Local News
Namal Rajapaksa Advocates for Cultural Preservation Amid Asia’s Rapid Economic Ascent.
May 16, 2026 at 9:10 AM
At the 2026 Asian Cultural Public Welfare Forum, MP Namal Rajapaksa argued that Asia's expected contribution of 60% to global GDP growth by 2030 must be balanced with the preservation of cultural values and human-centric development.
Economy
Hong Kong Records Historic Trade Deficit Amid Tech Hardware Surge.
April 29, 2026 at 6:44 AM
Hong Kong has reported its widest trade deficit since 1952, reaching HK$89.1 billion, driven by a 41% surge in imports linked to the global AI investment boom and regional supply chain shifts.
Technology
China Pivots to Southeast Asia for Semiconductor Equipment Amid Tightened US Export Curbs.
April 16, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Data reveals that China is increasingly sourcing chipmaking machinery from Malaysia and Singapore, following stricter export controls implemented by the United States.









