News on this topic
Profile picture of The Star (Malaysia)
Hong Kong says it has held no discussions on relaxing property stamp duty: HONG KONG: Hong Kong's government said on Tuesday it had no plans to relax its ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2022/08/09/hong-kong-says-it-has-held-no-discussions-on-relaxing-property-stamp-duty
Hong Kong says it has held no discussions on relaxing property stamp duty
More news on this subject
Profile picture of The Star (Malaysia)
Hong Kong says it has held no discussions on relaxing property stamp duty: HONG KONG: Hong Kong's government said on Tuesday it had no plans to relax its ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2022/08/09/hong-kong-says-it-has-held-no-discussions-on-relaxing-property-stamp-duty
Hong Kong says it has held no discussions on relaxing property stamp duty
Profile picture of Secret Flying
Business Class from Taipei, Taiwan to Singapore for only $486 USD roundtrip (lie-flat seats)
secretflying.com/posts/business-class-from-taipei-taiwan-to-singapore-for-only-486-usd-roundtrip-lie-flat-seats
Business Class from Taipei, Taiwan to Singapore for only $486 USD ...
Profile picture of Politico
How China ended up financing the Houthis’ Red Sea attacks: By purchasing Iranian oil, Beijing is helping disrupt the trade on which its economy depends.
politico.eu/article/china-finance-houthi-red-sea-attacks-iran-oil/
How China ended up financing the Houthis’ Red Sea attacks
Profile picture of Taiwan News
Taiwan Steel Group to acquire Burger King franchise rights | Taiwan News | Mar. 27, 2024 14:33
taiwannews.com.tw/news/5131159
Taiwan Steel Group to acquire Burger King franchise rights | Taiwan News | ...
Profile picture of The Diplomat
How Does China Study Central Asia?: A conversation with Frank Maracchione on Central Asia studies in China.
thediplomat.com/2024/03/how-does-china-study-central-asia/
How Does China Study Central Asia?
Quick Glance: China's Research on Central Asia
  • Exploring China's involvement in Central Asia

  • Chinese research is more diverse than assumed

  • Evolution in Chinese thinking on Central Asia

  • Impact of state narratives on research
Profile picture of CNBC
Mumbai overtakes Beijing to become Asia's billionaire capital for the first time: Mumbai has overtaken Beijing as the city with the most billionaires in Asia ...
cnbc.com/2024/03/27/mumbai-overtakes-beijing-to-become-asias-billionaire-capital-for-first-time.html
Mumbai overtakes Beijing to become Asia's billionaire capital for the ...
Profile picture of CNBC
China's economy is on track for 'strong' March performance, survey says: China's economy is ending the first quarter on a "strong" note, according to a business ...
cnbc.com/2024/03/27/china-economy-on-track-for-strong-march-performance-china-beige-book.html
China's economy is on track for 'strong' March performance, survey says
Profile picture of Bloomberg
Chinese Stocks Gain as Report Spurs Policy Easing Speculation: Chinese stocks advanced after a report spurred speculation that Beijing will expand its ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/tech-leads-chinese-stocks-rally-in-hong-kong-ahead-of-holidays
Chinese Stocks Gain as Report Spurs Policy Easing Speculation
Profile picture of The Diplomat
The US Must Respond to Hong Kong’s New Security Law: The U.S. must safeguard its nationals and business interests in Hong Kong as well as reevaluate the city’s ...
thediplomat.com/2024/03/the-us-must-respond-to-hong-kongs-new-security-law/
The US Must Respond to Hong Kong’s New Security Law
Profile picture of Nikkei Asia
China's distressed property developer losses start to pile up: HONG KONG -- The severity of the financial damage to China's distressed property developers ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/China-debt-crunch/China-s-distressed-property-developer-losses-start-to-pile-up
China's distressed property developer losses start to pile up
Profile picture of tagesschau.de
How Northvolt wants to stand up to China with its Gigafactory: One of the most modern factories for electric car batteries is being built on the German North Sea ...
tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/unternehmen/northvolt-gigafactory-elektroauto-batterien-china-100.html
How Northvolt wants to stand up to China with its Gigafactory
Profile picture of The Straits Times
Hong Kong reports its highest March temperature in 140 years: The city’s observatory recorded a temperature of 31.5 deg C on March 24, the highest reported for ...
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/hong-kong-reports-its-highest-march-temperature-in-140-years
Hong Kong reports its highest March temperature in 140 years
Profile picture of Reuters
Toyota's global sales slide 7% in February, led by slumps in China and Japan: Toyota Motor's global sales dropped 7% in February from a year earlier ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/toyotas-global-sales-slide-7-february-led-by-slumps-china-japan-2024-03-28/
Toyota's global sales slide 7% in February, led by slumps in China and ...
Profile picture of The Age
China’s economy is in a terrible funk – just how Xi Jinping likes it: Xi is preparing China for war, and for that, he wants to make sure all parts of the economy ...
theage.com.au/world/asia/china-s-economy-is-in-a-terrible-funk-just-how-xi-jinping-likes-it-20240325-p5feyu.html
China’s economy is in a terrible funk – just how Xi Jinping likes it
Quick Glance: APT31: The Chinese Hacking Group Behind Global Cyberespionage Campaign
  • The United States and Britain took legal action and imposed sanctions on a company and individuals associated with a Chinese state-backed hacking group called APT31, allegedly involved in a comprehensive cyber espionage campaign.

