Even as the United States slaps India with a 50 percent tariff, the highest among all countries so far and one that will push their relationship to its lowest moment in years, one thing is clear: US President Donald Trump is more interested in onshoring than friend-shoring, experts say. On Wednesday, the US announced an…
An exhibition featuring more than 100 works of art such as jewellery, weaponry and fragments of architectural history from the Mughal court – a Muslim dynasty encompassing most of present-day South Asia – opened in Hong Kong on Wednesday. The Hong Kong Palace Museum is the first stop on the travelling show’s itinerary and the…
New Delhi, India — When Donald Trump returned to the White House in January, many Indian analysts celebrated, arguing that his bonhomie with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi would shield the country from the chaos that the United States president could unleash. The two leaders had effectively campaigned for each other previously, attending joint rallies….
Home » TRAVEL NEWS » China Posts Strong Year-on-year Gains In Service Trade As New Growth Engines Such As Technology Finance And Intellectual Property Begin To Dominate The Export Landscape Tuesday, August 5, 2025 China recorded strong year-on-year growth in its service trade during the first half of the year, reaching a total of 3.89…
For the boss of Hong Kong’s largest retail chain – which operates Wellcome, Mannings and 7-Eleven – the key to retaining customers is simple: ensure stores match prices in Shenzhen. DFI Retail Group, formerly known as Dairy Farm, has increased the number of countries it imports from to 54 from 26 over the last year,…
Questions have been raised about the effectiveness of potentially extending a baby bonus scheme to talent admitted to Hong Kong to boost the birth rate, despite some professionals complaining about being left out. Experts and lawmakers said that other incentives and measures were needed to encourage childbearing and boost the birth rate. Last month, Secretary…
The exercise coincided with President Ferdinand Marcos’s departure for a five-day trip to India, where he said he would look to deepen maritime ties. India and the Philippines have staged their first joint sail and naval exercises in the disputed South China Sea. The two-day joint military deployment that kicked off on Sunday is likely…
Home » ASIA » Taiwan Records Impressive Growth in International Tourism From Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, and the Philippines with Focus on Outlying Islands Sunday, August 3, 2025 Outlying islands of Taiwan have drawn a lot of attention recently as unusual travel destinations for tourists from other countries. Travelers from surrounding areas are increasingly choosing…
Home » TRAVEL NEWS » Hong Kong-Taipei Continues to Dominate as the Busiest International Air Route of the World Sunday, August 3, 2025 The Hong Kong-Taipei route retained its position as the world’s busiest international air route last July at 581,965 seats, equal to the same period in 2024. This route is still one of…
A Chinese woman remains missing after being swept away by floodwaters in southeastern Australia. China’s Consulate General in Sydney had confirmed the news, while urging local authorities to “make every effort” to save her, Chinese state media reported on Sunday. The 26-year-old was one of two Chinese women caught up in floods in the Hunter…