Text size Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday inaugurated South America’s first Beijing-funded port in Chancay, Peru, a symbol of the Asian superpower’s growing influence on the continent as it prepares to face off with a new Donald Trump administration. The $3.5-billion complex, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) north of Lima, is meant to serve…
With the lockouts, $930m of goods are being affected daily, affecting supply chains and local economy, the government says. Canada’s labour minister is intervening to end the lockouts of workers at the country’s two biggest ports. Minister of Labour Steven Mackinnon said on Tuesday that the negotiations had reached an impasse and he was directing…
Hong Kong’s rail giant has launched a controversial campaign to try to persuade commuters to do away with deep-rooted habits by standing still on both sides of escalators rather than leaving the left for those who wish to pass in a hurry. The MTR Corporation cited safety concerns when it unveiled the initiative on Friday,…
Chinese President Xi Jinping has instructed Macau’s next leader to adopt a spirit of responsibility, further diversify the gaming hub’s economy, tackle livelihood issues and improve the city’s national security legal regime. Chief Executive-designate Sam Hou-fai, who shared the words from the country’s leader, also said on Saturday that he planned to finalise his choice…
A paraglider hit and injured a hiker resting on a Hong Kong mountain after losing control while landing, prompting a helicopter rescue to transport the pair to hospital. Police received a report on Saturday afternoon that a male paraglider landed on the lawn of a hill at Ngong Ping, Ma On Shan, hitting a female…
Just when Honda’s restrained approach to the EV rush of the early 2020s was more or less vindicated, the company showed a wild looking pair of EV concepts at last year’s CES. The company said at the time that the 0 Series cars represented a rebirth, or a fresh start for the company; a Honda 2.0,…