COVID-19 & Flu Express (Volume 3), Number 11 (Week 11, 2025)
COVID-19 & Flu Express (Volume 3), Number 11 (Week 11, 2025)
Shanghai’s new plan to lure foreign tourists: Mega-events and Peppa Pig
The Chinese city has outlined a three-year strategy to boost inbound tourism that aims to move beyond its historic landmarks.
Beijing will keep Hong Kong ‘free and open’ for business, Euro chamber told
Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs meets first EuroCham delegation to visit capital.
MGM China net surges 74pc
MGM China (2282) announced its net profit in 2024 surged by more than 74 percent to HK$4.6 billion, thanks to continued business growth after the relaxation of Covid-19 related travel curbs to Macau from late 2022.
The company declared a final dividend of 25.1 HK cents.
Adjusted earnings before…
Hong Kong business community urged to prioritize national interests amid port sale controversy
The Hong Kong and Macao Work Office recently reposted commentary articles that question CK Hutchison’s (0001) plan to sell port assets at both ends of the Panama Canal, suggesting that the move may not have considered national interests.
Political circles have voiced criticisms and publicly urged…
Geely races ahead as net triples to 16.6b yuan
Staff reporter and agencies
Geely Automobile’s (0175) full-year profit beat analyst estimates after the Chinese carmaker increased sales and reduced costs to better compete in the cut-throat Chinese market.
Net profit tripled to 16.6 billion yuan (HK$17.82 billion) last year, mainly boosted by a…
China Mobile rings in 138.4b yuan profit
Staff reporter
China Mobile (0941) reported a 5 percent year-on-year increase in net profit to 138.4 billion yuan (HK$148.75 billion) in 2024, supported by the solid performance of its core business.
China Mobile’s operating revenue rose 3.1 percent year-on-year to 1.04 trillion yuan in 2024, driven…
BlackRock’s forfeited towers in Shanghai to be sold at 40pc discount
A China office complex previously owned by a BlackRock fund is close to being sold at a discount of more than 40 percent in a deal that would lead to losses for the US asset manager and banks backing it, according to people familiar with the matter.
Since BlackRock’s fund opted to skip payments on a…
Premium market propels AAC earnings
Cici Cao
AAC Technologies’s (2018) 2024 net profit surged 140 percent to 1.8 billion yuan (HK$1.93 billion) over a year prior amid record revenue and surging gross profit.
The Apple supplier raised its final dividend by 140 percent to 24 HK cents.
Revenue rose by 34 percent to a record 27.33 billion…
CityUHK named “Most International University in the World” by THE for 2nd year running
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City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) has distinguished itself from more than 2,000 selected institutions worldwide to retain its title as the “Most International University in the World 2025,” according to Times Higher Education (THE) data.
This latest accolade highlights CityUHK’s outstanding achievements in promoting internationalisation, its contributions to positioning Hong Kong as an international hub for post-secondary education, and its commitment to building the “Study in Hong Kong” brand.
THE evaluated 2,092 universities based on World University Rankings 2025 data, with 217 institutions from 40 countries/ regions, including prestigious institutions like ETH Zurich, Imperial College London, the University of Cambridge, and the University of Oxford, meeting the criteria.
CityUHK topped the list due to its excellent performance across several criteria, including “proportion of international students and faculty,” “international co-authorship,” and “international reputation.”
“Being named the ‘Most International University in the World’ for the second consecutive year is encouraging for the university community,” said Professor Freddy Boey, President and University Distinguished Professor at CityUHK.
“This honour reflects CityUHK’s sustained advantage in promoting international education and research collaboration, achieving international recognition. CityUHK will continue to lead in higher education development and internationalisation, solidifying Hong Kong’s position as an international post-secondary education hub,” he said.
CityUHK’s leadership is seen in the recent establishment of the CityUHK Academy of Innovation, the Institute of Digital Medicine, the College of Computing, the Hong Kong Institute of AI for Science, and the College of Biomedicine, collaborating with internationally renowned universities and industry partners to drive interdisciplinary research.
Committed to fostering an…
BlackRock-Hutchison Panama ports deal: 25-year timeline to troubled waters
From Trump’s vow to retake Panama Canal to Beijing’s scathing attack on Hutchison’s deal, the Post chronicles the latest developments.
How Richard Mille watches became the ultimate symbol of status anxiety
21st March 2025 – (Hong Kong) In the rarefied world of luxury watches, few brands manage to be as simultaneously impressive and ridiculous as Richard Mille. Founded in 2001, the Swiss watchmaker has become the poster child for conspicuous consumption, catering to a clientele for whom money is no object but subtlety is an alien […]
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Late actress Kim Sae-Ron allegedly suffered knife wounds from abusive boyfriend
21st March 2025 – (Seoul) Following the release of a letter from Kim Sae-Ron’s mother by the Garo Sero Institute, claims have emerged regarding the actress’s troubled personal life, particularly her alleged marriage to a partner described as abusive. In a recent recording made public by Lee Jin-Ho, a friend of Kim Sae-Ron purportedly disclosed […]
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ECB’s Lagarde warns of trade tensions’ economic toll, calls for greater global integration
21st March 2025 – (Brussels) European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde on Thursday called for enhanced global trade integration to mitigate the economic risks posed by escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and the European Union (EU). Speaking at a hearing of the European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs in Brussels, Ms. […]
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Canadian PM Mark Carney set to call snap election
21st March 2025 – (Ottawa) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to ask Governor General Mary Simon to dissolve parliament and call an early election on Sunday, according to local media reports on Thursday. The move would trigger a federal election, with voting likely to take place on 28th April, as reported by The Globe […]
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Chinese Premier Li Qiang urges stabilisation of foreign trade and high-level opening-up
21st March 2025 – (Beijing) Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for the stabilisation of foreign trade through a pioneering and innovative approach, alongside the accelerated development of new strengths in high-level opening-up. Mr. Li, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the […]
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Europe emerges as global leader in crypto-friendly banking, outpacing U.S.
21st March 2025 – (Brussels) Europe is cementing its position as the world’s leading hub for crypto-friendly banking, with over 60 financial institutions now offering a wide array of cryptocurrency services. This surge, highlighted by industry experts such as Patrick Hansen, Circle’s senior director of EU Policy & Strategy, marks a sharp contrast to the […]
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