Thousands of Ecuadorians flee their homes as gang violence worsens
For one grandmother, it was when bullets began hitting the rooftops of her neighbourhood that she decided she would have to leave the housing...
HKU launches wealth management academy to boost city’s role as hub for ‘new money’
Hong Kong’s first university-led wealth management academy was launched on Tuesday, as the city’s rapidly expanding private-wealth industry competes for professionals capable of serving...
Tour industry protests over Taiwan’s new mainland China travel registration rules
Taiwan’s opposition and tour operators have hit back at new registration rules for travellers heading to mainland China, with politicians accusing the ruling Democratic...
Copper rally sets record price on LME as US tariff fears fuel ‘scramble’ for stockpiles
Copper prices have surged to an all-time high on the London Metal Exchange (LME) amid anticipations of potential US tariffs and a tightening supply...
Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou retains crown as world’s top innovation hub
Published: 7:41pm, 8 Sep 2026Updated: 9:05pm, 8 Sep 2026 A cluster comprising Hong Kong and two mainland Chinese cities has been ranked the world’s...
Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats, Moscow vows ‘painful’ response
Hungary expelled 10 Russian diplomats on Tuesday, saying they had acted in ways incompatible with their diplomatic status, in a stark reminder that the...
China’s highest court sets out new AI red lines with rules on deepfakes and privacy
China’s top court has issued new guidance on how judges should handle civil cases involving artificial intelligence, setting out rules on liability for deepfakes,...
Indonesia knew a volcano was erupting. Could it have prepared better?
The eruption of Anak Krakatoa in Indonesia has tested the country’s disaster preparedness, disrupting nearly 3,000 flights carrying more than 340,000 passengers as volcanic...
US port pledge ups China rivalry in Pacific but island nations stick to own course
The United States is stepping up its presence in the South Pacific with new funding and a reinforced diplomatic footprint, as its competition with...