How are leading Western think tanks unboxing the Xi-Trump summit?
US President Donald Trump hailed his high-stakes meeting on Thursday with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as a “great success”, marked by progress on thorny...
Hong Kong extends visa-free short-term entry scheme for non-local professionals
Hong Kong will extend visa-free short-term entry to professionals in five more sectors from November 1, allowing more non-local talent to work temporarily without...
Why India maintains a balancing act in defence between US and Russia
India and the United States have renewed a 10-year defence framework, reaffirming their strategic partnership despite simmering tensions over trade and Delhi’s deepening defence...
Deloitte China to hire 1,000 staff, invest US$64 million in Hong Kong
Deloitte China plans to hire about 1,000 people in Hong Kong and invest HK$500 million (US$64 million) over the next four years, as part...
China Gelao ethnic group performs ‘tree-feeding’ ritual to pray for good harvest
China’s Gelao ethnic group practises an ancient ritual known as “Feeding the Tree”, a bizarre yet unique tradition believed to ensure bountiful harvests. Advertisement...
US does not seek conflict, Hegseth says in meeting with Chinese defence minister
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth met Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun in person for the first time on Friday, with both sides saying they...
Hong Kong’s Q3 negative equity shrinks 17%, HKMA’s data shows
Published: 5:25pm, 31 Oct 2025Updated: 5:28pm, 31 Oct 2025 Hong Kong’s residential property market is displaying signs of improvement in the third quarter, as...
Grounded: Philippines bans politician’s 13-plane fleet from resale amid scandal
A former Philippine lawmaker accused of masterminding a vast public works corruption scheme allegedly tried to move part of his fortune out of reach...
Indian officials rescue tiny Indonesian ape found stuffed inside checked bag
Indian customs officers have arrested a plane passenger after discovering two endangered gibbons stuffed inside a checked bag, the latest animals seized from smugglers...