5 h. ago Christie’s and Sotheby’s Hong Kong auctions underwhelm as sales slump to 6

The world’s leading auction houses made a combined US$89.2 million, the lowest since autumn 2018, according to data from ArtTactic.

Economics

6 h. ago Largest gallium wafer at lowest cost: how China leads on next

A world-first N-polar GaN wafer created by Chinese scientists is set to be a game changer for the semiconductor industry.

Politics

9 h. ago Japan’s Sukiya to close nearly 2,000 restaurants after rat, cockroach found in dish

The beef bowl chain said some stores such as those in shopping centres will be excluded from the closure.

Politics

11 h. ago Fee increases won’t solve Hong Kong’s healthcare financing crisis

Whether through co-payment schemes, mandatory insurance or expanded private-sector involvement, we must explore solutions for sustainability.

Events

11 h. ago Young Chinese woman faces high rent, pays US$7 a month to sleep in office toilet

Woman spends night in 6-square-metre space with sink and two squat conveniences, cleans living quarters regularly as others use during day.

Society

29 h. ago Indonesia’s Danantara fund faces constitutional challenge over corruption concerns

Critics fear the new law underpinning the fund weakens oversight of state-owned enterprises, potentially fuelling corruption risks.

Politics

31 h. ago Xi Jinping pitches China to global CEOs as protector of trade

Xi Jinping pitches China to global CEOs as protector of trade  Financial Times

Politics

33 h. ago Why did the earthquake in Myanmar, Thailand cause so much damage? What science says

The earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 near the city of Mandalay could cause fatalities between 10,000 and 100,000 people.

Events

35 h. ago Nomura: Beijing’s cautious tariff response is pragmatic amid limited import alternatives

Nomura: Beijing’s cautious tariff response is pragmatic amid limited import alternatives  ForexLive

Politics

45 h. ago Trump Narrows Tariff Plans, Senator Daines Visits Beijing, and USTR Holds Hearing on Chinese Shipbuilding

Trump Narrows Tariff Plans, Senator Daines Visits Beijing, and USTR Holds Hearing on Chinese Shipbuilding  The US-China Business Council

Politics

47 h. ago Taiwan poised to avoid worst US tariffs after TSMC pledges, analysts say

Taiwan falls under the 15 per cent of the world Trump has flagged for its trade imbalance with the US, so tariff risk still looms in coming days.

Politics

48 h. ago Chinese EV makers pressed to accelerate global expansion amid tariff challenges

Companies should balance exports and overseas production while seeking to achieve win-wins with foreign partners, former vice-minister says.

Politics

49 h. ago Pete Hegseth Tells Asian Allies: We’re With You Against China

Pete Hegseth Tells Asian Allies: We’re With You Against China  The Wall Street Journal

Politics

50 h. ago China Construction Bank says it launched internal financial model based on DeepSeek R1

China Construction Bank says it launched internal financial model based on DeepSeek R1  Reuters

Economics

50 h. ago China's 'Monster Ship' Puts on Show of Force Near US Treaty Ally

China's 'Monster Ship' Puts on Show of Force Near US Treaty Ally  Newsweek

Politics

55 h. ago China’s Xi Jinping meets foreign CEOs to urge trade stability

China’s Xi Jinping meets foreign CEOs to urge trade stability  Financial Times

Politics

55 h. ago China’s Xi Jinping tells top global CEOs to use their influence to defend trade

China’s Xi Jinping tells top global CEOs to use their influence to defend trade  Financial Times

Politics

57 h. ago ICE detention of Filipino green card holder, other Asian immigrants spark deportation fears

The detention of a Filipino who has lived in the US for 50 years shows the huge shift in immigration enforcement under Trump, observers say.

Events

57 h. ago US detention of Filipino green card holder, other Asian immigrants spark deportation fears

The detention of a Filipino who has lived in the US for 50 years shows the huge shift in immigration enforcement under Trump, observers say.

Events

62 h. ago Trump’s TikTok stance differs from some Republicans ahead of sell

‘If ByteDance stays involved in any way, the deal is illegal – plain and simple,’ said one senior Republican lawmaker.

Politics