Hong Kong’s insurance boom risks cooling as regulators curb mainland China fund flows
Insurers brace for impact from stricter cross-border rules, with the Insurance Authority stepping up oversight of mainland visitor purchases
· Enoch Yiu
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Steve Hilton smashed up UK politics — now he wants to upend California’s
LONDON — If Steve Hilton succeeds in making it past next week’s gubernatorial primary in California, it will mark a breakthrough by a relative unknown. In the U.K., he is anything but.
· Esther Webber
Another Chinese brokerage giant adds fuel to country’s overseas expansion push
Citic Securities launches largest equity fundraising by a Chinese brokerage since 2022, aiming to raise 16 billion yuan
· Karen Tian
Another Chinese brokerage giant adds fuel to country’s overseas expansion push
Citic Securities launches largest equity fundraising by a Chinese brokerage since 2022, aiming to raise 16 billion yuan
· Karen Tian
Europe’s race to secure its energy supplies — live updates
The fallout from the U.S.-Israel war in Iran is already rippling through global markets. But the worst may still lie ahead for Europe. As oil and gas supplies tighten and prices spike, the shock is seeping into every corner of the economy, from manufacturing to borrowing costs to demand shifts.
· POLITICO
Europe’s business advantage: Rule of law
Elisabeth Braw is a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, author of the award-winning “Goodbye Globalization” and a regular columnist for POLITICO. Her new book, “The Undersea War,” is out later this year.
· Elisabeth Braw
‘A bit nuts’: Families vie for $3.3m Balmain home, defying weak market
A local family paid $3,312,000 for a Balmain home at an auction that was brought forward from a five-week campaign to 16 days due to unexpected interest.
· Carmen Forward
Seventeen ranks No. 7 on Billboard’s top tour list
Seventeen claimed the No. 7 spot on the biannual top tours ranking published by Billboard on Wednesday, banking the highest rank for a K-pop artist, according to agency Pledis Entertainment on Monday.
· Hwang You-mee
Who benefits from the ‘significant improvement’ in Hong Kong’s finances?
When it comes to this year’s civil service pay rises, policymakers would do well to consider public sentiment
· Alice Wu
Lions great’s former home sells for millions in fierce inner-city auction
An iconic Coorparoo home once owned by former Lions captain Michael Voss has sold over reserve after a local family splashed $5.023 million during one of Brisbane’s fiercest auctions since the federal budget poured fresh uncertainty on an already cooling market.
· Sarah Webb
SoftBank dethrones Toyota as Japan's most valuable company
SoftBank's huge bet on ChatGPT developer OpenAI has lifted the price of its shares, pushing its market cap past that of Toyota. (Source photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)
· JADA NAGUMO
Big Hits: GoldArc Resources, Raptor Metals and Western Yilgarn make the grade
Bulls N’ Bears Big Hits looks at notable drill intercepts recently reported to the ASX, led by GoldArc Resources’ 106g/t gold in WA, Raptor Metals’ 2.06 per cent copper equivalent in Canada, and Western Yilgarn’s shallow 105.5g/t gallium north of Perth. So let’s dive in.
· Doug Bright
Hong Kong’s John Lee on Central Asia mission to explore new markets, expand ties
Dozens of agreements are expected to be signed during delegation’s five-day trip to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
· Jeffie Lam
Hong Kong’s John Lee on Central Asia mission to explore new markets, expand ties
Dozens of agreements are expected to be signed during delegation’s five-day trip to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
· Jeffie Lam
With mortgage payments cheaper than rents, small flats become hot property in China
But bigger down payments mean banks are yet to see a recovery in their mortgage loan businesses
· Emma Ma
With mortgage payments cheaper than rents, small flats become hot property in China
But bigger down payments mean banks are yet to see a recovery in their mortgage loan businesses
· Emma Ma
Put a £5 deposit on vapes to stop littering, say waste companies
Waste companies have called for a deposit of up to £5 to be charged on vapes to encourage people to dispose of them properly.
· Ben King
Malaysia's Genting bets $5.5bn on New York City's first full casino
Resorts World New York City, operated by Malaysia's Genting, kicked off its full-scale casino business on April 28. (Photo by Mika Mizobuchi)
· PAK YIU
Chinese EV makers shift focus from price wars to AI capability: Morgan Stanley
Carmakers redirect resources to autonomous driving upgrades, hoping AI can deliver growth beyond subsidy-driven sales
· Themis Qi
AI could redefine China’s EV market: Morgan Stanley
Carmakers redirect resources to autonomous driving upgrades, hoping AI can deliver growth beyond subsidy-driven sales
· Themis Qi
Berkshire Hathaway to acquire homebuilder Taylor Morrison in massive $8.5B deal
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· Reuters
The End Of Digital Trust: How Quantum Computing Could Upend Security, Business, & Global Stability
Authored by Julio Rivera via American Greatness,
· Tyler Durden
Your chance of getting a home insurance payout is barely 50% — these are the stingiest companies
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· Anthony Blair
(Yonhap Interview) Tunisian FM urges S. Korean firms to expand into Africa amid supply chain disruptions
SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- Investments in Africa will offer new and evolving business opportunities, as well as a chance to diversify and expand supply chains amid disruptions in major international trade routes, the top diplomat of Tunisia said.
