Where does Hong Kong’s pineapple bun come from? Japan, Mexico or a creative baker’s mind?
Pineapple buns are named for the pattern of their golden-brown crust. Do we owe them to Japanese occupation or Chinese expelled from Mexico? The pineapple bun - bo lo bao, or bo lo yau when sliced open and stuffed with a slab of butter - is a popular Hong Kong pastry found in many bakeries and convenience stores in the city,
Hong Kong customs’ seizures of Ice rise by nearly 5 times in first 2 months of year
Amount of substance confiscated rose to 837kg this year, up from 145kg over the same period in 2024, customs says.
The U.S. Trade Balance With Every Country
The map and table below show the United States 2024 goods trade balance -- the difference between its imports and exports -- with every country. The largest trade deficits held by the United States in 2024 were with China (-$295 billion), Mexico (-$172 billion), Vietnam (-$123 billion), Ireland (-$87 billion), and Germany (-$85 billion).
BlackRock strikes $23 billion deal to place Panama Canal ports under American control
BlackRock to buy Panama Canal ports run by Hong Kong firm
BlackRock Strikes Deal for Panama Ports After U.S. Pressure
Chinese EV Maker BYD To Raise $5.6 Billion To Fund Global Expansion
BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle juggernaut headed by billionaire Wang Chuanfu, intends to raise HK$43.5 billion ($5.6 billion) to deal with fierce competition at home and to expand abroad.
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Hong Kong Stocks Rise 3% After Trump’s Auto Tariff Delay
The Hong Kong stock exchange was up more than three per cent on Thursday after US President Donald Trump announced a one-month tariff delay on auto imports from Mexico and Canada. Chinese stocks were also climbing with investors expecting Beijing to announce a stimulus package on Thursday at its annual meeting, the National People’s Congress (NPC).
Hong Kong, Asian stocks drop as US pressures China
Asian stocks fell after President Donald Trump's move to curb Chinese investments and proceed with tariffs on Canada and Mexico prompted investors to trim risky bets. A decline in US stocks at the end of trading also hurt sentiment.
Stocks rise as tariff reprieve lift sentiment
Asian stocks rose on Thursday as investors held out hope that trade tensions could ease after U.S. President Donald Trump exempted automakers from tariffs for a month, while the euro stood tall ahead of the European Central Bank policy meeting.