by chung chinyi | Sep 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee is steering the city toward economic revitalization with a clear focus on growth and improving residents’ well-being. In his fourth policy address, delivered on September 17, 2025, Lee reaffirmed Hong Kong’s economic growth forecast...
by chung chinyi | Sep 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Tensions between the Philippines and China have escalated at Scarborough Shoal, highlighting ongoing disputes in the South China Sea. On September 16, 2025, Chinese Coast Guard vessels used water cannons against Philippine ships, resulting in damage to a fisheries...
by chung chinyi | Sep 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Israel has intensified its military campaign in Gaza, launching a major ground assault on Gaza City amid escalating violence. The operation, described by Israel’s Defense Minister as “Gaza is burning,” marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between...
by chung chinyi | Sep 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Canada’s latest inflation data for August 2025 is shaping expectations for the Bank of Canada’s upcoming interest rate decision. The new figures show annual inflation rising modestly to 1.9%, up from July’s 1.7%, but still below economists’ forecast of 2.0%. This...
by chung chinyi | Sep 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore’s Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing reaffirmed strong military ties with China during a high-level meeting in Beijing on September 17, 2025. The visit marked his first official trip to China since assuming office in May and underscored Singapore’s commitment...
by chung chinyi | Sep 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
The US Federal Reserve has made its first interest rate cut of 2025, signaling concerns about growing risks in the labor market. On September 17, the Fed announced a reduction of its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points, lowering the target range to between 4%...
