China’s newly revised entry-exit regulation introduced a new K visa policy, effective October 1, 2025. This opens the door to young foreign science and tech talent with greater flexibility and fewer barriers. This article explains the policy changes, their background, and what they could mean for China’s innovation landscape. On August 7, 2025, China’s State…
FILE – President Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G20 Summit on July 7, 2017, in Hamburg, Germany. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP ANCHORAGE, Alaska — President Trump is meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska today, a momentous summit on American soil with a leader isolated by…
Discussing the event, a spokesperson said: “Critical Communications Asia will bring international information to the North Asia community. It will showcase Asian Pacific voices and perspectives on the business requirements for critical communications across public safety, utilities, transportation, energy, and ports. “Hong Kong is the strategic gateway between China and the rest of Asia. It…
Kristian Nairn is the fifteenth and final celebrity joining the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. The multi-award-winning entertainment show, produced by BBC Studios, will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer for its new series this September. Kristian Nairn is an internationally renowned actor, DJ and creative force who has spent over two decades…
US stock futures were mixed on Friday as Wall Street tempered its rate-cut hopes and awaited July’s retail sales report. Futures attached to the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F) rose around 0.7%. Futures attached to the benchmark S&P 500 (ES=F) were flat and futures attached to the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) fell below the flatline….
Published on August 15, 2025 Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation has introduced the initial nine of 35 Alexander Dennis Enviro500EV double-decker buses, representing an important advancement in the territory’s commitment to sustainable public transport. These battery-electric vehicles are integral to a wider programme to phase out legacy diesel fleets, thereby lowering emissions and enriching the visitor…
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese people’s war of resistance against Japanese aggression and the world anti-fascist war. On Friday, there will be a two-minute silence at noon in the UK to honour the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. This is a moment not only for solemn remembrance, but…
Oil prices dipped in early European trading on Friday morning, ahead of US president Donald Trump’s meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska later in the day, to discuss the war in Ukraine. Brent crude (BZ=F) futures fell 0.6% to $66.44 per barrel at the time of writing, while West Texas Intermediate futures (CL=F)…
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has cancelled 22 flights in the next two days as a result of inclement weather on Thursday, and warned passengers to confirm bookings before heading to the airport. The airline said that 13 flights were cancelled on Friday and another nine on Saturday after black and red rainstorm…
The electric vehicle (EV) industry is undergoing a seismic shift as regulatory tailwinds from the Biden era give way to a Trump-era policy environment that prioritizes fossil fuels and traditional automakers. For Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN), a company built on the promise of electrification and regulatory arbitrage, these changes have created a perfect storm of financial…