Why is scrapping ships in Bangladesh so deadly?Ship scrapping in Bangladesh is labor-intensive and hazardous work for thousands. International safety rules exist, but weak enforcement ca...
26 Aug, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Trump's new economic squeeze on Iran has a big challenge: ChinaThe United States is imposing economic sanctions on Iran's financial networks globally. China, Iran's largest trading partner, presents a s...
26 Aug, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
Global market: Mainland China stocks slip as metal shares drop, investors await Jackson Hole cuesMainland Chinese stocks declined, led by non-ferrous metals, amid Middle East tensions and caution ahead of Jackson Hole. Investors await F...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Global Market: Shein valuation falls 70% from peak as Hong Kong IPO targets $1.77 billionShein launched its Hong Kong IPO at a valuation of up to $27 billion, around 70% below its 2022 peak, as slowing growth, rising costs and r...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
Global Markets: Fast-fashion giant Shein shrinks value to up to $27 billion in Hong Kong IPOShein is set to launch its Hong Kong IPO with an ambitious goal of raising up to $1.8 billion. However, the company's valuation has plummet...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
India plans first tokenised bond issue in September: ReportIndia is set to roll out tokenised corporate bonds next month, utilizing blockchain technology to facilitate immediate transaction settleme...
24 Aug, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
Global Market: Alibaba rout drags China, Hong Kong markets lower amid AI spending concernsChina and Hong Kong stocks fell sharply on Monday, led by technology shares, after Alibaba’s $10.2-billion share placement revived concerns...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
Global Market: Alibaba shares slide after $10.2 billion share placement to fund AI expansionAlibaba shares fell as much as 10% after the company launched a $10.2 billion share placement to fund AI expansion. The discounted offering...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
Alibaba stock slumps in Hong Kong after $10.2 billion share placement to fund AIAlibaba said on Sunday its HK$80 billion ($10.21 billion) share placement finalised at HK$112.70 apiece - an 8.4% discount to its Friday cl...
24 Aug, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
Taiwan accuses China of silencing political dissentTaiwan's Mainland Affairs Council has called on Beijing to liberate two pro-democracy activists from Hong Kong, who were found guilty of su...
22 Aug, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
Shein targets Hong Kong market debut on September 1, sources sayShein has set its Hong Kong initial public offering for September 1, a slight delay from earlier projections. The company's growth has slow...
21 Aug, 2026, 08.35 AM IST
Lee Cheuk-yan, Chow Hang-tung: The activists behind Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigilsTwo Hong Kong activists were convicted of inciting subversion under the national security law. Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung led vigils ...
21 Aug, 2026, 08.00 AM IST
Global Market: China, Hong Kong stocks rebound as healthcare and tech shares rallyChina and Hong Kong stocks rebounded on Thursday, led by healthcare and technology shares, after a sharp selloff in the previous session. F...
20 Aug, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
I-T unearths Rs 1.29 lakh cr foreign remittancesThe tax probe has found that a substantial portion of the money moved to a handful of overseas destinations. Singapore, the UAE, Hong Kong,...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Hong Kong Exchange posts record profit as AI, tech IPO boom drives fundraisingHong Kong Exchanges and Clearing posted record first-half 2026 results, with profit rising 24% to HK$10.6 billion. Strong IPO activity, par...
19 Aug, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Nvidia H200 chips reach China in small shipments: FTByteDance and Tencent have each received about 10,000 H200 processors in recent weeks, while a few other Chinese technology firms could soo...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
World's second most visited city sees tourist arrivals jump 12%, welcomes 31 million in 7 monthsIn early 2026, Hong Kong experienced a remarkable surge in tourism, welcoming over 31 million visitors. With enhanced global connectivity a...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.13 PM IST