China says yuan’s global rise is ‘irreversible’ – and has a strategy to back it up
Chinese financial authorities have pledged further steps to expand the yuan’s global use amid a broader de-dollarisation trend,…
After Evergrande, China’s new rules spark unease amid developers’ debt resolution progress
With the saga surrounding Evergrande founder Hui Ka‑yan ending in his life sentence and the ongoing financial struggle…
Hong Kong’s first astronaut Lai Ka-ying to give live lecture from space
Hong Kong’s first astronaut Lai Ka-ying and her two fellow Shenzhou-23 crew members will deliver a live lecture…
Hong Kong’s leader outlines 3 key new growth drivers ahead of first 5-year plan
Hong Kong’s leader has identified financial services, innovation and technology, and education as three key new growth drivers…
Hong Kong poised to top New York, London in finance-hub ranking: GFCI creator
An Asian city will eventually overtake London and New York as the world’s leading financial centre, with Hong…
Legal battle over Hong Kong tycoon Lim Por-yen’s HK$2.9b estate set to rumble on
A 15-year legal battle over late tycoon Lim Por-yen’s HK$2.9 billion (US$371.8 million) estate is set to continue,…
‘A warning saved my life’: can Hongkongers trust smartwatches, or are they being misled?
In the third instalment of a five-part Health Matters wellness series on Hong Kong’s growing wellness trends, Victor…
China moves to stabilise property sector with ‘stronger-than-expected’ policy package
Beijing has unveiled a package of measures to shift home sales in China’s vast property market away from…
Hong Kong remains most international city in Asia, widening lead over Singapore
Hong Kong has widened its lead over Singapore as Asia’s most international city, buoyed by gains in innovation…
China appoints ‘Asia enforcer’ as ambassador to Australia
China has sent an American-educated “Asia enforcer” to be its new ambassador to Australia, in what diplomatic sources…
Hong Kong’s Chinese Medicine Hospital to start 24-hour inpatient services in December
The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong will launch 24-hour inpatient services in December – a first for…
Hong Kong primed for T20 Asia Cup India cricket clash, stars atoning for 2024 heartbreak
After Hong Kong stumbled at the final 2024 Asia Cup qualifying hurdle, Kary Chan Ka-ying spent five navel-gazing…