6 h. ago Mark Tucker, HSBC chairman, plans to retire before the end of 2025

HSBC’s Mark Tucker will retire after nearly eight years as chairman, though he will stay on as an adviser to the global bank.

Politics

10 h. ago Indian students rethink US study plans amid visa turmoil and safety concerns

Analysts say universities in Europe, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong, as well as some local institutions stand to benefit.

Politics

13 h. ago Fake Japanese police uniform, reportedly from China, sparks real

Concerns have arisen over images of a man wearing a realistic Japanese police uniform, suggesting a risk of impersonating an officer, which is illegal in Japan.

Events

16 h. ago TikTok confirms plans to build €1 billion data centre in Finland

Nordic countries have become attractive destinations for data centres as the colder temperatures reduce energy costs.

Economics

18 h. ago Fired, rehired? How Hong Kong bosses plan to save money as MPF mechanism ends

Employers can no longer dip into staff pensions to cover severance and long-service payments, as firms deploy strategies to mitigate impact.

Economics

21 h. ago UK university to research possible menstrual cycle link to knee injuries

The Fifa-funded study comes after an alarming rise in career-threatening knee injuries in women’s football.

Events

24 h. ago Palestinian student at Columbia released after being arrested at US citizenship interview

Mohsen Mahdawi is out on bail as he challenges the Trump administration’s efforts to deport him for taking part in Gaza protests.

Events

32 h. ago How Hong Kong can tap tourism benefits of Beijing’s eased tax refunds for visitors

Tourism sector leaders say multi-destination tourism in Greater Bay Area can help to lure visitors planning trips around the country.

Politics

32 h. ago How Hong Kong can reap benefits of Beijing’s eased tax refund rules for visitors

Industry leaders say multi-destination tourism in Greater Bay Area can help to lure visitors planning trips around the country.

Politics

32 h. ago Could Chinese AI scientists threaten US tech dominance? Study of DeepSeek team gives clues

It’s time to reassess assumptions ‘that the world’s best and brightest naturally want to study and stay in the United States’: paper.

Events

32 h. ago Stay alert to external forces, Xi Jinping says as China embarks on 5

Xi highlights need to keep eye on global developments as the country sets its next development goals.

Events

34 h. ago Philippines’ new digital nomad visa: a boost for tourism or Pogo loophole?

Strict laws should be put in place to prevent these visas from being exploited by banned offshore gaming operators, critics warn.

Politics

35 h. ago Beijing’s trade war response: More bonds, new tools and warnings of tough times ahead

Beijing’s trade war response: More bonds, new tools and warnings of tough times ahead  The Indian Express

Events

39 h. ago Thai trans woman’s brutal murder exposes dark side of Thailand’s tourist boom

Police say a Chinese national confessed to the horrific killing of a transgender woman in Pattaya, fuelling concerns about visitor screening.

Events

40 h. ago TSMC triples down on Arizona, begins construction on third US plant as tariffs loom

The world’s most advanced chipmaker announced the third phase of its US expansion the same day Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick toured the site.

Economics

40 h. ago China ramps up GM corn planting, but state controls, patchy trials keep industry guessing

China ramps up GM corn planting, but state controls, patchy trials keep industry guessing  Yahoo Finance

Politics

43 h. ago China's reliance on soybean imports continues despite cutback plans

China's reliance on soybean imports continues despite cutback plans  Reuters

Politics

46 h. ago Pakistan minister warns India planning attack before Friday amid Kashmir tensions

Since the attack that killed 26 men at a tourist site, the nuclear-armed nations have unleashed a raft of measures against each other.

Events

46 h. ago Pakistan says India planning attack before Friday amid Kashmir tensions

Since the attack that killed 26 men at a tourist site, the nuclear-armed nations have unleashed a raft of measures against each other.

Events

50 h. ago Meeting in Brazil, Brics foreign ministers fail to issue joint statement

Objections to expansion of UN Security Council by new, African members overshadowed consensus on ‘protectionist’ trade measures.

Politics