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Typhoon Noul Makes Landfall in Guangdong, Grounding Flights and Stranding Thousands

Typhoon Noul, China's strongest storm this year, made landfall in Guangdong, cancelling flights and rail services and stranding 2,000 at Hong Kong airport.

Yen Hits Three-Month High After Rare Joint US-Japan Currency Intervention

The yen strengthened to ¥155 against the dollar after Washington and Tokyo confirmed a rare joint currency intervention, though analysts question its stayi

Shein Proposes Cash Payouts and Extra Shares for Late-Stage Investors Ahead of Hong Kong IPO

Shein is proposing cash payouts and extra shares to late-stage investors to bridge a valuation gap ahead of its planned Hong Kong IPO.

Oil Prices Plunge as Trump Halts Iran Strikes to Pursue Peace Talks

Brent crude fell 5% and European stocks rallied after President Trump called off planned strikes on Iran to pursue Middle East peace negotiations.

Microsoft Set to Report Earnings as Investors Focus on Azure Growth and AI Spending

Microsoft is set to report quarterly earnings after the bell, with investors focused on Azure cloud growth and its plans for AI capital expenditure.

Typhoon Noul Makes Landfall in Guangdong, Grounding Flights and Stranding Thousands

Typhoon Noul, China's strongest storm this year, made landfall in Guangdong, cancelling flights and rail services and stranding 2,000 at Hong Kong airport.

Luxury Hong Kong Project Sells Out First Phase Amid Strong Demand

New World Development's Pavilia Farm III luxury project in Hong Kong sells out its first phase of 88 flats for HK$950 million in a single day, despite prior rebuilding costs.

China’s Top Diplomat in Pyongyang: Wang Yi Strengthens Ties with North Korea Amid Shifting Geopolitics

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits North Korea to strengthen ties, marking his first trip since 2019 amid shifting regional geopolitics and potential US-North Korea diplomatic developments.

Hong Kong Rolls Out Diesel Subsidy and Toll Cuts to Ease Fuel Woes

Hong Kong launches a HK$3/liter diesel subsidy and 50% tunnel toll waiver for commercial transport, tackling high fuel costs as global oil prices surge.

Vietnam’s President To Lam to Visit China Next Week for State Visit

Vietnam's President To Lam is set to visit China next week for a four-day state visit, marking his first international trip since assuming the presidency and highlighting deepening ties.

Hong Kong Laundry Operators On The Brink As Diesel Prices Skyrocket

Hong Kong's laundry sector faces potential closures as industrial diesel prices surge by over 190%, impacting businesses serving hospitals and hotels.

China Orders Refiners To Sustain Fuel Output As Middle East War Disrupts Oil Flows

China has instructed independent oil refiners to maintain fuel production at last year’s levels, even if it means operating at a loss, to ensure domestic supply amid war-driven oil disruptions and surging prices.

World Data Organization Launched in Beijing, Uniting Over 200 Global Members

The World Data Organization (WDO) has been officially inaugurated in Beijing with over 200 members from more than 40 countries, aiming to advance global data development and governance.

China Extends Fuel Export Ban, Offering Limited Relief to Asian Neighbors

China extends its refined fuel export ban into April, with potential small exemptions for regional countries facing supply shortages, impacting Asian energy markets.

China Threatens Retaliation as Mexico Imposes New Tariffs, Escalating Trade Tensions

China criticizes Mexico's tariff hikes, calling them trade barriers and threatening retaliation, escalating trade tensions between the two nations.

China Launches Trade Probes Against U.S. Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

China retaliates against U.S. trade probes with its own investigations ahead of an anticipated Trump-Xi summit, escalating economic tensions.

China Offers Measured Response to Trump’s Claimed May Visit

China's Foreign Ministry responds to U.S. President Donald Trump's claim of a May visit, confirming ongoing diplomatic dialogue but declining to confirm specific dates.

China Lodges Strong Protest With Japan Over Alleged Embassy Break-in by Soldier

China protests to Japan after a soldier allegedly breaks into its embassy in Tokyo, escalating diplomatic tensions and raising security concerns.

Xi Jinping Pushes Xiong’an as China’s Next Innovation Powerhouse

President Xi Jinping’s renewed push for Xiong’an New Area highlights ambitious plans for the city as a new technology and policy innovation hub, despite ongoing challenges in attracting businesses and residents.

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