Prime Minister Jotham Napat speaks to the Post. Photo: Elson Li

    Vanuatu seeks Hong Kong’s regulatory expertise, woos investors and tourists

    Vanuatu’s leader hopes to strengthen his country’s presence in Hong Kong as the Pacific island nation looks to tap the city’s regulatory expertise, financial markets and investment opportunities. Prime Minister Jotham Napat said on Wednesday that his country had established a “communication mechanism” during his trip to Hong Kong, to improve coordination and deepen ties…

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    Dutch End Nexperia Intervention, Resolving China Chip Standoff

    Dutch End Nexperia Intervention, Resolving China Chip Standoff

    The Netherlands just backed down from its unprecedented takeover of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia, suspending state intervention after two months of escalating trade tensions. The move ends a bitter dispute that threatened global automotive supply chains and sent car manufacturers scrambling for alternative chip sources. The Dutch government just blinked first in its high-stakes showdown with…

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