The European Commission has unveiled sweeping measures to shield the EU’s struggling steel industry from a flood of overcapacity that it says is emanating from China, slashing tariff-free quotas by nearly half and doubling duties on excess shipments to 50 per cent. To take effect, the plan must be approved by the European Parliament and…
China’s clean technology is “becoming the basis of the new energy system” around the world, with the country’s monthly green tech exports hitting a record US$20 billion in August, a European think tank said. As China brings down the prices of technologies like batteries and photovoltaic solar panels, sales are surging in countries across Southeast…
Hong Kong has once again displayed its resilience. The city retained its No 3 ranking in the Global Financial Centres Index, just behind New York and London, while initial public offerings surged eightfold in the first half of 2025. For the first time since 2019, Hong Kong held the top spot in global IPO fundraising….
Investors from China and Hong Kong committed nearly $922 million to Thailand from January to August 2025, the Ministry of Commerce said. Total foreign projects approved reached about $6.27 billion, up 125% from a year earlier. Thailand’s Department of Business Development (DBD) said 687 foreign investors were cleared to operate in the period. Approvals came…
This article was first published in a supplement on September 27, 1985 By Andre Cadogan Travel to Macau and take a trip into the 21st century The opening ceremony today (September 27, 1985) of the Macau Ferry Terminal marks yet another peak in the achievements of Hong Kong’s entrepreneurs and experts. It is the largest…
Cathay Pacific Airlines will operate its Seattle-Hong Kong flights on Airbus A350-900 aircraft like this one. Courtesy of Cathay Pacific Cathay Pacific Airlines is resuming nonstop service from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Hong Kong in 2026, marking a return of service that it began in 2019 before service was canceled during the global pandemic. The…
Home » ASIA » Why Hong Kong Is Quickly Becoming the Top Destination for Wealthy Muslim Travelers. Is This the Future of Exclusive Escapes? Published on September 21, 2025 Hong Kong is proactively enhancing its position as a premium destination for luxury tourism, focusing on attracting affluent visitors, particularly from regions like the Middle East…
A general view of the Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong 2025 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, in Hong Kong, Sept 17, 2025. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) Chinese mainland gold-jewelry makers are exploring more opportunities to expand their global presence in Hong Kong, as they showcased their latest hard pure gold products on…
China’s recently unveiled Global Governance Initiative (GGI) differs from earlier calls to reform the global order in terms of the scope and drive for change. Beijing now seeks a leading role on the world stage either with the US playing a diminished role or without the US. But global reception to the GGI hinges on…
Prabowo had earlier decided to cancel the trip because of widespread protests at home. But he showed up for the parade in a grey suit on the morning of September 3, taking a seat at the rostrum beside Russian leader Vladimir Putin, who was to the right of Chinese President Xi Jinping. Sources said the…