Over the past decade, Hong Kong artist Un Cheng has made abstract self-portraits and introspective landscapes that share the theme of escapism. Her latest solo exhibition sees her turning her gaze towards Europe – perhaps seeing travel as the ultimate escape – but these new paintings are not just about getting away. After spending October…
Hong Kong has signed a comprehensive avoidance of double taxation agreement (CDTA) with Norway, marking its fourth such pact this year as the city steps up efforts to strengthen its appeal as an international business and investment hub. Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui Ching-yu signed the agreement with the Government of…
For decades, New York and London have defined the flow of global capital. But while markets still chase short-term returns in US equities, the next great wave of productive investment is taking shape in East Asia, led by China’s financing, manufacturing and export of the clean technologies that are remaking the global economy. That contrast…
Hong Kong’s foil fencers need to “fix something” and Cheung Ka-long’s return to his Olympic-winning form could take time, coach Greg Koenig has admitted after a disappointing team display at the World Cup in Japan. Koenig, who as foil head coach oversaw Hong Kong’s team gold medal at the National Games at Kai Tak Arena…
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poles met up with families and visited their beloved dead on All Saints’ Day, which was celebrated Saturday across the Catholic world. All Saints’ Day, annually celebrated Nov. 1, is one of the most important days in the Polish calendar. Supermarket shelves are stacked with candles weeks in advance. As the…
The European Union has sanctioned two mainland Chinese oil refineries and one Hong Kong-based oil trader as part of its latest efforts to hobble Russia’s war economy, drawing a stern rebuke from Beijing. The companies were listed in a broader package of sanctions agreed by the EU’s 27 member states on Thursday morning, punishing in…
With an eye on growing Russian aggression in Europe, Warsaw’s military planners built out the country’s armed forces, turning it last year into the largest European military in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. It ramped up military spending to 4.7% of gross domestic product this year—the highest in the alliance. A multibillion-dollar spending spree has…
Here are the key events from day 1,322 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Published On 8 Oct 20258 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Here is how things stand on Wednesday, October 8, 2025: Fighting Russian President Vladimir Putin said his forces have captured almost 5,000 square kilometres (1,930sq miles)…
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday condemned France’s detention of a Russian-linked ship as “piracy”, vowing a “significant” response to what he called European threats as tension flared. The Russian leader’s warning came after the French navy on Saturday detained and boarded an oil tanker that has been blacklisted by the European Union for being part…
Published on 29/09/2025 – 21:54 GMT+2 •Updated 30/09/2025 – 11:23 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius condemned Russian drone incursions over Poland and Estonia as “dangerous” and “reckless” violations of international law Monday, warning that Moscow represents NATO’s greatest threat whilst opening a permanent logistics centre for German forces in Lithuania. “The Russian Federation…