Why Singapore, Thailand are among the world’s ‘happiest’ economies
Singapore and Thailand ranked among the world’s “least miserable” economies in an annual index compiled by a Johns…
From banking to AI, these are the key international economic bodies based in China
The recent launch of the World Data Organization in Beijing added another node to a growing network of…
Singer-actress Charlene Choi announces marriage to fitness instructor Elvis Lam
Hong Kong-Canadian singer and actress Charlene Choi has announced her marriage to fitness coach Elvis Lam. The 43-year-old,…
Guangdong’s rule as China’s GDP king faces an unprecedented threat to the crown
The long-standing rivalry between China’s two largest economic heavyweights – with each boasting a gross domestic product comparable…
Why Shenzhen may be first to climb out of China’s property slump
Shenzhen’s residential inventory has fallen to a seven-year low, putting the southern technology hub ahead of other first-tier…
China’s ‘landmark’ drug pricing guidelines widen biotech profit window: analysts
The State Council, China’s cabinet, has published guidelines on innovative drug pricing that a bank analyst has described…
Mainland China’s ultra-wealthy numbers rise as Hong Kong tipped for faster growth
Mainland China’s population of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) – those with assets exceeding US$30 million – has grown by…
More bookings, shorter trips: Chinese adjust to higher fuel prices for Labour Day break
The number of Chinese tourists deciding to travel during the five-day Labour Day holiday at the start of…
China’s youth unemployment crunch deepens as record graduation season looms
Despite China’s stronger-than-expected first-quarter economic growth, young jobseekers found little respite as March brought a rise in youth…
Australia women lose Hong Kong rugby sevens final to New Zealand, men finish sixth
Australia’s rugby sevens women have suffered yet another final let-down against rivals New Zealand, missing out on the…
Women in black confound Australia sevens stars again
Australia’s rugby sevens women have suffered yet another final let-down against their great New Zealand rivals, missing out…
Hong Kong recognised as ‘global player’ in world rugby after record-breaking Sevens party
Hong Kong brought the curtain down on its 50th anniversary Sevens in front of another record crowd on…