  • APT31, also known as Zirconium, is purportedly led by China's Ministry of State Security and has targeted millions of people over more than a decade, primarily in the U.S. and Britain, including officials, lawmakers, activists, academics, journalists, and companies such as defense contractors and a U.S. smartphone manufacturer.

  • The group is linked to China's Ministry of State Security in the province of Hubei and is accused of suppressing critics of Beijing, compromising government institutions, and stealing trade secrets.

  • The U.S. Treasury Department and the British government have taken measures against the company Wuhan XRZ and seven Chinese individuals, including Ni Gaobin and Zhao Guangzong, who were allegedly involved in the activities of APT31.
Profile picture of Reuters
Yellen to warn China on excess production capacity, wants constructive talks: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Wednesday she intends to warn China ...
reuters.com/business/energy/yellen-intends-warn-china-clean-energy-subsidies-excess-production-capacity-2024-03-27/
Yellen to warn China on excess production capacity, wants constructive ...
Profile picture of Nikkei Asia
Hong Kong's loss can be Tokyo's gain if it plays its cards right: Benjamin Qiu is a partner with the law firm Elliott Kwok Levine & Jaroslaw in New York ...
asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/Hong-Kong-s-loss-can-be-Tokyo-s-gain-if-it-plays-its-cards-right
Hong Kong's loss can be Tokyo's gain if it plays its cards right
Quick Glance: Tokyo's Opportunity Amid Hong Kong's Decline
  • As Hong Kong's appeal diminishes, Singapore rises in prominence.

  • Chinese entrepreneurs and investors are relocating to Singapore.

  • Japan has the potential to rival Singapore and Hong Kong.

  • Tokyo must act swiftly to attract investors and establish a foothold.
Profile picture of CNN.com
Three ships have hit bridges in different countries – in just three months. Should we be worried?
cnn.com/2024/03/27/world/bridge-accident-dangers-baltimore-collapse-intl-hnk/
Three ships have hit bridges in different countries – in just three months ...
Quick Glance: New Insights into Baltimore Bridge Collapse from Drone and Traffic Camera Footage
  • Authorities released footage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge crash site on Thursday.

  • New traffic camera recordings provided a different perspective on the moments leading up to the bridge's collapse on Tuesday.

  • An audio recording of emergency communications sheds light on the tense moments before the Baltimore bridge collapsed.

  • Officials announced the suspension of search and rescue operations following the Baltimore bridge collapse on Tuesday.
Profile picture of South China Morning Post
Xi Jinping tells US delegation China’s economy is ‘sound and sustainable’: China’s economy is “sound and sustainable”, President
scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3256983/xi-jinping-tells-us-delegation-chinas-economy-sound-and-sustainable
Xi Jinping tells US delegation China’s economy is ‘sound and sustainable’
Profile picture of South China Morning Post
Why Hong Kong uses bamboo scaffolding: visual explainer: How the use of bamboo in scaffolding has stood the test of centuries of building construction in Hong ...
multimedia.scmp.com/infographics/culture/article/3183200/bamboo-scaffolding/
Why Hong Kong uses bamboo scaffolding: visual explainer
Quick Glance: Bamboo Scaffolding in Hong Kong: Ancient Tradition
  • Bamboo scaffolding is widely used in Hong Kong for its flexibility, strength, and cost-effectiveness compared to steel and aluminum.

  • The bamboo for scaffolding in Hong Kong mainly comes from the Zhaoqing area in Guangdong province and the Guangxi region in southern China.

  • Bamboo scaffolding is lighter, quicker to erect and dismantle than steel scaffolding, requiring skilled workers with nylon ties.

