China says US must ‘cherish’ its cooperation on fentanyl as Trump vows to add 10% tariff

Beijing’s foreign ministry says fentanyl is US’ own problem and China provided support ‘out of a humanitarian spirit’.

Hong Kong police arrest 46 over illegal money lending to domestic helpers

Syndicate suspected of providing HK$39 million in high-interest loans with rates starting at 100 per cent.

Russia expels British diplomat amid espionage accusations and Ukraine conflict tensions

The envoy was accused of activities threatening Russia’s security, straining already tense relations between the countries.

How the West can navigate Sino-Russian cooperation in the Arctic

As China and Russia deepen Arctic cooperation, Western nations must collectively balance engagement with vigilance to mitigate tensions.

Why Gulf countries don’t want to choose between China and the US

While Trump 2.0 could complicate the Gulf Cooperation Council’s relations with Beijing, member states are unlikely to sever ties with either power.

Zomato stirs debate in India over no-salary senior role with application fee

The US$24,000 application fee will be donated to charity in the first year and the successful candidate will get a salary in the second year.

Tech war: China’s AI hopes face fresh setbacks as US set to restrict advanced memory chip exports

South Korea’s SK Hynix and Samsung dominate the supply of HBMs, each controlling about 48 per cent of the global market share in 2023.

World’s oldest man dies at 112. John Tinniswood’s life spanned the Titanic and both World Wars

The British centenarian, born in 1912, attributed his longevity to “pure luck” and moderation.

Hong Kong’s US$2.7 billion infrastructure bonds attract keen demand from retail investors

This is the second retail bond offering following last month’s HK$50 billion Silver Bond sale under the city’s new infrastructure bond framework.

Over 40% of Hong Kong service industry workers report burnout: survey

Survey of 1,000 employees conducted between 2022 and 2024 also showed higher stress levels among private sector workers.