Chinese President Xi Jinping urges global CEOs to protect trade as Trump tariffs loom

Chinese President Xi Jinping urges global CEOs to protect trade as Trump tariffs loom

Open this photo in gallery: Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks during an international business meeting at The Great Hall Of The People, in Beijing, on March 28.Pool/Getty Images China’s President Xi Jinping urged a gathering of multinational CEOs on Friday to protect global industry and supply chains, as Beijing seeks to assuage foreign firms’ concerns…

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As Art Basel arrives, we explore the intersection of fashion and art, in conversation with Cheruby founder Cherry Xu, Gregory de la Hogue Moran of Anest Collective, and Meanswhile’s Naohiro Fujisaki

As Art Basel arrives, we explore the intersection of fashion and art, in conversation with Cheruby founder Cherry Xu, Gregory de la Hogue Moran of Anest Collective, and Meanswhile’s Naohiro Fujisaki

Since Art Basel first arrived in Hong Kong in 2013, the international fair has evolved to become one of the city’s premier events for arts and culture. As the centrepiece of Hong Kong Art Week every March and as an event that brings in hordes of buyers, editors, curators and more, it’s also become a…

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Electric car switch at risk and UK factories could close without 'substantive' changes

Electric car switch at risk and UK factories could close without ‘substantive’ changes

UK car manufacturing has declined for the 12th consecutive month, with production falling by 11.6 per cent in February, as experts warn the net zero switch could further impact UK production. Manufacturers produced 82,178 vehicles last month, 10,787 fewer than in February last year, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers…

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Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez invite famous friends

Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez invite famous friends

As Americans begin crowding into Senator Bernie Sanders’ “Fighting Oligarchy” rallies, top “oligarch” Jeff Bezos and his flashy fiancée Lauren Sanchez are preparing for their glitzy Italian wedding this summer, which could prove to be the couple’s ultimate statement about the wealth, power and influence they hope to wield in American society under the presidency…

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Celebrating a decade of outdoor expression: how HKwalls transformed Hong Kong’s streets

Celebrating a decade of outdoor expression: how HKwalls transformed Hong Kong’s streets

Celebrating 10 years of street art in Hong Kong, HKwalls has once again transformed Central and the Western district into a vibrant outdoor canvas, this time until March 30. With murals and digital artworks that capture the dynamic spirit of urban creativity, PMQ serves as this year’s festival headquarters, offering a nucleus of exhibitions, workshops,…

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Beyond Art Basel 2025: 5 Hong Kong events to check out during Art Week, from Kusama, Picasso and antiques at Sotheby’s and Asian artists at Art Central, to life-size insects at Pacific Place

Beyond Art Basel 2025: 5 Hong Kong events to check out during Art Week, from Kusama, Picasso and antiques at Sotheby’s and Asian artists at Art Central, to life-size insects at Pacific Place

Though Art Basel is the main event, here’s what else not to miss this Art Week. Art Central Works by Soo Kyoung Lee, known for works such as Mieux vaut attendre le printemps will be on view at Art Central. Photo: courtesy of the artist and Gallery CNK This annual art fair has established itself…

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