  • Training for bamboo scaffolders in Hong Kong involves year-long training to build safe and sturdy platforms to hold construction workers on various sites.
Profile picture of Bloomberg
China’s Smaller Solar Firms at Risk in Industry Shakeout: Companies that lack the diversification and scale of the industry heavyweights are likely to suffer the ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-03-25/china-s-smaller-solar-firms-at-risk-in-industry-shakeout
China’s Smaller Solar Firms at Risk in Industry Shakeout
Profile picture of The Star (Malaysia)
HK actress Charmaine Sheh, 47, wows netizens with makeup-free look: The former TVB star once said hydration is key in maintaining a smooth and youthful ...
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/2024/03/27/hk-actress-charmaine-sheh-47-wows-netizens-with-makeup-free-look
HK actress Charmaine Sheh, 47, wows netizens with makeup-free look
Profile picture of Bloomberg
Hong Kong Home Sales Fall Over Weekend Despite Removal of Property Curbs: Hong Kong’s secondhand home market is cooling down after a brief rebound following the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-25/hong-kong-s-big-estates-post-32-slump-in-weekend-transactions
Hong Kong Home Sales Fall Over Weekend Despite Removal of Property Curbs
Profile picture of CNN.com
China is trying to connect Southeast Asia by high-speed rail. Here’s how that’s going
cnn.com/2024/03/25/travel/china-south-east-asia-travel-train-infrastructure-intl-hnk/
China is trying to connect Southeast Asia by high-speed rail ...
Profile picture of CNN.com
Three ships have hit bridges in different countries – in just three months. Should we be worried?
cnn.com/2024/03/27/world/bridge-accident-dangers-baltimore-collapse-intl-hnk/
Three ships have hit bridges in different countries – in just three months ...
Quick Glance: Tragedy in Baltimore: Fatal Bridge Collapse and Intensive Investigations
  • A cargo ship that lost control and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore had previously undergone engine maintenance in the port, according to the US Coast Guard. Divers retrieved the bodies of two of the six workers who fell into the water, while the search for the others was deemed unsuccessful.

  • Investigators commenced gathering evidence from the cargo ship involved in striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with authorities suspecting that the other vehicles with victims were trapped.
Profile picture of heise online
Solar manufacturer Meyer Burger lays off employees and decides to shut down in Freiberg
heise.de/news/Solarhersteller-Meyer-Burger-kuendigt-Mitarbeitern-und-beschliesst-Aus-in-Freiberg-9667995.html
Solar manufacturer Meyer Burger lays off employees and decides to shut ...
Profile picture of WION
China to ‘assist’ in developing strategic deep sea port, says Sri Lanka PM amid visit to Beijing
wionews.com/world/china-to-assist-in-developing-strategic-deep-sea-port-says-sri-lanka-pm-amid-visit-to-beijing-704959
China to ‘assist’ in developing strategic deep sea port, says Sri Lanka PM ...
Profile picture of France 24
UK blames China for 'malicious' cyber attacks: The UK on Monday accused Beijing-linked organisations of orchestrating two "malicious" cyber campaigns ...
france24.com/en/live-news/20240325-uk-pm-sunak-promises-action-against-chinese-cyberattacks
UK blames China for 'malicious' cyber attacks
Profile picture of South China Morning Post
BYD’s annual earnings surge 81% to all-time high on record EV deliveries, warns of weak consumer demand and global headwinds
scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3256833/byds-annual-earnings-surge-81-all-time-high-record-ev-deliveries-warns-weak-consumer-demand-and
BYD’s annual earnings surge 81% to all-time high on record EV deliveries ...
Profile picture of Taiwan News
Taiwan's air quality ranks 45th most polluted worldwide: Taiwan also has 3rd worst air quality in East Asia
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5120910
Taiwan's air quality ranks 45th most polluted worldwide
Profile picture of The Diplomat
Xi Jinping’s Balancing Acts: Short-Term Gain, Long-Term Pain? : From the economy to diplomacy and internal politics, Xi appears to have simply kicked policy ...
thediplomat.com/2024/03/xi-jinpings-balancing-acts-short-term-gain-long-term-pain/
Xi Jinping’s Balancing Acts: Short-Term Gain, Long-Term Pain? 
Profile picture of The Indian Express
Mumbai overtakes Beijing as Asia’s billionaire capital; Mukesh Ambani is 10th richest man in world: Report
indianexpress.com/article/world/world-richest-people-2024-india-billionaires-mukesh-ambani-9233562/
Mumbai overtakes Beijing as Asia’s billionaire capital; Mukesh Ambani is ...
Profile picture of Reuters
Chinese EV maker Nio cuts Q1 deliveries forecast amid tepid demand: Chinese electric-vehicle maker Nio lowered its forecast for first-quarter deliveries on ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/chinese-ev-maker-nio-cuts-q1-deliveries-forecast-2024-03-27/
Chinese EV maker Nio cuts Q1 deliveries forecast amid tepid demand
Profile picture of Taiwan News
Dog stays with owner after fatal hiking accident in New Taipei | Taiwan News | Mar. 28, 2024 14:59
taiwannews.com.tw/news/5132081
Dog stays with owner after fatal hiking accident in New Taipei | Taiwan ...