6 h. ago ‘Initial triage': Trump pins hope on Bessent as he seeks to end China trade war standstill

‘Initial triage': Trump pins hope on Bessent as he seeks to end China trade war standstill  Politico

Politics

8 h. ago Wall Street gains as China boosts its economy ahead of US trade talks

High-level US-China trade talks this weekend and Beijing’s plans to cut interest rates fuel gains on Wall Street.

Economics

9 h. ago Calls for sanctions as Philippine probe accuses Chinese embassy of influence campaign

Allegations, if true, could lead to expulsion of embassy personnel and legal action under a law targeting subversive acts during peacetime, analysts say.

Politics

9 h. ago US tests hypersonic aircraft, advancing toward China in weapons race

US tests hypersonic aircraft, advancing toward China in weapons race  NewsNation

Events

12 h. ago China’s Xi Jinping launches Russia trip with thanks for Moscow over Taiwan

The island’s unification must be upheld as part of the post-war international order, Xi says.

Politics

14 h. ago India’s Modi faces pressure as strikes on Pakistan ignite nationalism, global concern

China and the US have called for calm after the most serious military escalation in years between the two nuclear-armed rivals.

Events

14 h. ago Asia Markets Pare Gains After Cheer Over China Rate Cuts, U.S. Talks

Asia Markets Pare Gains After Cheer Over China Rate Cuts, U.S. Talks  WSJ

Economics

16 h. ago Push for Malaysian PM’s daughter to become party No 2, raises nepotism and division concerns

Elevating Nurul Izzah poses a dilemma for PM Anwar Ibrahim, who has based his platform on principles of transparency, integrity, and a strong anti-corruption message.

Politics

17 h. ago Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says losing China would be ‘tremendous loss’ amid US

China’s AI market is likely to grow to US$50 billion in the next two to three years, Huang told US broadcaster CNBC.

Politics

17 h. ago Make Australia great again or shun Trump’s tactics? Defeated opposition faces dilemma

A Liberal senator urges the party to ‘avoid culture wars’, while others want the group to embrace more Maga-style politics to rebuild its future.

Politics

17 h. ago Duterte’s ‘political son’ Bong Go gains ground in Philippines senate race: survey

The former president’s ICC arrest has led his indignant supporters to drum up support for Duterte-aligned candidates, analysts say.

Politics

21 h. ago Survey finds 45% of Japan’s workers are ‘quiet quitting’ in challenge to overwork culture

The poll found most who identified as quiet quitters were satisfied with doing just enough at work – and intend to continue.

Politics

24 h. ago Bessent and Greer to meet with Chinese trade official in Switzerland later this week

Bessent and Greer to meet with Chinese trade official in Switzerland later this week  Politico

Politics

31 h. ago Hong Kong ranks 37th overall for journalists’ safety in new global index

City scored highly for physical safety of reporters, but performed worse in areas measuring digital and psychological well-being.

Politics

31 h. ago Hong Kong to host crucial summit in wake of political elites’ postponed US trip

Regina Ip, who chairs a co-organiser of the Global Prosperity Summit, cited Donald Trump’s China talk comments as reason behind postponed visit last month.

Politics

31 h. ago Hong Kong’s Regina Ip reveals reason for earlier cancellation of US trip

Executive Council convenor Regina Ip says timing was not good for US trip as she provides details of key business summit in city.

Politics

36 h. ago 'Naked political provocation': Beijing slams CIA’s campaign to recruit Chinese spies to help US

'Naked political provocation': Beijing slams CIA’s campaign to recruit Chinese spies to help US  The Economic Times

Politics

37 h. ago Beijing slams CIA’s bid to recruit Chinese officials as ‘naked political provocation’

Beijing slams CIA’s bid to recruit Chinese officials as ‘naked political provocation’  Malay Mail

Politics

38 h. ago China knows how to produce. The next test is whether it can consume

After a decade of boosting productivity, China’s Politburo has sent its clearest signal yet that it is focusing on consumption.

Politics

39 h. ago Hong Kong’s Exchange Fund posts US$8.7 billion gain amid stock market rally

Exchange Fund benefits from Hong Kong stock market rally; Hang Seng Index rises 15 per cent in the first quarter.

Economics