45 m. ago Mark Carney sworn in as Canadian prime minister, now faces Trump

Carney, a former head of both the Bank of Canada and Bank of England, is the first Canadian PM without any serious political experience.

Politics

87 m. ago ‘Xenophobic’ US visa ban bill puts Chinese students in the geopolitical crosshairs – again

Legislation has only a low prospect of becoming law but candidates in China are weighing their options.

Politics

3 h. ago Bank of China sets up $7 billion fund to support technology development

Bank of China sets up $7 billion fund to support technology development  Reuters.com

Economics

4 h. ago Towngas Smart Energy’s 2024 profit rises as bets on China’s renewable energy pay off

Net profit rose 2 per cent to HK$1.6 billion (US$206 million), while revenue increased 7.4 per cent to HK$21.3 billion.

Economics

5 h. ago HK$880 to be a panda pal? Hong Kong’s Ocean Park launches fan club for twin cubs

Keung To and Ian Chan of boy band Mirror will join fan club’s private visit of panda cubs ‘Elder Sister’ and ‘Younger Brother’ next month.

Politics

6 h. ago China February new bank loans fall to 1.01 trillion yuan, below forecasts

China February new bank loans fall to 1.01 trillion yuan, below forecasts  Reuters.com

Politics

7 h. ago Chinese team wins award for AI booster that may help counter US chip ban

The Mooncake platform increases efficiency and could, as a result, help reduce dependency on graphics processing units such as Nvidia’s.

Events

11 h. ago South Korea says Air Busan fire possibly caused by spare power bank

According to the interim probe into the January incident, the blaze may have started because insulation inside the battery had broken down.

Events

12 h. ago Malaysian reporter acclaimed for migrant syndicate stories denies bribe

Malaysiakini’s Nantha Kumar claims he was acting as an undercover informant for immigration authorities.

Events

13 h. ago Mexican cartel mystery: hundreds of shoes, charred bones at possible killing site

Gruesome images from a ranch apparently used as a drug cartel training camp show hundreds of discarded items and skeletal remains.

Events

14 h. ago China’s central bank to create ‘more tools’ to shore up economy

The bank also pledged to cut interest rates and keep the yuan stable amid an uncertain global outlook.

Economics

17 h. ago Tencent’s Weixin Pay chases Chinese tourists in Singapore with Sentosa deal

As Chinese travellers return to Southeast Asia, Weixin Pay has struck a partnership with Singapore’s top resort island.

Economics

24 h. ago US House Republicans set to introduce bill to block Chinese from student or research visas

Legislation comes as Trump administration reportedly weighs travel ban for citizens from a select group of countries.

Politics

32 h. ago When bandits hijacked luxury train in China, took 300 passengers hostage

When bandits hijacked luxury train in China, took 300 passengers hostage  India Today

Events

33 h. ago Foreigners Snapping Up China’s Bank Debt May Boost Yuan Defense

Foreigners Snapping Up China’s Bank Debt May Boost Yuan Defense  Bloomberg

Economics

35 h. ago Trump might be willing to do a 'big trade deal' with China, veteran Singapore diplomat Mahbubani says

Trump might be willing to do a 'big trade deal' with China, veteran Singapore diplomat Mahbubani says  CNBC

Politics

37 h. ago Economic Expert: China is laughing all the way to the bank on Trump’s tariff policy

Economic Expert: China is laughing all the way to the bank on Trump’s tariff policy  CNN

Economics

38 h. ago Republicans seek law to ban Chinese nationals from getting US student visas

Republicans seek law to ban Chinese nationals from getting US student visas  Business Standard

Politics

45 h. ago ICC takes Philippines’ Duterte into custody to face charges for drug war killings

The ex-president, 79, arrived at Rotterdam airport in the Netherlands and was transferred to a detention unit on the Dutch coast.

Events

45 h. ago Philippines’ Duterte says he is ‘responsible’ for drug war as ICC takes him into custody

The ex-president, who was transferred to a detention unit on the Dutch coast, told his supporters ‘I am OK, do not worry’.

Events