A new logistics park that connects Dongguan’s vast manufacturing base directly with the air cargo services of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has processed over 65 billion yuan (US$9.42 billion) in import and export value. This milestone was reached in the three years since cross-border freight volumes rebounded following the lifting of Covid-era restrictions, China …
China is set to resume purchasing vast amounts of oil within a matter of weeks, according to global trading house Mercuria, following a period where it drew down its reserves during the most intense phase of the Iran supply disruption. Marco Dunand, Mercuria’s chief executive, revealed at the FT Commodities Summit that China has been …
Guangdong’s gross domestic product (GDP) hit a value of around 3.49 trillion yuan (US$511.6 billion) between January and March of 2026, a year-on-year increase of 4.6 percent, according to figures published by the Statistics Bureau of Guangdong Province yesterday. The province’s primary industry sector, which covers the likes of farming, forestry and fishery, reached a …
Macao could soon be offering complimentary ferry rides to international business travellers attending conferences and exhibitions in Hong Kong. The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) confirmed it is studying the feasibility of the scheme in a written reply to legislator Ho Ion Sang, framing it as the next step in its push to grow international …
President Daniel Chapo of Mozambique met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, China on Tuesday. The occasion marked the Mozambican leader’s inaugural state visit to China, timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. The primary purpose of the visit was to signal a significant shift in focus …
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has declared in Lisbon that Portugal is strategically positioned to act as the primary access route for Brazilian companies entering the European Union (EU). Speaking during discussions with Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, the Brazilian head of state emphasised the advantages offered by the Mercosur-European Union Agreement. His …
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport has rejoined the ranks of the world’s top 10 busiest airports, underscoring the Greater Bay Area’s growing weight in global aviation as international travel continues to slowly normalise after the pandemic. According to the latest global traffic rankings from Airports Council International (ACI), Baiyun handled 83.58 million passengers in 2025, lifting …
Macao’s Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai is aiming to expand the SAR’s international influence, and has positioned Spain as the starting point for extending its platform role into the Spanish-speaking world. The revelation by the SAR government followed his meeting with Minister for Foreign Affairs José Manuel Albares Bueno of Spain, in Madrid yesterday. The …
Four of Europe’s biggest football clubs are coming to Hong Kong this summer for the second edition of the Hong Kong Football Festival, running from 31 July to 5 August at the 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium. Two matches are on the card. Manchester City face Inter Milan on 1 August in the Asahi Super Dry …
Shenzhen’s robotics sector reached a record-breaking output value of 242.6 billion yuan (US$35.54 billion) in 2025, up by 20.56 percent year-on-year. That’s according to the Shenzhen Robot Industry Development White Paper (2025), which was released yesterday during the FAIR of AI and Robotics and FAIR plus – international robotics and tech events that are being …