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...
MTR Corp reports mass fare evasion after video goes viral, vows more patrols
Published: 6:49pm, 8 Sep 2026Updated: 6:52pm, 8 Sep 2026 Hong Kong’s rail operator has reported a suspected mass fare evasion incident to police after...
Why China’s sugar stockpiles may blunt an El Nino-fuelled global supply crunch
China is expected to slow sugar imports for the rest of the year as concerns grow over a global supply crunch and higher prices,...
Uber to apply for Hong Kong licence by end of October as Macau rides surge
Published: 6:26pm, 8 Sep 2026Updated: 6:46pm, 8 Sep 2026 Ride-hailing platform Uber will submit its operator’s licence application in Hong Kong by the end...