Alibaba kicks off Singles’ Day direct sales, with Apple and Lululemon seeing strong demand

The encouraging start to Singles’ Day sales for the country’s largest online retail platforms augurs well for consumer spending on the mainland.

China’s financial reforms an invitation for foreign firms to boost growth: BOC chairman

China’s financial reforms will open up opportunities for foreign players in the vast and growing market, Ge Haijiao says.

Hong Kong inmate denied early release under security law ‘treated unfairly’, court told

Adam Ma’s lawyers argue in court that Correctional Services Department failed to provide timely reasons in support of decision.

China eyes ‘top-tier industrial workforce’ by 2035, vows hi-tech training, talent support

Guidelines jointly issued by party Central Committee and the State Council come amid record youth joblessness and the continuing US tech war.

Hong Kong government’s KPIs insufficient to measure qualitative progress: experts

City leader John Lee doubles down on governance approach, but an economist and a human resources expert point out limits of existing metrics.

US demands swift result, accountability from India over foiled Sikh separatist murder plot

Washington tells New Delhi to quickly investigate Indian official’s alleged role in plans to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

Xi Jinping makes economic-centric instructions to spur China’s growth

President Xi Jinping says China’s economic and technological development zones should focus on modernisation, innovation and internal dynamism.

Top bid for Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year Fair stall drops 17%, vendors cite weak economy

Highest bid for prime spot at Victoria Park stood at HK$182,000, down from HK$220,000 previously.

In bid for deeper ties, Germany’s Scholz to visit India with defence, economy on mind

Sharing of military technology to boost Indo-Pacific security likely to be on agenda amid ‘German reassessment of India’, analysts say.

China KOL with 20 million fans accused of sending team to assault man over food claims

Controversial online influencer empties online shop clean as dispute explodes after ‘food mislabelling’ row turns violent.