HKMA to join European test of cross-border payments on tokenised assets
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has signed an agreement with its counterpart in France to become the first non-European…
Malaysia questions Bajau Laut activist under sedition law, raising concerns under PM Anwar
A Malaysian activist who has campaigned for the rights of a seafaring minority group was questioned by police under sedition…
China’s economy ‘is full of hope’, but market reforms key to healthy, sustainable foundations
Unswerving market-oriented reforms would be key for China’s upcoming third plenum, said a former senior official with Beijing’s top economic…
China kindergartens offer practical education with rope training, cooking, washing up to boost enrolment
They also prepare meals, do washing up, embroidery, and interestingly, make shoe insoles. One video shows children rhythmically moving to…
Hong Kong 5,000 yuan duty-free limit for mainland Chinese visitors to rise but ‘far below’ hopes
Beijing is planning to raise Hong Kong’s duty-free shopping allowance of 5,000 yuan (US$688) per mainland Chinese tourist, but the…
Jordanian minister banks on Middle East stability in courting Chinese investment
“To be honest, I’ll give you an answer not as a minister … I’ll just answer you as an Arab…
US expands military footprint in Middle East to control energy markets, boost arms sales: ex-Israeli peace negotiator
Daniel Levy Photo: Xie Wenting/GT Editor’s Note: The UN Security Council adopted a resolution aimed at reaching a comprehensive ceasefire…
Bitcoin Suisse Targets Middle East and Europe Expansion
After a slump in 2023, Bitcoin Suisse is back on the path to profitability. The Zug-based company now aims to…
Teens who attacked rugby union great Toutai Kefu and family in their Brisbane home sentenced
Two teenagers who attacked rugby union great Toutai Kefu and his family in a “truly horrific” home invasion have been…
Jamaican Olympic great to miss Paris Games
In short: Elaine Thompson-Herah will miss the Paris Olympics due to an Achilles tendon injury. Thompson-Herah won the Olympic sprint…