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- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong stocks approach 3-week high as Nongfu, SMIC surge amid bullish China data
Hong Kong stocks approached a three-week high after reports showed China's services sector expanded at the fastest pace since July, adding to signs of recovery in manufacturing activity. Policymakers also signalled Beijing is opening the local market to more foreign investors. The Hang Seng Index advanced 1.4 per cent to 20,861.89 at 2.50pm local time, the highest level since October 18. The Tech Index jumped 2.4 per cent. The CSI 300 Index of onshore stocks climbed 2.4 per cent to near a three-
South China Morning PostHong Kong ETF market runs hot amid stock rally, volatility, new products
Hong Kong's exchange-traded fund (ETF) market is logging a record year thanks to the recent market rally, expanded inclusion in the cross-border Stock Connect programme and a series of new products, including Asia's first pegged to virtual assets. Net fund flows of Hong Kong's exchange-traded product (ETP) market, which includes ETFs and leveraged and inverse products, surged 48 per cent year on year to HK$46.7 billion in the first 10 months, according to HKEX data. That brought the ETP market's
- South China Morning Post
China's No 2 EV charging provider joins Schneider to tackle European market amid tariff war
StarCharge, China's second-largest provider of charging equipment for electric vehicles (EVs), is stepping up its overseas expansion plans amid rising tensions in Europe over tariffs on Chinese-made cars. The company signed an agreement with French group Schneider Electric to form a venture in Europe to drive the electrification of the continent's automotive industry, a company official said. The venture aims to deliver EV charging infrastructure, photovoltaic inverters, chargers and storage sys
- South China Morning Post
Follow the Trump vs Harris battle, other US elections with the SCMP live blog
The US Election Day is here, and in just a matter of hours Americans will head to the polls to select a new president. With divergent views on tariffs, global alliances and other matters of foreign policy, Vice-President Kamala Harris, the Democrat, and Republican former president Donald Trump will bring new challenges and opportunities to the world's policymakers. The Post will live blog all the most important developments and results right here, including on-the-ground reports from Kent County, Michigan, a former Republican stronghold - and the location of Trump's final rally, in the city of Grand Rapids - that looks to be in play this year.
- South China Morning Post
Awaiting US election, Asian officials see little difference in candidates' policies
As the world awaits the outcome of one of the most unusual presidential elections in US history, many Indo-Pacific countries see relatively little difference whether Vice-President Kamala Harris or former president Donald Trump wins, analysts and former officials said. While there may be notable stylistic disparities between the Republican Trump and Democrat Harris, many US policies toward the region are baked in, they note - making the winner relatively less consequential for their core interes
- South China Morning Post
China 'most challenging trade partner', says EU's next trade chief
The European Union's trade chief-in-waiting has described China as the bloc's "most challenging trade partner" at a parliamentary confirmation hearing in which he vowed to crack down on mainland-exported overcapacity "with all our force". Maros Sefcovic, regarded as a close ally of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, stuck closely to the tone established by his hawkish boss over the last three years during a three-hour grilling by members of the European Parliament on Monday. The
- South China Morning Post
Chinese AI firms are splurging on ads, report finds, as chatbot market gets crowded
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) companies are racking up huge advertising bills, according to figures from a marketing consultancy, as firms search for any possible edge in a highly competitive market. In the third quarter alone, AI firms - from high-flying start-ups such as Moonshot AI and Zhipu AI to tech giants such as ByteDance and Alibaba Group Holding - have spent more than 500 million yuan (US$70.2 million) to promote chatbots and other AI applications, according to marketing analyti
- Yahoo News UK
US Election live: Trump and Harris make final plea to voters in knife-edge race
Tens of millions of Americans will cast their vote to elect the next US president.
- The Independent
UK politics live: Badenoch reveals shadow cabinet with job for Jenrick as Starmer faces tuition fee backlash
Top roles for Priti Patel, Mel Stride, Chris Philp and Robert Jenrick as new shadow cabinet revealed
- PA Media: UK News
Labour clean power plan ‘huge challenge but achievable’, says grid operator
Labour will need to reform the planning system to allow the swift building of new pylons and speed up the grid connections queue, the analysis found.
- PA Media: UK News
New car market fell 6% last month
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said 144,288 new cars were registered in the month.
- BBC
Project to liven up 'dull' woodland for wildlife
Conservationists are using a range of measures to attract insects, birds, bats and other animals.
- The Independent
Katy Perry makes last-minute US election endorsement
Pop star appeared at a rally in Pittsburgh on the eve of the US election
- Evening Standard
'Trump assassin plotter' Ryan Routh predicts 'civil war' if Republican wins election in letter from jail
Ryan Routh is accused of assassination plot on Donald Trump at Florida golf course on September 15
- The Independent
Barry Keoghan hits back at ‘deadbeat dad’ claims and denies he’s an ‘absent father’
‘People love to use my son as ammunition,’ the actor said
- The Independent
Farmers warn 75% of British food production will be hit by Reeves’s tax raid
The NFU’s Tom Bradshaw warned the government had not considered at all the impact on food production
- The Guardian
Kemi Badenoch appoints Chris Philp as shadow home secretary
New Tory leader sets out her full shadow cabinet
- Evening Standard
Sir Chris Hoy opens up about 'absolute shock and horror' of cancer diagnosis in BBC Breakfast interview
The former Olympic cycling champion urges men with a family history of prostate cancer to see their GP as he discusses his terminal diagnosis
- Evening Standard
FTSE 100 Live 05 November: Vodafone-Three merger boost, profits up at Primark owner as ASOS posts big loss
The merger of Vodafone and Three today moved a step closer after the companies were told a huge 5G rollout could alleviate competition concerns. In today’s results spotlight, Primark and Twinings owner Associated British Foods has reported a big jump in annual profits. ASOS, meanwhile, offset more big losses by signalling an improved performance in the current financial year.
- The Canadian Press
Middle East latest: Israeli strikes kill 30 people overnight in Gaza
Israeli strikes killed at least 30 people overnight in Gaza, according to Palestinian health officials. Strikes early Tuesday killed 10 people in the Gaza Strip, including four children and two women, and a strike late Monday on the northern Gaza town of Beit Lahiya killed at least 20 people, including eight women and six children.