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IMF revises down projection for China’s GDP in 2026, cautions on export reliance

The latest World Economic Outlook report warns export strength cannot bolster persistent property crisis, sluggish consumption.

The International Monetary Fund headquarters in Washington. Photo: Reuters
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China keeps extending Shenzhen Apec deadline. Why are US execs so unenthused?

China will host the Apec gathering in the southern city of Shenzhen next month. Photo: Xinhua

Hong Kong Economy

‘Everyone wants to make history’: revamped Huanggang Port opens to brisk business

The commercial arcade opposite the new Huanggang Port in Shenzhen. Photo: Silvia Siu

Politics

In Focus | From laser shields to iPhone detectors: inside China’s booming secrecy industry

Manufacturers race to capture market amid tech advances, rising espionage fears and Beijing’s tightening national security requirements.

Illustration: Henry Wong
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China’s finance minister to deliver opening speech at Apec meeting in Hong Kong

Draft agenda shows Lan Foan will address finance ministers at the meeting as IMF, World Bank and Asian development lenders present economic outlooks and policy proposals.

The Apec finance ministers' meeting will take place on October 20 and 21 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Photo: Karma Lo

China Business

Hong Kong investors are warming to US Treasury bonds as yields hit 20-year high

Strong demand was seen at a US$22 billion auction of US government bonds last week, following the fast rise of Treasury yields.

Standard Chartered expects the 10-year yield to retreat towards 4.75 to 5 per cent within the year, citing expectations of moderating inflation and a shallower Federal Reserve tightening cycle than markets anticipate. Photo: Dreamstime/TNS

Economics

Why Australia’s tech founders are making Singapore ‘a second home base’

Singapore’s start-up ecosystem, commitment to innovation and proximity to Australia are among pull factors, industry players note.

The central business district in Singapore in September. Photo: Reuters

Lifestyle

What drives 4 Shaw Prize laureates in pursuit of scientific discovery

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Four of this year’s Shaw Prize laureates: (from left) Ken’ichi Nomoto, Stanford Woosley, Camillo De Lellis and Emmanuel Candes.

Big Tech

China Mobile triples capacity at mega Inner Mongolia computing hub amid AI push

The US$403 million expansion covers 44,500 square metres, equivalent to six soccer fields, and boasts a total power capacity of 120 megawatts.

A staff member maintains equipment at a data centre in Hohhot, capital of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, May 20, 2025. Photo: Xinhua

Markets & Investing

Chinese stocks an undervalued opportunity: Charlie Munger disciple

Value-investing adherent Li Lu of Himalaya Capital says excellent firms are trading at low prices relative to their competitiveness.

Li Lu, founder and chairman of Himalaya Capital, speaks at an event in New York City on May 05, 2023. Photo: Getty Images via AFP

Russia & Central Asia

Nato commander says alliance does not want war but is ‘ready to fight tonight’

If Russia decides to attack Nato, the alliance will respond with autonomous systems and military force, US General Alexus Grynkewich said.

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Nato’s Supreme Allied Commander US General Alexus Grynkewich at the Warsaw Security Forum in Warsaw, Poland on Monday. Photo: EPA

Hong Kong

Hong Kong athletics team face make-or-break test after no medals at Asian Games

Failing to win a world championship medal next year, or not qualifying for the Olympics, could see the sport lose its Tier A status at HKSI.

Tiffany Yue won a women’s long jump bronze medal in Hangzhou at the Asian Games in 2023. Photo: Reuters

Americas

2 dead, 10 missing as hurricane and tropical storm hit Mexico

Hurricane Simon is moving along the Mexican Pacific coast and Tropical Storm Rachel has reached the northwestern state of Baja California.

People watch waves crash against the waterfront promenade as Hurricane Simon approaches Mexico’s Pacific coast in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on Sunday. Photo: Reuters

China Business

Why mainland Chinese traders are piling into Hong Kong stocks despite headwinds

Southbound buying surges in September, with technology shares attracting the largest inflows.

Bull statues outside The Center building in Central, Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee

United States & Canada

RJ Mitte, Breaking Bad star and disability rights advocate, dies at 34

Actor who portrayed Walter White Jnr used his platform to champion awareness and representation for people with disabilities.

RJ Mitte in 2018. The actor died on Monday at the age of 34. Photo: Invision / AP

Arts

The sailors, artists and stories behind Hong Kong’s tattoo tradition

A photobook by Jimmy Shy and Yu Chang traces Hong Kong’s distinctive post-war tattoo style, while challenging the triad stereotype.

Tattoo artist Jimmy Shy (left) and photographer Yu Chang took to the streets of Hong Kong to photograph people with tattoos. Their work has been made into a photobook, Hong Kong Traditional Tattoo. Photo: courtesy of Jimmy Shy

Diplomacy

Why China is likely to be cautious about recent Trump-Putin diesel deal

The US may still try to target major buyers of Russian energy despite the deal aimed at cutting American fuel prices, analysts warn.

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The US has announced the deal despite threatening to penalise other buyers of Russian oil. Photo: Reuters

China Economy

How Ivanka Trump’s Guo Pei dress put Chinese high fashion in spotlight

Guo, one of China’s best-known couturiers, has also designed outfits for celebrities including pop star Rihanna.

Ivanka Trump in her Guo Pei outfit at the White House last month. Photo: AP

United States & Canada

Canada’s PM Carney makes case for Canadian unity as Alberta referendum nears

Carney said Alberta’s vote next week on whether to hold a referendum on leaving Canada triggers an ‘uncertain process’ at a dangerous time.

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney (left) and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada on October 1. Photo: The Canadian Press via AP
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China falls in global ‘trade sustainability’ ranking on environmental concerns

Hinrich-IMD Sustainable Trade Index ranks mainland 19th out of 30 major economies – 15 places behind Hong Kong.

Containers await shipment at the port in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, on Friday. Photo: AFP
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