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BlackRock sells Shanghai tower at 34% discount as it pulls back from China property
The US firm is selling its last major asset in the city, Trinity Place, for 900 million yuan (US$124 million), according to sources.
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Hong Kong anti-corruption agency vows to quash bribery of imported workers
Previous case resulted in 23 convictions over alleged HK$6 million of bribes from 58 imported workers on the airport’s third-runway project.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Thai Cabinet Approves Second Draft of Contentious Casino Bill
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's government hopes that legalized gambling can deliver a jolt to the sluggish Thai economy.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Affluent India's love for 'fur babies' fuels pet care industry boom
Affluent, urban Indians indulging their dogs and cats have led to the growth of India's pet care sector.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Can Vietnam golf its way out of new Trump tariffs?
The South East Asian country has the third largest trade surplus with the US, after China and Mexico.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Marco Rubio says he stripped US visas from 300 ‘lunatics’ over university Gaza protests
The Trump administration has moved aggressively against foreign students over on-campus demonstrations, leading to some high-profile arrests.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Kam-Biu Luk’s neutrino find a reminder of what’s possible when giants US and China unite
Hong Kong-born physicist recalls honeymoon era of collaboration and ‘stroke of luck’ that launched Daya Bay Reactor Neutrino Experiment.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Trump’s TikTok stance differs from some Republicans ahead of sell-or-ban deadline
‘If ByteDance stays involved in any way, the deal is illegal – plain and simple,’ said one senior Republican lawmaker.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Australia PM calls general election for May 3, amid inflation and housing challenges
The PM’s Labour Party is seeking a second term, but many expect the opposition conservative coalition to pick up seats.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:How Trump may inadvertently calm the waters of the Indo-Pacific
Donald Trump is likely to keep projecting power in Asia but his focus on other priorities will reshape regional dynamics.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Japanese anime draws on religious traditions
I have spent years studying and teaching Japanese anime, exploring how its narratives intertwine with cultural, philosophical and religious traditions. One of the most compelling aspects of Japanese anime is its ability to merge thrilling action with deep spiritual and ethical questions. “Demon Slayer: Mugen Train,” which shattered Japanese box-office records for earnings and ended […] The post Japanese anime draws on...
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Voice of America took jazz behind the Iron Curtain
Since taking office in January, the Trump administration has adopted a heavy-handed approach to cutting any perceived wasteful spending in the US government. One of the more recent institutions targeted by Trump’s team, Voice of America, holds a potentially staggering implication: the end of American soft power. Soft power earned the US government a significant […] The post Voice of America took jazz behind the Iron...
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Era of close ties with US ‘over’, Canada PM says, as Trump asks to talk
Mark Carney says he expects to speak to the US president in ‘a day or two’, and that Canada will retaliate against planned US car tariffs.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:In China, Putting a Roof on a Half-finished Building Is Cause for Celebration
For struggling property giants seeking any indications of a turnaround in China’s prolonged real estate crisis, "topping off" a building is cause for celebration.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Just Stop Oil activists to stop climate protest stunts: ‘the end of soup on van Goghs’
The group says it has succeeded in stopping Britain from approving new oil and gas projects and will hold one last demonstration in London.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:USAGM Reverses Course on RFE/RL and OTF Grant Terminations
A day after RFE/RL won a temporary restraining order against USAGM’s freezing of its funding, the agency has backed off. But it may be, at best, a temporary reprieve.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Trump withdraws UN envoy pick Elise Stefanik amid Congress majority fears
Republicans control the US House by a slim margin, and the departure of the firebrand congresswoman would make it even harder to pass laws.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:EU trade commissioner says bloc seeks to deepen cooperation with China
Maros Sefcovic, in Beijing meeting with Vice-Premier He Lifeng, signals European Union’s softening tone toward engagement with China.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:USAID Cuts Devastating to Central Asia Programs
If leaked documents listing active and terminated projects are accurate, almost all USAID programs in Central Asia have been cut.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Trump plan to take over Greenland is ‘serious’, Putin says
The Russian leader is concerned that Nato countries could use the Arctic as a springboard for future conflicts.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Panama Port Deal Puts Hong Kong Businesses at a Crossroads
Beijing’s public pressure campaign against CK Hutchison portends a growing effort by the CCP to control Hong Kong’s independent business interests.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:5 hurt, 2 seriously in Amsterdam stabbing
A bystander overpowered the suspected attacker, who is in custody and is being treated for a leg injury.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth needs a to-do list for Japan
United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is heading to Japan. This visit needs to be more than cordial meetings reaffirming the US-Japan alliance as rock solid and discussing vague improvements with even vaguer timelines for completion. If that’s all it is, he might as well stay home and do it over Zoom. Hegseth should […] The post Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth needs a to-do list for Japan appeared first on...
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:France’s Macron says not all European allies agree on troops for Ukraine
France and Britain, which are driving the initiative, would forge ahead with a ‘reassurance force’ with several countries.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Is Australia Still the US’ ‘Deputy Sheriff’?
Australia’s reliance on the U.S. has only grown deeper since 2000. But that may be about to change.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Fourth Beijing warning for Li Ka-shing’s Hutchison over Panama ports deal
Beijing’s offices overseeing Hong Kong affairs repost another scathing news article taking aim at company over sale to US consortium.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:For China’s cross-border e-commerce, it’s ‘unstoppable momentum’ vs ‘big challenges’
Former deputy secretary general for China’s State Council warns of a potential negative impact from foreign import tariffs on small packages.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:4th Drone Fragment Found in West Kazakhstan on Russian Border
Since February, there have been four separate reports of UAV fragments landing in a Kazakh region that borders Russia.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Man slashed during attempted robbery in popular Hong Kong tourist area
Two men attempted to steal the victim’s luggage, which reportedly contained a large sum of foreign currency, in Tsim Sha Tsui.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:US has ‘lost its way’, China’s record-smashing gold deposits: SCMP daily highlights
From an American economist lambasting the US to China’s major gold find, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Trump’s trade policy is misguided but don’t be quick to blame tariffs
Instead of attacking the use of tariffs, the Trump administration’s domestic critics should consider their popularity and effectiveness.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:In Japan, the Radicalness of Yamamoto Taro Meets the Moment
Reiwa Shinsengumi’s rapid ascent marks a seismic shift in the progressive voting bloc in Japan.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific, HK Express to boost flights to mainland in summer
Airlines will provide nearly 300 return flights weekly during the peak of the season to cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Zhengzhou.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:4 Key Myths That Manufacture an Immigration ‘Crisis’ in Australia
A so-called Australian immigration crisis is a central election issue, but it's based on misconceptions easily debunked by any examination of the evidence.
Published on: March 27, 2025 | Source:China’s addictive micro-dramas show how commercial demand is fuelling a netcasting boom
The head of China’s body overseeing film and TV calls micro-dramas a ‘new growth pillar for China’s online audio and video industry’, with growing influence overseas.
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