12 h. ago Kyiv ready to sign resources deal with US, Ukraine government source says

The deal could be signed later on Wednesday, the government source says.

Politics

17 h. ago Germany’s Merz to form government after coalition deal clears last hurdle

Friedrich Merz to take oath as Germany’s chancellor on Sunday after the SPD approved coalition deal.

Politics

24 h. ago Legalise basketball betting but ensure young Hongkongers don’t lose

One area where Hong Kong can elevate governance standards is by mandating disclosure of basketball betting patterns among young adults.

Politics

25 h. ago Exam time: Hong Kong medical school bids under microscope this week

Sources say government task group will meet contenders to hear more about their proposals, as universities continue to flex muscles in public.

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27 h. ago Bessent says US will weigh China's failure on 'phase one' trade deal from first term in negotiations

Bessent says US will weigh China's failure on 'phase one' trade deal from first term in negotiations  Fox Business

Events

27 h. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Automakers get reprieve as Bessent, Lutnick tout deal progress

Trump tariffs live updates: Automakers get reprieve as Bessent, Lutnick tout deal progress  Yahoo Finance

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28 h. ago Ukraine’s Zelensky calls for fair peace with no ‘rewards’ for Putin

The president’s remarks come amid reports that the US wants Kyiv to cede Crimea to Russia as part of a deal to end the war.

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31 h. ago Denmark’s King Frederik X arrives in Greenland, as Trump eyes strategic Arctic island

The monarch is expected to meet the new Greenlandic government and attend a ‘kaffemik’, or coffee break, to meet local residents.

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31 h. ago Britain suddenly gets tough on China as it craves a Trump deal

Britain suddenly gets tough on China as it craves a Trump deal  politico.eu

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34 h. ago Beijing office posts article critical of splitting ports off in Hutchison deal

Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office reposts second article by Ta Kung Pao critical of deal, the second in two days.

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34 h. ago Trump eases car tariffs burden, as Lutnick says 1 foreign trade deal reached

The US Commerce secretary declined to name the country with whom an agreement had been reached, saying it was pending local approval.

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34 h. ago Trump eases car tariffs burden as Lutnick touts first foreign trade deal

The US Commerce secretary declined to name the country with whom an agreement had been reached, saying it was pending local approval.

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35 h. ago Hong Kong retail tycoon offers to privatise Dickson Concepts in US$141 million deal

Offer is 51 per cent higher than its pre-suspension market price and above the stock’s price at any point over the past 10 years.

Economics

37 h. ago Malaysia delays sales tax expansion amid Trump’s tariff pressure, offering businesses respite

The Malaysian government’s decision to postpone its tax expansion, should provide relief for businesses amid trade war uncertainties.

Economics

40 h. ago Philippines to slash rice prices in half to aid voters amid May election campaign

The programme will cost the Marcos government about US$178 million to help the poor, but critics say it is a tool to support government candidates in midterm polls.

Politics

43 h. ago China is developing an ‘Underwater BeiDou’ network for navigation and tracking

Research team under natural resources ministry says prototypes have been built and tested but it’s not clear what stage the project is at.

Politics

55 h. ago Trump’s China tariff deal narrative busted by China? Beijing openly rejects US’ Xi phone call claim

Trump’s China tariff deal narrative busted by China? Beijing openly rejects US’ Xi phone call claim  Hindustan Times

Politics

56 h. ago Trump Treasury Secretary Admits China Trade Deal Is Long Way Away

Trump Treasury Secretary Admits China Trade Deal Is Long Way Away  The New Republic

Politics

60 h. ago Bessent Says China Must Take Lead on Tariffs Talks, Hints at India Deal

Bessent Says China Must Take Lead on Tariffs Talks, Hints at India Deal  Barron's

Economics

60 h. ago Hutchison ports deal: China’s foreign ministry tells parties to ‘act prudently’

Spokesman weighs in on reports that Panama Canal ports may be separated from controversial US$23 billion deal.

Politics