Hong Kong stocks fall on worries about China’s deflationary pressure
Hong Kong stocks fell by the most in nearly three weeks as China’s deflationary trend became more entrenched,…
Hong Kong manufacturers brace for higher costs as end of trade truce looms
A recent surge in Hong Kong’s exports masks a grim reality for frontline manufacturers, with some facing a…
US tariffs not only killing trade, but chilling investment, leaders warn
Uncertainties created by the United States’ tariff blitz are not only disrupting global supply chains, but also causing…
China’s ‘World Bank’ wants to set up shop in Britain – POLITICO
Belt and Road beneficiary Turkey, received a $150 million loan from AIIB last year to support a major…
Germany’s Silbertaler project tackles senior loneliness and poverty
Difficulty: Summiteer (Level 3) A project in western Germany helps seniors battle often-overlooked challenges – not just old-age…
Word is bonds: China’s provinces use special-purpose funds to pay debts
Hunan has become the first province in China to use the proceeds of special-purpose bonds to guarantee government…
Opinion – Why Britain Should Back a Hong Kong Government-in-Exile
On 30 June 2020, the Chinese government imposed a sweeping National Security Law (NSL) in Hong Kong, effectively…
Singapore study reveals 1 in 4 young people have self-harmed
One in four Singaporeans aged 15 to 35 have engaged in deliberate self-harm at least once, researchers have…
British Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner from London to India turns round MID-AIR after suffering ‘flap failure’ – days after same model was involved in Air India crash
A British Airways flight from London to India had to turn around mid-air when it suffered a ‘flap failure’…
China ‘stepping in’ as property concerns mount, but no ‘treading the old path’
Premier Li Qiang’s remarks on further shoring up the property sector and escalating policy support are said to…