As China intensifies offshore tax hunt, exporters struggle with compliance
For those in China’s cross-border trade business, a sweeping tax crackdown is beginning to be felt. Heightened scrutiny…
Hong Kong home designed to embody “the essence of chapels”
Local studio NC Design & Architecture has transformed a family home in Hong Kong, combing organic forms with…
Scott Bessent ‘Would Not Be Surprised’ If China Was Building Digital Assets Backed By Gold
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told the Senate Banking Committee he “would not be surprised” if China was building…
Call for tougher animal welfare laws after invasive turtle found in Hong Kong
Hong Kong animal rights activists have called on the government to create a list of approved pets after…
China threatens Panama with ‘heavy price’ after Trump canal victory
China has warned Panama it will pay a “heavy price” for its decision to force a Hong Kong…
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 company’s concession for Panama Canal ports ruled unconstitutional
PANAMA CITY (AP) — Panama’s Supreme Court ruled late Thursday that the concession held by a subsidiary of…
Exclusive | UK and China weigh cross-border asset-management scheme to deepen market ties
The UK and China are considering a new cross-border asset-management link and upgrades to their existing stock connect…
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…
US stocks hold near their all-time high while the dollar’s value stabilizes
NEW YORK (AP) — Few ripples washed through Wall Street Wednesday after the Federal Reserve decided to hold…
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…