Customers receive electric vehicle consultations at a dealership on To Ngoc Van Street in Linh Xuan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Thanh Hiep / Tuoi Tre Against the backdrop of policies gradually limiting gasoline vehicles in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, the EV sector is
Hong Kong will host its first large-scale exhibition of Mughal art as the Palace Museum prepares to present “Treasures of the Mughal Court” in collaboration with London’s Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A). Running from August 6 to February 23, the exhibition focuses on the artistic legacy of one of South Asia’s most influential imperial dynasties,
Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee appreciated 40 paise to 87.25 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Friday (August 1, 2025), amid lower crude prices and suspected RBI interventions as the U.S.’s imposition of a 25% tariff on Indian exports heightened investors’ concerns. Forex traders said the
In a first, Pakistan has agreed to import US crude oil, marking a major shift in its long-standing dependence on Middle Eastern energy suppliers. Oil is Pakistan’s biggest import item, and its shipments were valued at $11.3 billion in the year ending June 30, 2025,(AFP) The historic oil deal comes just months after US President
In the complex chess game of global geopolitics, few developments have been as paradoxical as the way two of Xi Jinping’s most challenging counterparts may have inadvertently strengthened China’s strategic position. While facing significant domestic economic headwinds, President Xi has found unexpected opportunities in the disruptions caused by Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine and Donald
File photo: A woman walks past a McDonald’s outlet in Hong Kong in this July 25, 2014 file photo. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/Files Photo. HONG KONG, Aug 1 (Reuters Breakingviews) – Iconic buildings don’t often change hands. Yet a trio of prime commercial properties in Hong Kong is now up for grabs. Each carries a strong connection
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te canceled his United States visit to New York City and Dallas after U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration urged him to avoid a stopover in the Big Apple, according to a report from the Financial Times. A foreign affairs expert said the cancellation is likely to raise tensions between the two nations
BEIJING (AP) — The centuries-old fiery Chinese spirit baijiu, long associated with business dinners, is being reshaped to appeal to younger generations as its makers adapt to changing times. Mostly distilled from sorghum, the clear but pungent liquor contains as much as 60% alcohol. It’s the usual choice for toasts of “gan bei,” the Chinese
