How does Hong Kong’s liquor tax cut work and why are some finding it hard to swallow?
Drinkers with a taste for pricier spirits will benefit most from new framework, but health concerns are also top of mind.
US-China-Russia strategic stability hangs in the balance
Quiet revolutions in military affairs are taking place just as arms control is declining – and precisely when cooperation should increase.
Humanoid robot could recharge China’s manufacturing labour shortage
UBTech’s Walker S1, officially unveiled on Monday, has already begun training in factories, including electric vehicle maker BYD.
Iran warns Israel against retaliation for missile attack or ‘we will painfully attack’
Fears of a wider Middle East conflict have grown as Israel plans its response to Iran’s October 1 missile attack.
China spy agency warns of growing cybersecurity threats amid call for Intel review
Ministry of State Security alert comes after Intel chips are singled out for ‘frequent vulnerabilities, high failure rates’.
US Treasury chief suggests Donald Trump’s tariff plan will hurt families and businesses
Janet Yellen will warn in a speech that the former president’s threats to target China and other foreign countries is ‘deeply misguided’.
Philippine lawmaker urges US to donate missile cruiser amid South China Sea row
Congressman Rufus Rodriguez says the USS Philippine Sea cruiser will help the Philippines assert its sovereignty and protect its fishers.
Hong Kong bound for top of IPO charts with listing reforms, outgoing SFC chair says
In a farewell media briefing, Tim Lui also says he is grateful to see the SFC owning its own permanent office space.
Zelensky pitches ‘victory plan’ to EU leaders, steps up call for Ukraine to join Nato
But there was no immediate sign that Kyiv’s most powerful allies would throw their weight behind the most sensitive elements of the plan.
Hong Kong’s John Lee hopeful city will soon reap rewards of coming Beijing policies
Expansion of ‘one-trip-per-week’ visa to cover more mainland cities among moves chief executive has asked Beijing to consider.