3 h. ago Beijing casts shadow over CK Hutchison’s blockbuster port sale as national interest concerns raised

Beijing casts shadow over CK Hutchison’s blockbuster port sale as national interest concerns raised  Lloyd's List

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4 h. ago China’s fiery criticism of Panama port deal puts pressure on Li Ka

The US$23 billion sale is not final, but needs no Chinese or Hong Kong approval, leaving CK Hutchison to decide whether to proceed, analysts say.

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5 h. ago Towngas Smart Energy’s 2024 profit rises as bets on China’s renewable energy pay off

Net profit rose 2 per cent to HK$1.6 billion (US$206 million), while revenue increased 7.4 per cent to HK$21.3 billion.

Economics

5 h. ago Could indefinite embryo storage lead to a baby boom in Hong Kong?

Proposal would not only offer more flexibility for working women but could also tap into economic potential of the industry.

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7 h. ago China’s Credit Expansion Disappoints Despite Stronger Bond Sales

China’s Credit Expansion Disappoints Despite Stronger Bond Sales  Bloomberg

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8 h. ago Hong Kong's CK Hutchison under fire after China criticism of ports sale to US

Hong Kong's CK Hutchison under fire after China criticism of ports sale to US  Reuters

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9 h. ago Foxconn’s profits drop as iPhone sales falter, but AI boom offers hope

The Taiwanese company reported a 13 per cent fall in net income, worse than analysts’ estimates for a 2 per cent gain.

Economics

9 h. ago CK Hutchison Shares Drop After Beijing Signals Unhappiness Over Panama Ports Deal

CK Hutchison Shares Drop After Beijing Signals Unhappiness Over Panama Ports Deal  The Wall Street Journal

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10 h. ago BMW net profit slumps as weak China sales, brake problems plague earnings

BMW net profit slumps as weak China sales, brake problems plague earnings  Reuters

Economics

11 h. ago Apple’s iPhone 16e Is Outselling iPhone SE But Won’t Reverse China Slide

Apple’s iPhone 16e Is Outselling iPhone SE But Won’t Reverse China Slide  Bloomberg

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12 h. ago CK Hutchison's shares drop after China posts critical commentary on port sale to U.S. interests

CK Hutchison's shares drop after China posts critical commentary on port sale to U.S. interests  Reuters.com

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13 h. ago AIA posts record 2024 earnings as new business in Hong Kong, Southeast Asia surges

Hong Kong new sales rose 23 per cent to a record US$1.8 billion in 2024 as mainland Chinese bought more policies on their visits.

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19 h. ago FirstFT: Senator Steve Daines offers to act as US intermediary to China

FirstFT: Senator Steve Daines offers to act as US intermediary to China  Financial Times

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28 h. ago Alibaba revamps Quark search engine into AI super assistant as China’s tech race picks up

The new version of the web-search and cloud-storage tool offers advanced capabilities such as AI chatbot, deep thinking and task execution.

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29 h. ago Hong Kong’s Swire Pacific profit slides on property slump, Cathay stabilises

Earnings at Cathay Pacific stabilised while the group switched its focus in the beverage business to Thailand and Laos from the US market.

Politics

30 h. ago China's Winks towards Europe amid Trump's Trade War: "Beijing Offers Opportunities, Not Threats"

China's Winks towards Europe amid Trump's Trade War: "Beijing Offers Opportunities, Not Threats"  MSN

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31 h. ago South Korean county invites Myanmar refugees to revive dwindling population

Yeongyang County hopes to revitalise its community by welcoming refugees, offering new opportunities and utilising empty properties.

Events

31 h. ago Saudi Aramco’s Oil Sales to China Set to Fall Sharply in April

Saudi Aramco’s Oil Sales to China Set to Fall Sharply in April  Bloomberg

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33 h. ago Praised by Homer in ancient Greece, can the world’s oldest recorded wine make a comeback?

Commandaria has been drunk for thousands of years but is largely unknown outside Cyprus. Micro-wineries there hope to grow its global appeal.

Politics

34 h. ago UBS announces sale of 36.01 pct stake in Credit Suisse to Beijing state

UBS announces sale of 36.01 pct stake in Credit Suisse to Beijing state-owned firm  ecns

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