Chinese buyers have been the most active buyers of Thai properties among foreign investors, according to industry data.
Hong Kong’s largest lender prepares to launch a new alert system, as it works to educate consumers about potential scams.
Deposit defaults on new homes shot up by 75 per cent to 449 last year, and property agents see the trend continuing into 2025.
More companies set up their operations in the city last year, taking non-Hong Kong company registrations to record-high.
Analysts attributed the expected sales to escalating geopolitical tensions and lower investment yields.
Chinese and British researchers say Funan Techo canal’s passage through habitats crucial to biodiversity may cause ecological harm and more.
14 Jan 2025 - 4:26PM videocam
Wang boards a flight back to China from Thailand on Friday night, a week after his ordeal began.
10 Jan 2025 - 9:29PM videocam
Actor who went missing near Thailand-Myanmar border confirms he fell victim to human trafficking scheme disguised as film casting call.
9 Jan 2025 - 5:59PM videocam
The veteran diplomat, who arrived in Paris on Monday, assumes the post from former envoy Lu Shaye.
8 Jan 2025 - 6:44PM videocam
Wang Xing, aka Xing Xing, became unreachable after he was taken to the Thai-Myanmar border following his arrival in Bangkok early on Friday.
8 Jan 2025 - 4:43PM videocam
Social media user claiming to be girlfriend of actor known as Xing Xing says his last known location was near Myanmar border city.
6 Jan 2025 - 6:54PM videocam
Cadres warned to pay attention to complaints from members of the public to avoid more serious problems later on.
3 Jan 2025 - 6:35PM videocam
President calls for further cooperation ‘in technological research and development of artificial intelligence’.
2 Jan 2025 - 5:00PM videocam
Beijing plans to improve electric vehicle facilities to ease travel rush as it prepares for around 9 billion holiday trips.
1 Jan 2025 - 7:53PM videocam
Legislature imposes ban at all primary, secondary and secondary vocational schools in the Henan capital.
1 Jan 2025 - 9:00AM videocam
In New Year’s message, President Xi Jinping says China’s economic challenges can be overcome through hard work and strategic focus.
31 Dec 2024 - 11:04PM videocam
The Tianshan Shengli Tunnel is expected to be the longest of its kind and help link the region with neighbouring countries.
1 Jan 2025 - 4:29PM videocam
The joint military-civilian initiative follows a call for better collaboration between the two at a major party meeting in June.
17 Dec 2024 - 8:36AM videocam
Pearl River Delta’s third major cross-sea connector will further slash travel times when it opens Wednesday, marking another major step in regional economic integration.
10 Dec 2024 - 7:09PM videocam
Researchers in China develop sustainable substance derived from squid bones and cotton to tackle harmful plastic particle pollution.
President Masoud Pezeshkian tells visiting Chinese Vice-Premier Zhang Guoqing Tehran is committed to their 25-year deal.
5 Dec 2024 - 8:47PM videocam
Far west region boosts role as belt and road gateway by opening Pakistan border for the winter and growing ties with Kazakhstan’s Zhetysu.
3 Dec 2024 - 10:05AM videocam
Beijing accuses Baltic state of violating one-China principle on Taiwan-related issues and damaging relations.
2 Dec 2024 - 7:08PM videocam
Report finds frontline workers overwhelmed leaving ‘little time or energy for systematic learning or professional development’.
1 Dec 2024 - 4:00PM videocam
Arctic passages would allow Chinese cargo ships to avoid impact of hostilities in the Middle East on Suez Canal traffic.
28 Nov 2024 - 9:40PM videocam
Chinese envoy expresses concern over escalating Middle East conflicts as Israel and Iran-backed militant group mull truce.
26 Nov 2024 - 6:34PM videocam
From February, containers used to transport food oils must comply with hygiene standards, and be labelled.
18 Nov 2024 - 4:33PM videocam
More workers from developed countries are leaving China, with one observer citing a ‘changing environment’ amid patchy post-Covid recovery.
18 Nov 2024 - 2:39PM videocam
US president-elect Donald Trump starts filling his cabinet, and many chosen for key roles are known for tough stands on Beijing.
Sansha, set up to assert China’s claims in contested waters, gets new map and postcodes days after Manila enacts laws on maritime routes.
13 Nov 2024 - 9:48AM videocam