3 h. ago Auntea Jenny shares jump 68.5% in Hong Kong debut as traders return to city’s IPO frenzy

The shares first changed hands at HK$190.60, a jump of 68.5 per cent from the initial public offering (IPO) price of HK$113.12 when trading began at 9.30am.

Politics

5 h. ago UN experts warn of ‘annihilation’ in Gaza amid Israeli strikes

Dozens more Palestinians have died in attacks as Israel’s plans for an expanded offence draws international condemnation.

Events

5 h. ago UN experts warn of ‘annihilation’ in Gaza as Israeli strikes kill dozens

Dozens more Palestinians have died in attacks as Israel’s plans for an expanded offence draws international condemnation.

Events

6 h. ago HKMA keeps base rate steady in lockstep with Fed’s defiance of Trump’s push amid trade war

At a press conference after the announcement, Fed chairman Jerome Powell said there was no need to be in a hurry to change US monetary policy.

Politics

6 h. ago Editorial | Beijing sends message of confidence before US trade war talks

Editorial | Beijing sends message of confidence before US trade war talks  South China Morning Post

Events

11 h. ago J.D. Vance says US thinks Russia asking too much to end Ukraine war

He also called for direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv, saying that it would otherwise be impossible for Washington to mediate.

Events

12 h. ago Why Trump fails to understand China’s trade war tactics, and what his negotiators should be reading

Why Trump fails to understand China’s trade war tactics, and what his negotiators should be reading  The Conversation

Events

12 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

15 h. ago Next stop, Egypt? Trade war sends China’s exporters scouring globe for new markets

To continue sales to US buyers and avoid tariffs, Chinese exporters are getting creative as they hunt for new bypasses and workarounds.

Events

15 h. ago Beijing Capital International Airport: Rating Downgrade On Trade War Risk (OTCMKTS:BJCHY)

Beijing Capital International Airport: Rating Downgrade On Trade War Risk (OTCMKTS:BJCHY)  Seeking Alpha

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15 h. ago China Quietly Backs Away from Trade War, Agrees to Trump Tariff Talks

China Quietly Backs Away from Trade War, Agrees to Trump Tariff Talks  cbn.com

Politics

16 h. ago Xi Jinping’s Russia visit balances symbolism and strategy as Europe watches

Chinese leader’s Moscow visit adds ‘symbolic’ weight to growing Kremlin friendship as Beijing seeks closer ties with Europe amid Ukraine war, analysts say.

Politics

17 h. ago Indonesia’s economy slows as US tariffs, fiscal pressures challenge Prabowo’s growth goal

Analysts expressed concerns that fiscal pressures, weak consumer spending, and the impact of US tariffs could worsen Indonesia’s economic outlook.

Economics

18 h. ago EU spokesperson says China is key enabler of Russia's war in Ukraine

EU spokesperson says China is key enabler of Russia's war in Ukraine  Reuters

Events

18 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

20 h. ago 6 ways China’s modernisation offers a new path to prosperity

Focused on equity and shared development outcomes, China’s path to modernity has both distinct characteristics and global relevance.

Politics

21 h. ago US, China to hold talks in Switzerland amid Trump’s trade war

US, China to hold talks in Switzerland amid Trump’s trade war  Al Jazeera

Politics

23 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

23 h. ago Trade war: China moves to ease tariff pain ahead of US peace talks

Trade war: China moves to ease tariff pain ahead of US peace talks  Sky News

Events

26 h. ago Cathay crew member mistakenly gives boy, 3, wine on Hong Kong

Mother says the flag carrier apologised and offered a refund for the boy’s ticket but claims it never gave a proper explanation.

Politics