Global Market: Shanghai, Hong Kong stocks rise as consumer gains offset tech weaknessShanghai and Hong Kong stocks gained on Monday as consumer and property shares offset weakness in technology stocks. Investors assessed fre...
10 Aug, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Women's public role shrink in China as official rhetoric shift towards family, children: StudyChinese state media increasingly emphasises women's domestic roles, a shift from earlier public sphere portrayals. This change coincides wi...
09 Aug, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
Where art thou? From royal silverware to rare watches, what collectors are bidding for nowAs collectors broaden their horizons beyond canvases, Glynda Alves finds that India’s auction houses are witnessing growing demand for item...
09 Aug, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Israel shuts one of its consulates in China amid growing strain in tiesIn a significant shift, Israel has shuttered its consulate in Chengdu, China, effectively ending operations last month. This decision refle...
07 Aug, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
Global Market: China, Hong Kong stocks rise as strong trade data and AI demand lift sentimentChina and Hong Kong equities advanced on Friday after stronger-than-expected July trade data reinforced confidence in the country's export ...
07 Aug, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
Global Market: China stocks hold steady as gold miners gain, tech shares slip; Hong Kong dragged by insurersThe Chinese stock market showed minimal fluctuation as gold shares increased, counteracting declines in tech. Meanwhile, Hong Kong faced ma...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Global Market: Prudential shares tumble as China offshore insurance tax report rattles investorsShares of Prudential plunged after reports that Chinese tax authorities had begun collecting personal income tax on returns from offshore i...
06 Aug, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
Global Market: Hong Kong insurers slump after report on China taxing offshore policy incomeHong Kong-listed insurance stocks slumped after reports that Chinese tax authorities have begun levying a 20% personal income tax on income...
06 Aug, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
Global Market: China stocks hit one-week high as chip rally offsets optical module slumpChinese equities climbed to a one-week high, led by semiconductor stocks, while Hong Kong shares edged higher. Improving global risk sentim...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
China eases controls on fuel exports for a second monthChina has increased refined fuel export allowances for August, allowing 2.7 million tons to be shipped. This represents a rise from July's ...
05 Aug, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
China releases fresh footage of DF-17 hypersonic missile launch vehicles on PLA anniversaryChina has unveiled footage showcasing its DF-17 hypersonic missile launch vehicles, marking a significant advancement in its missile arsena...
04 Aug, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
Global Market: Hong Kong launches offshore Chinese government bond futures to boost Yuan internationalisationHong Kong has launched the world's first offshore Chinese government bond futures, providing global investors with a new tool to hedge inte...
03 Aug, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Global Market: China stocks slide as global AI selloff hits chipmakers; Alibaba rallies on new AI modelChinese equities declined on Monday as a global selloff in AI-linked stocks weighed on semiconductor shares, while Hong Kong's technology s...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
India clears only one Chinese FDI proposal worth Rs 1 crore in FY26; approves 13 Hong Kong investmentsIndia approved one Chinese FDI proposal worth Rs 1 crore during FY26. Thirteen proposals from Hong Kong totaling Rs 610.42 crore received g...
02 Aug, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
AI keeps consumer prices high in 'RAMaggedon' chip crunchMemory chip prices are rising significantly due to artificial intelligence demand. This shortage is impacting consumer electronics and pote...
02 Aug, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
Global Market: Zhongji Innolight shares slip in Hong Kong debut after record $6.8 billion IPOChinese optical component maker Zhongji Innolight fell up to 8% in its Hong Kong listing debut on Thursday after raising HK$53.4 billion ($...
30 Jul, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
Global Market: Zhongji Innolight raises $6.81 billion in Hong Kong listing, Asia’s second-biggest IPO of 2026Chinese optical components maker Zhongji Innolight has priced its Hong Kong share sale at HK$980 per share, raising HK$53.41 billion in the...
28 Jul, 2026, 09.34 AM IST