ democracy, EU observers warn
The stranglehold of political dynasties on Philippine democracy risks deepening public disillusionment and limiting political pluralism, the European Union’s election mission has warned, as...
How Singapore’s early leaders supported Lee Kuan Yew’s vision by challenging him
In this excerpt from Ink and Influence: An OB Markers Sequel, Cheong Yip Seng, former editor-in-chief of The Straits Times, offers rare behind-the-scenes insights...
New Zealand visa scheme draws mainland Chinese, Hongkongers
New Zealand’s revamped golden-visa programme is likely to lift demand for its luxury homes, as wealthy Hongkongers and mainland Chinese count among the top...
Why Hong Kong is a fledgling hub for pre-owned Hermes bags and other luxury goods
Published: 9:00am, 6 Jul 2025Updated: 9:43am, 6 Jul 2025 Hong Kong’s market for pre-owned luxury goods such as Hermes and Chanel handbags has attracted...
Meet the Chinese start-up behind Google’s Android XR glasses
Xreal, the Chinese augmented reality start-up behind Google’s first Android XR-powered augmented reality (AR) glasses, is gearing up for the mass-market release of its...