US President Donald Trump vowed on Thursday to do “everything I can” to help imprisoned Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy figure Jimmy Lai, even if Chinese President Xi Jinping “wouldn’t be thrilled.” “I’m going to do everything I can to save him,” Trump told Fox News Radio in an interview. “We’ll see what we…
Strong order bookings at the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Premiere and a recovery in the Hong Kong market pushed India’s gem and jewellery exports up 15.98% year-on-year to $2,178.24 million (Rs 18,756.28 crore) in July, according to data from the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC).Exports in July 2024 stood at $1,878.09 million…
Hong Kong issued its highest storm warning on Sunday as Typhoon Wipha, packing winds of more than 167 kilometres (103 miles) per hour, brought heavy rain and wind across the territory, forcing the cancellation of more than 200 flights. The city’s weather observatory raised its storm signal to No. 10 at 9:20 am (0120 GMT)…
( Representative AI image) Asian markets were mixed on Friday as investors stayed cautious despite Wall Street hitting record highs.Chinese markets led regional gains, with the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong surging 1.6% to 24,402.41 and the Shanghai Composite rising 1.1% to 3,546.50, supported by fresh signs of economic stimulus and buying in tech…
China-founded fast-fashion retailer Shein is planning to confidentially file a draft prospectus for an IPO in Hong Kong in the coming days, which would mark the third venue the company has sought to debut in, Reuters reported. The move to apply confidentially is rare in Hong Kong, where companies generally make such filings public. Shein…
Hong Kong’s national security police have a new target in their sights: gamers. In a stern warning issued Tuesday, they effectively banned a Taiwanese video game they described as “advocating armed revolution,” saying anyone who downloaded or recommended it would face serious legal charges. The move comes as the authorities continue to tighten control over…
India’s miseries piled up, as did the pressure on their already under-fire head coach Manolo Marquez after the side suffered yet another defeat in their AFC Asian Cup qualification campaign – this time a 1-0 loss to Hong Kong on June 10 at Kowloon’s Kai Tak Sports Park. An added-time penalty converted by Stephan Pereira…
On May 22, 2025, the Trump administration intensified its crackdown on elite universities by revoking Harvard University’s certification to host international students. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) cited non-compliance with federal regulations and accused Harvard of fostering antisemitism and allowing undue foreign influence. This unprecedented move under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)…
Shares of battery maker CATL or Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Limited, soared more than 13%, after the company’s debut in Hong Kong’s stock market on Tuesday. The company raised a whopping $4.6 billion, making it the biggest initial public offering anywhere in the world so far this year.CATL is a global leader in electric vehicle…
Covid-19 is once again making headlines in Asia, with Hong Kong and Singapore witnessing a sharp rise in infections, hospitalizations, and virus activity, challenging assumptions that the disease would slow in warmer months, Bloomberg reported.In Hong Kong, authorities are sounding the alarm. “The virus’ activity is quite high,” said Albert Au, head of the Communicable…