Open Questions | Lawrence Lau on why China must ‘work smarter’ and how it can invent from scratch
Lawrence J. Lau is a Hong Kong economist specialising in economic development and East Asian economies. He was…
China’s rich cut high-end spending by 5% as economic confidence hits 14-year low
Rising macroeconomic uncertainty has sent confidence to a 14-year low among China’s high-net-worth families, prompting more cautious spending…
Hong Kong must keep cash buffer amid complicated geopolitics: Paul Chan
Hong Kong must maintain cash reserves to cope with geopolitical shocks and support long-term growth, even with a…
Discovery of badly decomposed whale carcass on Sai Kung beach triggers probe
Hong Kong authorities are investigating the discovery of a severely decomposed whale carcass discovered on a beach in…
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For the last year or so, there’s been a sleek, red, octagonal vessel seeking pride of place on…
How Dr Nigma Talib keeps Hollywood A-listers looking youthful through naturopathy
Dr Nigma Talib looks more like a celebrity than a bestselling author and highly acclaimed naturopathic doctor. A…
Gregor McNeish forced to retire, in blow to Hong Kong’s Rugby World Cup plans
Hong Kong fly-half Gregor McNeish has been forced to retire through injury, dealing a blow to the city’s…
Hong Kong’s US$8 billion wealth fund eyes fintech, aerospace and AI for growth
The Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC) is eyeing investments in fintech, aerospace and artificial intelligence, tapping the city’s…
China second only to US in global AI finance index, with Hong Kong third as a city hub
China has emerged as the world’s second most competitive country for artificial intelligence in finance, ranking behind the…
What were lead singer Rosé’s local snack choices at Blackpink’s Hong Kong shows?
A guessing game went viral online and at Kai Tak Stadium during Blackpink’s three concerts in Hong Kong,…
Blackpink lifts mainland Chinese arrivals in Hong Kong to January weekend record
Mainland Chinese tourists coming to Hong Kong on Saturday and Sunday made it a record-breaking weekend for this…
China’s manufacturing powerhouse cuts 2026 GDP growth target after missing mark
China’s premier manufacturing hub is recalibrating its economic ambitions, with policymakers in the industrial heartland of Guangdong setting…