Hong Kong’s e-commerce operators are exploring new markets and delaying major business decisions in light of US tariffs, industry players have said. One industry body said e-commerce firms could look towards expanding their operations in traditional markets when diversifying their business, while also exploring emerging ones in Southeast Asia, as well as Central and South…
Donald Trump says the US will strike a “very good” trade deal with China, as both countries remain locked in a tariff war. Several Asian countries have started negotiations with the US over his levy policy but despite facing the highest tariffs China has not. A White House website page states that some Chinese goods…
The number of Form Six graduates in Hong Kong pursuing further studies outside the city has declined by 15 per cent year on year, marking the second straight year of record lows since the government launched an annual survey in 2012. A student consultant and the owner of an agency connecting pupils with overseas universities…
Concerns over earthquakes have contributed to a decline in the number of Hong Kong residents joining tour groups to some popular Asian destinations this Easter, despite prices falling by as much as 15 per cent over last year’s level, one of the city’s largest travel agents has said. Steve Huen Kwok-chuen, executive director of EGL…
Following President Trump’s decision to pause punishing tariffs on dozens of countries, markets in Asia reacted predictably: Stocks soared in the countries that were spared. In early trading on Thursday, benchmark indexes rose more than 9 percent in Taiwan, 8 percent in Japan and 5 percent in South Korea. All three Asian economies were among…
The Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMOA) has confirmed it has taken over preparations for the city’s exhibition at the 2026 Venice Biennale. Rather than focus the exhibition on the work of a single artist, which has been the case since 2009, the next Hong Kong exhibition in Venice will feature the work of several…
The United States and Japan reportedly simulated missile attacks on Chinese naval vessels invading the self-ruled island of Taiwan during a joint military exercise last year. Newsweek has emailed the U.S. Forces Japan and the Japanese military for comment. The Chinese Defense Ministry did not immediately respond to a written request for comment. Why It…
A Hong Kong court has sentenced a handyman to one year in prison for posting seditious messages on his social media accounts to incite hatred towards central and local authorities. Chow Kim-ho, 57, on Tuesday pleaded guilty to one count of knowingly publishing seditious publications under the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, which was passed by…
Home News China plans big move, Xi Jinping army set to attack this country in next…, US Intelligence Report reveals shocking details, Donald Trump may… leaders of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) believe that it would be impossible for the U.S. to prevent a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. Beijing: In a concerning development that could…
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te said on Sunday that Taiwan will not impose reciprocal trade tariffs against the United States, but will remove trade barriers, and that Taiwanese companies will gradually increase their investments in the country. President Donald Trump announced across-the-board import tariffs on Wednesday, with much higher duties for dozens of trading…