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. 491,000 Japan-bound air tickets cancelled as China warns people to…
In a direct challenge to other Hong Kong arts festivals, a new fringe festival will take place at the Tai Po Arts Centre from November 27 to 30 that operates on a fiercely independent model for which 100 per cent of box office proceeds will be given directly to participating artists. Organised with local arts…
SINGAPORE, Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MVGX, a Singapore-based global leader in Sustainable AI and Green Finance Technology, made its debut at the China International Import Expo (CIIE 2025) as part of the Singapore Sustainable Development Business Alliance. Frank Zhang, President of MVGX (third from right), attends the China–Singapore Green Urban Collaboration Conference Held from…
China is elevating its digital competitiveness on the world’s stage, according to the latest rankings from a Swiss academic institute, while those behind the findings caution that trade fragmentation is weighing on economies’ digital prowess globally. The world’s second-largest economy has reached an all-time high of 12th place among 69 economies in terms of overall…
In a milestone moment, the launch of TIDES marks Hong Kong’s first purpose-built mid-sized music venue by Live Nation. The grand ceremony took place on 14 October and was a perfect way to usher in a new era of live music venues in Hong Kong. The official opening of the venue saw it being…
This week, markets saw a mix of policy shifts and corporate milestones. The Fed signalled caution with a rate cut, Nvidia’s value crossed US$5 trillion, and Amazon began one of its biggest workforce reductions yet. Meanwhile, Singapore’s Coliwoo readies its mainboard debut, and SGX RegCo took bold steps to make listings more flexible and future-ready….
Pony.ai and WeRide, two of China’s leading autonomous driving companies, have filed prospectuses for initial public offerings (IPOs) in Hong Kong, marking a milestone for the nation’s driverless technology sector, as it seeks capital market validation amid intensifying global competition. Pony.ai, based in Guangzhou and incorporated in the Cayman Islands, plans to sell 41.96 million…
China and Singapore have pledged to uphold multilateralism and strengthen bilateral trade amid growing protectionism, as Chinese Premier Li Qiang began his two-day visit to the city state on Saturday. The trip, which marked the first visit by a Chinese leader to Singapore since 2018, comes as the two countries celebrate 35 years of diplomatic…
China topped the world in knowledge and technology outputs this year in a leading innovation index, driven in large part by its scientific productivity, patent applications and hi-tech exports. Despite its strong showing in sci-tech output, China came in 10th overall in the World Intellectual Property Organisation (Wipo)’s annual Global Innovation Index (GII) released last…
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