7 h. ago Indonesia eyes strategic Middle East pivot to diversify from China and US

With a focus on trade, infrastructure and defence, Indonesia aims to leverage the region’s substantial wealth and cultural ties.

Politics

8 h. ago Hong Kong to spend at least HK$100 million studying new cross

Express railway beginning in Hung Shui Kiu in New Territories will feature co-location checkpoint in Shenzhen.

Economics

10 h. ago China Announces Generative AI Labeling to Cull Disinformation

China Announces Generative AI Labeling to Cull Disinformation  Bloomberg

Politics

11 h. ago How China’s slowing consumer spending is affecting the recovery of F&B firms

Analysts warn that targeted measures are needed to revive the industry, as companies like Nayuki and Xiabu Xiabu report losses and closures.

Economics

11 h. ago World shares advance, despite Wall Street's tumble, as China pledges to boost consumer spending

World shares advance, despite Wall Street's tumble, as China pledges to boost consumer spending  The Associated Press

Politics

16 h. ago Chinese Stocks Surge as Beijing Plans Briefing on Consumption

Chinese Stocks Surge as Beijing Plans Briefing on Consumption  Bloomberg

Politics

17 h. ago China’s Biggest Challenge Now Is Finding Way to Spend More Money

China’s Biggest Challenge Now Is Finding Way to Spend More Money  Bloomberg

Economics

20 h. ago How Hong Kong’s property slump is affecting asset values owned by celebrities and tycoons

Macau tycoon Stanley Ho’s family is selling a site in Tsim Sha Tsui, while actor Nicholas Tse’s shop in Central rented out at a big discount.

Politics

21 h. ago Savings from Hong Kong transport scheme revamp ‘insignificant’: Legco research arm

Legislative Council Secretariat also says decision to freeze civil servant pay expected to save about HK$8.7 billion in coming financial year.

Politics

29 h. ago Beijing meeting between China, Russia, Iran on Iranian nuclear issue aims to create conditions for resuming dialogue, negotiation at early date: FM spokesperson

Beijing meeting between China, Russia, Iran on Iranian nuclear issue aims to create conditions for resuming dialogue, negotiation at early date: FM spokesperson  Xinhua

Events

45 h. ago US shutdown looms as Democrats say they will block Republican spending bill

But such a move would risk shifting some of the blame for an increasingly shaky US economy from Trump onto the rival party.

Politics

55 h. ago China Is Building a Solar Station in Space That Could Generate Practically Endless Power

China Is Building a Solar Station in Space That Could Generate Practically Endless Power  Popular Mechanics

Politics

57 h. ago Chinese AI team wins global award for replacing Nvidia GPU with industrial chip

Win for video-generation AI model based on off-the shelf chip marks a first for China and a shift in global race to optimise AI hardware.

Events

61 h. ago Hong Kong minister defends talent scheme after CY Leung raises exploitation fears

Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun says Hong Kong ‘has not suffered any losses’ as a result of Top Talent Pass Scheme.

Politics

61 h. ago Hong Kong officials defend talent schemes, hail attraction of ‘best lifestyle’

Former city leader CY Leung has claimed schemes are potentially being abused, but ministers brush off worries and say talent keen to settle in city.

Politics

68 h. ago ‘How much more are you willing to pay?’ – Hong Kong reviews HK$15 prescriptions

Hospital Authority official says the aim of adjusting fees is not to save costs but to boost resources for patients with cancer and rare diseases.

Economics

68 h. ago Hong Kong reviews HK$15 prescriptions at public hospitals in bid to boost drug resources

Hospital Authority official says the aim of adjusting fees is not to save costs but to boost resources for patients with cancer and rare diseases.

Events

3 d. ago Illumina aims to cut $100M in costs following China import ban

Illumina aims to cut $100M in costs following China import ban  Fierce Biotech

Economics

3 d. ago Former Hong Kong opposition lawmakers jailed for causing council meeting ruckus

Pair punished for roles played in 2019 incident which aimed to stall proceedings of a committee scrutinising a contentious extradition bill.

Events

3 d. ago Former Hong Kong opposition lawmakers jailed for causing Legco ruckus

Pair punished for roles in 2019 incident which aimed to stall proceedings of a committee scrutinising contentious extradition bill.

Events