At Yiwu International Trade City, China’s largest wholesale market, customers crowd into a small shop searching for an unlikely bestseller ahead of the Lunar New Year. They are looking for a red plush horse with a downturned mouth, a gold bell around its neck, and eyes that appear to shy away from a viewer’s gaze. …
Getty Images Between the Premier League and Champions League, we’ve seen two different variations of Liverpool this season. Arne Slot has had a tough job following up on Liverpool’s Premier League title-winning charge of last season, but no one expected the Reds to be 14 points off league leaders Arsenal and currently out of a…
Paul KirbyEurope digital editor Roberto Schmidt/Getty The images emanating from Minneapolis have shocked Italians The US immigration agency whose officers have been involved in a fatal shooting in Minneapolis has said it is sending agents to help support American security operations during the Winter Olympics, which start in Italy on 6 February. Confirmation that a…
This photo taken on Feb 1, 2025 shows a city view of Hong Kong, South China. [Photo/Xinhua] HONG KONG – China’s Hong Kong has turned heads globally with its initial public offering bonanza expected to steam along in 2026, luring investors who are drooling over Chinese assets bolstered by the country’s growth prospects. The Hong…
Keir Starmer has said he will “raise the issues that need to be raised” on human rights with China’s leader, Xi Jinping, as he arrived in Beijing for the first trip to the country by a UK leader in eight years. The prime minister has come under pressure from rights groups to try to secure…
Liv McMahonand Kali Hays,Technology reporters Getty Images TikTok has denied claims that its new US operations are heavily-controlling what users post after thousands reported glitches with the video streaming platform. In a response to the BBC, a spokesperson for TikTok US reiterated an earlier statement pointing to technical issues being the reason for problems since…
A powerful industrial federation from China’s Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) has officially committed to launching multiple new production facilities in Cambodia, marking a significant milestone in the deepening economic ties between the two nations. This commitment followed a series of strategic discussions on January 21, 2026, between Chea Vuthy, Secretary General of the…
The Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC) is eyeing investments in fintech, aerospace and artificial intelligence, tapping the city’s strengths and a wave of incoming talent and enterprises as geopolitical shifts create new opportunities, according to its CEO. The city’s wholly owned investment vehicle, which manages HK$62 billion (US$8 billion) in funds, would look at these…
Gold price analysis suggests continued upside, with prices posting fresh record highs. Safe-haven demand and a weaker dollar maintain the bullish case for gold. Declining yields and dovish Fed expectations keep the gold dips attractive for buyers. Gold spot prices are at all-time highs amid strong safe-haven demand, a structurally weaker US dollar, and changing…
Emma Stone is making her Super Bowl debut with an ad directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, marking the pair’s first collaboration on a commercial project. The duo has already earned widespread critical acclaim for their previous collaborations. They are now bringing their unique blend of wit and drama to the Super Bowl, leaving fans buzzing with…