2 h. ago Maritime Industry Warns USTR’s China Port Fees Could Sink U.S. Economy

Maritime Industry Warns USTR’s China Port Fees Could Sink U.S. Economy  gCaptain

Events

7 h. ago Hong Kong Jockey Club partners with China Travel Service to boost racing tourism

Partnership aims to promote the city as the ‘events capital of Asia’ and highlight equestrian sport in the Greater Bay Area.

Society

11 h. ago Malaysia agrees ‘no find, no fee’ terms to restart flight MH370 search

Exploration company Ocean Infinity will receive US$70 million if the wreckage is successfully located.

Politics

11 h. ago Canada’s lobster exporters feel the pinch as China’s tariffs snip prices

Retaliatory tariffs from China on Canadian seafood, particularly lobsters, have led to a dramatic drop in price as exporters work to keep supply chains moving.

Economics

15 h. ago 30% of Hong Kong companies expect to hire more staff in second quarter: survey

ManpowerGroup Greater China also finds city’s net employment outlook index for second quarter is 11 per cent, compared with 25 per cent globally.

Politics

16 h. ago Tracking China’s economy and commodity needs is getting harder

Tracking China’s economy and commodity needs is getting harder  Reuters

Politics

17 h. ago Hong Kong’s Ocean Park closes upper park after signal failure suspends cable car

‘As the Ocean Express is undergoing an annual inspection, transport services between the Summit and Waterfront will be suspended until further notice,’ park says.

Events

17 h. ago Hong Kong’s Ocean Park closes upper section after cable car suspension

‘As the Ocean Express is undergoing an annual inspection, transport services between the Summit and Waterfront will be suspended until further notice,’ park says.

Politics

17 h. ago Hong Kong’s Ocean Park reopens upper section after cable car resumes operating

Park said cable car and its upper section both reopened at 4.15pm.

Politics

17 h. ago Backlash brews in Malaysia over Chagee app’s South China Sea map used by Beijing

Irate consumers spur boycott calls after Chinese tea chain’s app prominently displayed the controversial nine-dash line.

Politics

17 h. ago Backlash brews in Malaysia over tea chain Chagee app’s South China Sea map

Backlash brews in Malaysia over tea chain Chagee app’s South China Sea map  South China Morning Post

Politics

18 h. ago Malaysia’s big chip ambitions spotlight brain drain: ‘we still lack sufficient talent’

Malaysians who have the right skill set and experience with semiconductors often choose to work abroad for better pay, analysts say.

Politics

20 h. ago China’s Xi Jinping calls for economic transition on Guizhou visit

On his first inspection tour since the national legislative session, China’s president said the relatively underdeveloped province should build ties with other regions.

Economics

25 h. ago 80 global executives to gather in Beijing for key annual summit

The attendees include leaders of more than a dozen US corporations, including Apple CEO Tim Cook.

Politics

28 h. ago 5 charged, new raids in Huawei corruption scandal at EU parliament in Belgium

4 in detention on ‘active corruption and criminal organisation’ charges. A fifth, charged with money laundering, released under conditions.

Politics

28 h. ago 5 charged, new raids in Huawei corruption probe at EU parliament in Belgium

Four suspects face charges, including active corruption, while a fifth is accused of money laundering.

Politics

31 h. ago Germany approves Merz’s historic spending surge for defence, economic growth

This gives Merz a windfall of hundreds of billions of euros to ramp up investment after two years of contraction in Europe’s largest economy.

Economics

38 h. ago Ishiba’s gift scandal sparks ‘volcanic’ public outrage, plunging Japan’s LDP into crisis

The scandal has raised concerns about political ethics ahead of a crucial election, with analysts noting it reflects increasing public anger towards Japan’s ruling LDP.

Events

38 h. ago Chinese economist calls for bold action to fill climate leadership vacuum

Former central bank official says China can take up position abdicated by US if it adopts a strategy of mutual benefit in climate policy.

Politics

39 h. ago Why is Malaysia’s 1MDB scandal still casting a long shadow over its economy?

About 70 per cent of the US$10 billion funds pilfered from the sovereign wealth fund have been recovered, Malaysia’s MACC says.

Science