Chinese chip-design software company Empyrean Technology has pledged to become one of the world’s top electronic design automation (EDA) providers, as new US export restrictions bring both opportunities and challenges to the domestic industry. Founded in 2009 and based in Beijing, Empyrean aims to ascend to the top tier of EDA providers, capitalising on the…
Aimee Smale was only 22 years old when she launched her own clothing brand, Odd Muse, from the comfort of her bedroom amid the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. Modelling her own designs and piggybacking off of TikTok’s rapid growth at the time, Smale managed to use social media to market her “affordable luxury” brand. Odd…
The US bank said it expected Hong Kong’s benchmark to climb to 26,000 in the first half of 2026, assuming geopolitical tensions eased and policy support remained steady. “China faces deflationary pressures rather than inflation, so even if imported energy costs rise, the pass-through effect on corporate earnings is expected to be minimal,” said Pierre…
SAN JOSE, Calif. – A new emergency notification system was launched in San Jose yesterday, just before the Ranch Place Fire sparked. That fast-moving brush fire in the East San Jose hills came very close to several homes on Tuesday, as it burned through 92 acres. “The fire started getting closer and closer, and then…
SEATTLE – A former U.S. Army sergeant stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington pleaded guilty to attempting to share classified military secrets with the Chinese government. WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 6: The Department of Justice seal and logo are displayed before U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi arrives for a news conference at the Department…
What’s in a button? We tend to give them little thought. At most, we are irritated when one is lost or comes loose, dangling from the front of a coat or shirt. But like many of the fashion fixtures we take for granted, this unsung hero has a storied past – and present. Though most…
We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘Setting sun’: on Trump’s parade day, Chinese media see a US in decline 2. Why are mainland Chinese tourists posing…
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) plans to host a conference next year to foster collaboration with Gulf states, the body’s new head has said, adding that US President Donald Trump’s unpredictable policies could result in further changes to its export projections. Frederick Ma Si-hang, who took office on June 1, also said on…
Saturday House founder Sonique Saturday welcomed the New Year by sharing a photo on Instagram of her and Taylor Swift embracing in matching sparkling dresses. The image was seemingly a throwback to a private New Year’s Eve party in Kansas City that took place a year previously. Sonique Saturday is the founder of the fashion…
The first batch of flats on offer at the Deep Water Pavilia project on the south side of Hong Kong island are expected to sell out, according to property agents, as homebuyers rushed to snap up available units this weekend on the back of discounted pricing and low interest rates. As of 1pm on Saturday,…