Surrogacy

China Surrogacy Abandonment: Chinese Woman’s Ordeal Sparks Outrage and Investigation

A 28-year-old woman acting as a surrogate in Chengdu, a city in southwestern China, has reportedly been left without support by the agency that engaged her for surrogacy. This case has ignited waves of criticism on Chinese social media, bringing...
Iran-Israel conflict

Iran Warns of “Harsh and Regretful” Response to Deadly Israeli Strike

In an escalation of hostilities, Iran has warned of a "harsh and regretful" response following a deadly Israeli airstrike on Iranian military facilities, signaling a new chapter in the prolonged, volatile conflict between the two adversaries. Iranian state media conveyed...
Japan, EU

Japan, EU Forge New Defence Alliance to Counter Emerging Security Threats

Japan and the European Union are set to unveil a landmark security partnership today, signaling an era of fortified defense collaboration amid escalating regional tensions. Expected to bring more joint military exercises, high-level diplomatic dialogues, and cooperative defense industry ventures,...
Hong Kong

Hong Kong Government to Offer Cash Rewards for Reporting Misuse of Public Housing

The Hong Kong government announced a cash reward scheme that will offer HK$3,000 (US$386) to residents who provide verified information about tenants abusing public housing privileges, resulting in the reclamation of these units. The Housing Bureau made the announcement on...
International Monetary Fund (IMF)

China’s Property Sector Woes Increase Risks to Asia’s Economy, IMF Warns

 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns about heightened risks to Asia's economy due to intensifying trade tensions, a prolonged downturn in China's property sector, and potential market turbulence. These factors threaten to disrupt regional growth, with implications for...
Chinese Electric Vehicle

China’s Manufacturing Sector Shows Growth in October, Boosted by New Orders and Government Stimulus Measures

China’s economy, the country’s manufacturing activity swung back into growth in October, according to the latest Caixin/S&P Global manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) released Friday. The PMI rose to 50.3, up from 49.3 in September, signaling an expansion in the...
China Property Market

China’s Property Market Rebounds: October Sees First Year-on-Year Increase in 2024

China’s residential property market has shown its first year-on-year growth of 2024 in October, with a notable 7.1% increase in new-home sales among the country’s top 100 real estate firms. This recovery marks a positive shift following a substantial 37.7%...
Tech stocks

Tech Stocks Decline Extends to Asia Amid Disappointing US Corporate Results; Oil Prices Climb on Middle East Concerns

Major markets in Asia felt the impact of US tech stock pullbacks on Friday, as lackluster corporate results from American tech giants led to cautious trading across the region. While oil prices surged on heightened tensions in the Middle East,...
Asian Stock

Asian Markets Start November on Cautious Note Amid Oil Rally, Rate Cut Prospects, and Earnings Surprises

As Asian markets opened in November, global financial trends prompted caution among investors, with shares mostly dipping and U.S. Treasury yields nearing three-month highs. The month’s kickoff has been marked by expectations of significant U.S. data releases, a pivotal Federal...
Workers remove a tree that fell on top of a parked car in Yonghe District, New Taipei. Oct. 31, 2024

Typhoon Kong-rey Weakens as Taiwan Prepares for Heavy Rain and a Gradual Return to Normalcy

Typhoon Kong-rey has decreased slightly in strength but continues to bring severe weather, particularly heavy rainfall, across western Taiwan, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). As of Thursday evening, the storm’s core had exited Taiwan’s main island and was...
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