Paris Fashion Week 2026: Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu and tributes to nature and mindfulness
Two of the biggest shows of the season – Louis Vuitton and Miu Miu – took place on…
China’s chip exports surge 73% as AI demand fuels semiconductor growth
China’s chip exports jumped in the first two months of the year, according to the latest customs data,…
Style Edit: Max Mara turns to history while Sportmax draws on dynamism for fall/winter 2026
This season, Max Mara and Sportmax drew from different inspirations for their fall/winter collections, but shared a common…
Hong Kong, Singapore square off in race to become world’s gold trading hub
Hong Kong and Singapore have crossed swords over their ambitions to be the world’s gold trading hub, but…
Hong Kong considers raising MPF contributions after 13-year freeze on thresholds
Hong Kong’s workers and employers may have to pay more into the Mandatory Provident Fund, as the pension…
In China’s vision for a ‘powerhouse’ stock market, it’s slow and steady over boom and bust
China’s high-level policymakers have reiterated the need to defuse financial risks and root out political corruption, two of…
Warning over screen time and chatbots as number of depressed hits record high
One in three Hong Kong adults have moderate to severe symptoms of depression, almost triple the rate from…
Hong Kong unveils incentives to attract gold refiners and boost global hub plan
Hong Kong will roll out targeted measures to attract precious metals companies as part of broader efforts to…
‘Blood moon’ set to rise over Hong Kong but clouds, rain may get in the way
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Can China’s roaring trade engine power the yuan’s challenge to the US dollar?
In the run-up to this year’s ‘two sessions’ – the annual meetings of China’s top legislature and political…
Explainer | How TCM’s ‘miracle pill’ is used to treat strokes, but experts urge caution
This series is based on our reporting on TCM: its history, treatments and growing acceptance around the world.…
No Exchange Fund withdrawal in next 5 years after latest transfers: Paul Chan
Hong Kong does not plan to make another transfer from its Exchange Fund in the next five years,…