CFTC strengthens crypto oversight with new industry leaders and policy initiatives
20th September 2025 – (New York) The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced a series of high-profile appointments to its Global Markets Advisory Committee (GMAC) and Digital Asset Markets Subcommittee (DAMS), reflecting its growing focus on the evolving crypto and blockchain landscape. The move underscores the regulatory body’s commitment to integrating industry expertise […]
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Residents praise smooth evacuation after wartime bomb found in Hong Kong
Residents forced to evacuate from their homes after a wartime bomb was found at a construction site in Hong Kong’s Quarry Bay have said the government’s handling of the emergency was smooth, although some restaurants have complained about the loss in business.
At the Quarry Bay Community Hall, where dozens of people took shelter on Friday as police bomb disposal experts worked through the night, retiree Wong said that although the air conditioning was too strong for her, she was pleased with the…
HK$1 million in jewellery and watches stolen from Repulse Bay flat in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police have launched an investigation after jewellery and watches worth more than HK$1 million (US$128,610) were stolen from a luxury flat in Repulse Bay.
Police said they received a report at around 10am on Saturday from the security staff at The Lily, a serviced flat complex in the affluent neighbourhood in Southern district.
A 42-year-old domestic helper discovered on Saturday morning that a window and a safe in a room had been pried open.
“There were signs of ransacking inside the…
WWII bomb in Hong Kong’s Quarry Bay linked to US military air strike: experts
A wartime bomb unearthed in Hong Kong’s Quarry Bay neighbourhood was “very likely” to have been dropped by the US military on April 2, 1945, with its explosive power “practically intact” because of high production standards, experts have said.
The 1,000lb (454kg) bomb that included 227kg of TNT explosives was found on Friday at a construction site, resulting in the evacuation of 6,000 residents overnight. The bomb was successfully defused on Saturday morning after a nine-hour effort.
Professor…
EV Scan (Week 38, September 18, 2025)
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Netizens debate Super Typhoon Ragasa’s threat as Hong Kong prepares for potential impact
20th September 2025 – (Hong Kong) The Hong Kong Observatory has issued a warning about Super Typhoon Ragasa, which is expected to approach Hong Kong in the middle of next week. Weather experts predict that the tropical cyclone will bring severe conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday (23rd – 24th September), with deteriorating weather, storm surges, […]
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Hong Kong government’s coordinated efforts lead to successful disposal of WWII bomb in Quarry Bay
20th September 2025 – (Hong Kong) The Security Bureau swiftly mobilised nearly 500 personnel from the Hong Kong Police Force, the Fire Services Department (FSD), the Civil Aid Service (CAS) and the Auxiliary Medical Service (AMS) to participate in the emergency response operation. The Emergency Monitoring and Support Centre was immediately activated to fully co-ordinate […]
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Washington urged to drop unilateralism to secure U.S.–China cooperation
20th September 2025 – (Beijing) The recent telephone call between President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump offered a moment of clarity in a relationship too often punctuated by confrontation and suspicion. Their exchange was described as candid, constructive and pragmatic, and rightly so, because at stake is more than the future of two economies. […]
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Multiple injuries reported as shared bicycles auto-lock mid-ride across various platforms
20th September 2025 – (Hong Kong) Multiple incidents of riders experiencing automatic locking of shared bicycles leading to falls and injuries have been reported across various locations, highlighting concerns over safety and malfunctioning systems. A recent case involving Ms. Ma from Shanghai underscores the dangers associated with such incidents. After her shared bike automatically locked […]
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Tech giants advise H-1B visa holders to stay in U.S. before fee deadline
20th September 2025 – (New York) Tech giant Microsoft and financial powerhouse JP Morgan have issued urgent advisories to employees on H-1B and H-4 visas, urging them to return to the United States before President Donald Trump’s new visa fee rules take effect on 21st September. Amazon has also circulated a comparable advisory, cautioning its […]
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