Thailand’s steel industry grapples with China’s dominance amid overcapacity woes
In the realm of Southeast Asia’s steel market, a tempest is brewing as Thailand braces itself against a tide of Chinese hot-rolled coil steel exports. [more…]
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Hong Kong and Shenzhen pioneer cross-border credit data verification
In a fresh move, Hong Kong and Shenzhen have embarked on a pioneering effort to test cross-border information verification, laying the foundation for seamless data [more…]
South Korea raises terrorism alert for diplomatic offices amid North Korean threats
In a move that underscores rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula, South Korea’s foreign ministry has elevated the terrorism alert level for five of its [more…]
President Xi Jinping’s European trip aims to bolster ties amid rising tensions
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to embark on a significant diplomatic mission to Europe from May 5-10, marking his first visit to the continent [more…]
Hong Kong treasury chief reaffirms identity requirements for pension withdrawals amidst UK minister’s visit
Hong Kong’s Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Christopher Hui, recently met with UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, to discuss a range [more…]
U.S. airlines and unions call for pause on China flights over unfair advantage concerns
Amidst the backdrop of geopolitical tensions and commercial concerns, major U.S. airlines and aviation unions have voiced their reservations about the surge in flights between [more…]
Indian nationals rescued from cyber scam captivity in Cambodia
In a recent turn of events that sounds like a plot straight out of a cyber thriller, the Indian government has successfully rescued and repatriated [more…]
How Australia’s international student cohort has shifted over three decades
Australia’s international student landscape has undergone significant changes over the past three decades. Malaysians, Singaporeans, and Hongkongers, who once dominated the student population, are no [more…]
China seeks Dutch support for ‘Normal’ trade of lithography machines
In a twist of diplomatic rhetoric, China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao expressed hope for the Netherlands’ support in ensuring the “normal” trade of lithography machines [more…]
Controversy arises as Denmark misclassifies Taiwanese residents as Chinese on ID cards
In a bizarre misstep, Denmark has reportedly been changing the nationality of some Taiwanese residents to “Chinese” on their residence ID cards. The issue came [more…]