China, US reduce majority of tariffs after first round of trade talks
Beijing and Washington agreed to remove most tariffs imposed since April’s ‘Liberation Day’ package following two days of negotiations. Read More
Trump’s tariffs, higher port fees will force shipping firms to adapt, chamber head says
Chinese dominance of shipbuilding is a ‘reality’ that will not change no matter what fees the US applies, Guy Platten says. Read More
Philippines confirms US funding boost for flagship railway project amid foreign aid freeze
Move indicates Washington’s intent to deepen economic cooperation and is ‘good signalling’ for bilateral ties, analysts say. Read More
Philippines votes in midterm polls that could seal Sara Duterte’s fate
A bitter feud between political dynasties is playing out at the ballot box, with the Senate’s make-up set to decide the vice-president’s future. Read More
UK & EU to Forge New Defense Power Pact?
The upcoming pact will reportedly be the centrepiece of a European Union - United Kingdom summit in London this month – the first on British soil since Brexit. Read More
Hong Kong actress Rainky Wai granted bail in HK$5.8 million fraud case
31-year-old deceived a shareholder into investing into now-defunct beauty centre, as well as misusing company funds. Read More
China boss gets 4 years, 9 months jail for production, sale of ‘obscene’ undressable dolls
Toy factory sold 20,000 animation figurines which featured removable lingerie concealing ‘simplified’ genitals. Read More
Mother’s Day heartbreak for Malaysian elephant mourning calf in viral video
India’s EV drive risks stalling as China tightens grip on rare earth exports
Hong Kong moves to strengthen domestic security law
CATL’s US$5.3 billion Hong Kong IPO defies gloom with city’s biggest stock sale since 2021
Offshore yuan gets a lift as market awaits outcome of US-China trade talks
Singapore dollar’s top-performer spot in doubt amid inflation, growth concerns
Ageing Hong Kong needs homes we can grow old in
Philippines’ detained Duterte expected to win Davao mayor race from ICC custody
No Han Chinese in Taiwan? KMT slams ‘denial of history’ on Executive Yuan web page
