Bitcoin soars past US$81,000 as Trump’s pro-crypto stance fuels buying spree
The token climbed to an unprecedented US$81,497 early in the Asian day on Monday.
Chip war: China’s semiconductor industry braces for another 4 years under Trump
Chinese semiconductor firms are ramping up purchases of foreign chipmaking equipment and looking to forge new alliances.
Hong Kong, China stocks slide as Beijing policy move disappoints amid tariff worries
Sentiment suffers with prospect of tariffs, slower global growth, rising inflation and potentially fewer Fed rate cuts, say Nomura analysts.
Bhutan aims to sell Southeast Asia on its 21-year ‘mindfulness city’ project
The tiny Himalayan kingdom is looking to raise US$100 million to get its planned special administrative region off the ground.
One of Beijing’s top ‘financial minds’ set to join Hong Kong liaison office: sources
Qi Bin, vice-president and deputy chief investment officer at Beijing’s sovereign wealth fund, is expected to arrive in Hong Kong this week.
Hong Kong residential property prices to rebound next year, though unsold inventory looms
‘We expect Hong Kong home prices to be up 5 per cent in 2025,’ says Praveen Choudhary of Morgan Stanley.
Hong Kong needs credible fertility policies, not baby photos in offices
A lawmaker’s suggestion that government offices put up photos of babies has gained attention, but there are weightier matters that warrant discussion.
India’s top 2 airlines vie for each other’s customers: ‘it’s a long-term game’
Market leader IndiGo is dipping its toe into business-class travel, as Air India completes its merger with Singapore Airlines-owned Vistara.
The fight for AI talent heats up in China, as tech employers boost pay
The scarcity of AI talent has set off a recruitment battle, with companies offering above-average pay to woo the right candidate.
From fighter jets to attack drones, China’s biggest air show is about to open in Zhuhai
The J-35A stealth fighter will make its debut at the biennial event, along with the HQ-19 anti-ballistic missile.