We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China’s ultra-hot heat pump breakthrough paves way for melting ore…
Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard on Monday defended Mexico’s decision to impose new tariffs on imports from China and other Asian countries, describing the move as a necessary step to protect hundreds of thousands of domestic jobs rather than a provocation to any trading partner. Affected imports span 17 sectors, including textiles, footwear, steel, aluminium, plastics,…
A worker cuts a stainless steel sheet at a steel manufacturing facility in Mexico City. (Mauricio Palos/Bloomberg) December 11, 2025 9:58 AM, EST [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] Mexican lawmakers gave final approval for new tariffs on Asian imports, broadly aligning with U.S. efforts to tighten trade barriers against…
Mexico‘s Senate approved on Wednesday tariff hikes of up to 50% on imports from China and several Asian countries starting next year, in efforts to bolster local industries despite opposition from business groups and affected governments. The proposal, passed earlier by the lower house, will raise or impose new duties of up to 50% from…
The hearing convened by the Office of the US Trade Representative on Wednesday – the first public session before next July’s joint review of the free trade deal – kicks off three days of testimony from more than 140 representatives from business, think tanks, academia and advocacy groups. “One cannot make a strategic argument about…
China’s National Games marked a historic milestone this year: for the first time since the event’s inception in 1959, competitions were held throughout the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area – a clear sign of the region’s increasing connectivity and spirit of cooperation. Hong Kong achieved its highest medal tally, with nine golds, two silvers and…
Luxury fashion Via Pexels Latin America‘s fashion industry is drawing heightened interest from global brands as new estimates project the sector could reach $156 billion by 2029, according to reporting from Montenapo Daily. The projection marks a sharp acceleration from current levels and reflects long-term structural shifts, including population growth, urbanization, rising disposable income, and…
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The almighty eagle perched on a cactus while devouring a serpent on Mexico’s flag hints at the myth behind the foundation of the country’s capital. It’s a divine sign in an ancient legend, according to which the god Huitzilopochtli asked a group called the Mexica — who founded what was later…
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Through the last few months, we’ve been working on a project for a Latin American Zero-Emission Observatory (ZEMO). And by “we,” I mean myself and the team at FIER Automotive, a company committed to build a more sustainable future that currently operates the European Alternative…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer was sentenced to 15 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to working with Mexican traffickers to bring drugs into the U.S., officials said Thursday. Diego Bonillo, 30, pleaded guilty in July to multiple charges, including conspiracy to import controlled substances such as…