1 man, 10,000 trees: Why China’s fledgling durian farms still can’t compete with Southeast Asian imports
The arrival of home-grown durians on Chinese shelves in the past two years has sparked a gold rush for tropical agriculture in the world’s largest durian market, but it has a long way to go before it
Ready for your next ski trip? How Hongkongers can stay safe on the slopes
Experts advise how to prepare for potential dangers after death of Chinese national from Hong Kong at Japanese resort.
Vietnamese tycoon’s life sentence reduced to 30 years in billion-dollar fraud case
21st April 2025 – (Hanoi) A Vietnamese property tycoon previously sentenced to life in prison for her role in a US$17-billion money laundering scandal had her sentence reduced to 30 years on appeal on Monday. Truong My Lan, 68, described her actions as “an accident” during court proceedings last week, pleading for leniency and citing […]
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Former Taiwanese actress Joey Wong thrives with successful moxibustion business in Canada
21st April 2025 – (Vancouver) Joey Wong, a former Taiwanese actress who retired from the entertainment industry two decades ago, has been living in Canada where she has devoted herself to the study of Buddhism. Recently, she made headlines by announcing the opening of her moxibustion clinic on social media, attracting fans eager to visit […]
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U.S. stocks decline sharply as Trump intensifies attacks on Fed Chair Powell
21st April 2025 – (New York) U.S. stocks experienced significant declines on Monday as President Trump escalated his criticisms of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, raising questions about the independence of the Fed amidst ongoing market volatility linked to the administration’s fluctuating tariff policies. The S&P 500 fell by over 2.7%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq […]
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Kidnap and murder of Filipino-Chinese steel tycoon shows an alarming trend in Philippine abductions
Staff reporter
The Philippines is witnessing an alarming increase in the number of foreigners – particularly wealthy Chinese businessmen – being kidnapped, with some observers suspecting police complicity in these crimes.
The allegations come after the abduction and murder of Anson Que, a…
JD.com accuses food rivals of unfair pressures
JD.com (9618) yesterday alleged that rival Chinese platforms were coercing food delivery couriers to avoid working with its new JD Takeaway business.
In a social media post addressed to couriers working with JD Takeaway, the e-commerce giant said it was aware of pressures on them to not accept…
Second Boeing jet sent back by China as trade war festers
Agencies
A second Boeing jet intended for use by Xiamen Airlines was heading back to the United States yesterday amid a deepening tariff war that could lead airlines to consider alternatives such as Airbus and domestic player Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China.
The 737 MAX 8 landed in the US…
Cathay flight app interests global peers
Themis Qi
Cathay Group’s in-house digital flight management application has attracted interest from airlines across the world, and the operator of Hong Kong’s flagship carrier has now set up a tech subsidiary to offer innovative solutions to the aviation industry.
The Electronic Flight Folder app…
SHKP ups prices for Sierra Sea
Sun Hung Kai Properties (0016) unveiled the third price list yesterday for its massive Sai Sha project, Sierra Sea, with discounted prices averaging HK$11,498 per square foot, 5.6 percent costlier than the second one.
The third batch includes 118 units ranging from 301 to 700 sq ft, including 15…
Lenders lower time deposit rates
Staff reporter
Several banks have started to lower their Hong Kong dollar time deposit rates as US President Donald Trump presses for interest rate cuts, though some lenders are still offering promotional rates to attract savers.
Trump has been ramping up pressure on Federal Reserve chair Jerome…
TSMC reports major losses in Arizona following strong performance in China
22nd April 2025 – (Taipei) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has reported substantial financial losses at its Arizona facility while achieving robust profits from its operations on the Chinese mainland. According to the company’s latest annual shareholder report, TSMC’s plant in Arizona incurred a loss of 14.3 billion New Taiwan dollars (approximately 440 million US […]
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Philippines’ military drills with U.S. draw criticism from China
22nd April 2025 – (Beijing) The Philippines’ recent decision to engage in large-scale military exercises with the United States has been met with strong opposition from regional countries, according to a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry. Guo Jiakun made the comments on Monday in response to the annual military drills, which commenced amid ongoing […]
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21-year-old female driver makes waves as Hong Kong’s youngest taxi operator
22nd April 2025 – (Hong Kong) A Hong Kong man recently shared his experience of encountering a young female taxi driver, revealing that she is just 21 years old—the minimum legal age for holding a taxi driving licence. The driver explained that she decided to take on this job after recently losing her previous employment, […]
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70 Hong Kong retailers allegedly sold oxo-degradable plastics despite ban: NGO
Green Earth says investigation suggests plastic bags, bin liners and pet waste bags labelled as ‘oxo-degradable’ had been sold by retailers.
Number of registered street sleepers in Hong Kong hits 10-year low, authorities say
Government reports 795 registered homeless people in 2023-24 financial year, but frontline workers say actual figure likely to be higher.