· Chang Dong-woo
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Fault lines: Triple decline shows South Korea's chip dependency as inflation strain deepens
· Kim Na-young
Hong Kong must embrace ‘bipolar’ role to thrive in ‘Stage 3.0’: ex-HKEX boss Charles Li
Veteran deal maker urges an IPO link to lure global resource giants and turn Chinese buyers into owners as city solidifies role as East-West bridge and global capital hub
· Enoch Yiu
Hong Kong must embrace ‘bipolar’ role to thrive in ‘Stage 3.0’: ex-HKEX boss Charles Li
Veteran deal maker urges an IPO link to lure global resource giants and turn Chinese buyers into owners as city solidifies role as East-West bridge and global capital hub
· Enoch Yiu
Israeli ministries move to block $4.2 billion sale of ZIM over security concerns
Israel’s Economy, Agriculture, and Transport ministries, together with the Shipping and Ports Authority, are seeking to block the proposed sale of ZIM to Hapag-Lloyd and the FIMI fund, arguing that the transaction could undermine national security, maritime independence, and the country’s ability to maintain critica…
· THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
ASX tipped lower despite Wall St gains, AUD flat, oil retreats
Mon 1 Jun 2026 at 7:29am
· Jason Dasey
China's panda bonds on track for record issuance
The ratio of foreign companies in panda bond issuances by value grew from 27% in 2023 to 41% in the first quarter of 2026. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Reuters)
· Staff Writer
'Bit of a gold rush' as companies search for underground hydrogen
Mon 1 Jun 2026 at 7:00am
· Josh Brine
Osaka utility fired up to build new LNG power plants: president
Kansai Electric will replace old LNG-fired plants with more efficient technology and build new ones, President Nozomi Mori said. (Photo by Yo Inoue)
· Staff Writer
What Are Americans Most Worried About?
Statista’s Consumer Insights survey has been tracking which issues adults in the United States consider to be the most important in the country right now, and how they have shifted over time.
· Tyler Durden
How to prevent the 'K-economy' from becoming more K-shaped
People gather during a May Day rally organized by the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions on the first May Day since it became a legal public holiday, in Seoul on May 1. © Reuters
· KANG-KOOK LEE
Ex-mayors join Hochul, Tisch and thousands at NYC’s Israel parade — while No-Show Zo bizarrely rides bike around town in business suit and no helmet
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· Steven Vago, Carl Campanile, Chris Nesi
How private health insurance shifts the risk to customers, taxpayers
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· Claudia Weisenberger
VCE gender gap: How boys and girls are closing the school subject divide
Male and female students are closing the gap in study scores for VCE subjects including business management and physical education, but a sharp gender divide in outcomes remains across STEM and humanities courses.
· Caroline Schelle, Craig Butt
ASX set to slip, Wall Street extends winning streak
Wall Street pushed further into the record books, as the major stock indexes extended the market’s recent winning streak and closed out a solid month of gains.
· Damian Troise, Alex Veiga
Haredim making headway in hi-tech: Projects to introduce ultra-Orthodox to workforce see success
The battle for introducing core subjects into the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) education system is not quite as ferocious or as frequent as that for formulating mutually acceptable legislation that would compel young haredi men to enlist in the Israel Defense Forces, but it is arguably more successful.
· GREER FAY CASHMAN
Motor sports add grit, muscle to Toyota's car pipeline
A Toyota competes at the 2026 Dakar Rally. (Toyota Motor)
· Staff Writer
Investors want out of Musk’s SpaceX gamble. They may not have a choice
While some investors fear missing out on Elon Musk’s multi-trillion dollar SpaceX initial public offering, others are concerned about the potential impact on the valuation of their holdings.
· Chris Zappone
Smotrich flies to Washington to meet Latin American leaders, expand Isaac Accords
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich traveled to Washington on Saturday night in order to meet with leaders of Latin American nations and expand the Isaac Accords, the new diplomatic-economic initiative with Latin American countries, Walla reported on Sunday.
· LIAT RON
Family lawyers say there has been an uptick in 'prenup' interest
Mon 1 Jun 2026 at 4:30am
Russia's sinking economy leads Kremlin aggresively seek Western tech, war secrets - report
Russian intelligence agencies are putting “serious effort” into stealing Western technology and defense secrets as the Kremlin spends unprecedented funds on the war in Ukraine.
· CORINNE BAUM
A $64,720 debut jersey puts Paige Bueckers atop the WNBA memorabilia market
Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers dribbles during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Washington Mystics in Arlington, Texas, Monday, May 18, 2026. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
As World Cup looms, Mexico's infrastructure work mired in delays
The train service connecting Mexico City and Felipe Angeles International Airport was completed in April after two years of delays. (Photo by Tomohiro Ichihara)
· Staff Writer
Meta to pay millions over student mental‑health crisis – Reuters
Meta and the parent companies of Snapchat, YouTube and TikTok have agreed to pay millions of dollars to settle a lawsuit accusing the social media platforms of contributing to mental health problems among students, Reuters has reported. The lawsuit, brought by a Kentucky school district, is one of many similar cases…
· RT
Meta to pay millions over student mental‑health crisis – Reuters
Meta and the parent companies of Snapchat, YouTube and TikTok have agreed to pay millions of dollars to settle a lawsuit accusing the social media platforms of contributing to mental health problems among students, Reuters has reported. The lawsuit, brought by a Kentucky school district, is one of many similar cases…
· RT