Chinese tech firms rush to list in Hong Kong and go global
From semiconductors to artificial intelligence and robotics, more mainland Chinese technology firms plan to list in Hong Kong, which would serve as their launch pad to expand overseas and transform into global businesses.
Some of the mainland firms currently looking to list in the city include China Micro Semicon (Shenzhen), Suzhou Dongshan Precision Manufacturing and Mech-Mind Robotics Technologies.
The increased interest from mainland tech firms to list in Hong Kong reflects how the city…
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Avian Influenza Report (Volume 21, Number 38 (Week 38))
Avian Influenza Report (Volume 21, Number 38 (Week 38))
Udder brilliance? Japan wins Ig Nobel Prize for painting cows like zebras
A Japanese research team that painted cows with zebra-like stripes to protect them from biting flies has received this year’s Ig Nobel Prize in Biology, marking the country’s 19th consecutive win at t
Why Hong Kong’s commercial property market could do with some stress
For one of the biggest disconnects between financial markets and economies in Asia, look no further than Hong Kong. The dramatic revival of the city’s stock market this year has catapulted it to the t
Israeli lawmaker’s Taiwan visits repeatedly violate one-China policy: Beijing
Beijing has strongly condemned an Israeli lawmaker’s visit to Taiwan, calling the politician a troublemaker and accusing him of undermining bilateral relations.
In Taipei last Tuesday, Knesset member
Passengers escape injury as truck with steel rods hits bus in Hong Kong
Passengers on a double-decker bus bound for Hong Kong’s airport have escaped injury after a truck laden with steel bars rammed into it, with some rods piercing the upper deck’s rear windows.
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Hong Kong firms tap new Swap Connect rule to hedge yuan rate risks
Companies in Hong Kong moved swiftly on Monday to take advantage of a new Swap Connect rule that lets them hedge using China’s onshore loan prime rate (LPR), as demand rises to manage yuan interest-ra
Over 10,000 evacuated in Philippines as Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches
More than 10,000 people sheltered in schools and evacuation centres in the Philippines on Monday as heavy rains and gale-force winds from Super Typhoon Ragasa lashed the country’s far north.
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Singapore founder of celebrity favourite Aupen issued notice for false claims
Singapore handbag brand Aupen and its founder Nicholas Tan have been issued correction directions under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA) for allegations made about Si
Emergency exit, slide of Hong Kong Airlines plane triggered on arrival in Osaka
The emergency exit door and inflatable evacuation slide of a Hong Kong Airlines plane were triggered “inadvertently” after landing in Osaka, causing no injuries but delaying the return flight for 70 p
Chinese bond rout continues as global holdings dip to lowest level in five years
Overseas funds offloaded Chinese sovereign bonds in August, cutting holdings to the lowest in almost five years and piling pressure on a debt market already reeling from a shift by investors into stoc
Will Kim Jong-un’s ‘good memory’ of Trump lead to their 4th summit?
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has responded positively to a recent overture by US President Donald Trump, even as analysts say the prospects for another summit between the two leaders remain slim du
TD urges public to heed road traffic and public transport service arrangements before travelling tomorrow
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Special traffic and transport arrangements for emergency incident in Quarry Bay
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Government’s combined efforts enable successful disposal of wartime bomb
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62nd round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open September 22 to 25
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Hongkongers plug window leaks with sanitary pads, diapers as Ragasa rages
From slippers and sanitary towels to diapers and potty pads, Hongkongers showed off their creative skills – and humour – in coping with water seepage and rattling windows as Super Typhoon Ragasa battered the city.
Well-schooled from their previous experiences with super typhoons, residents on Wednesday took to social media to share their best tips and tricks on how to protect their windows and prevent leakages.
Ragasa, which triggered the No 10 typhoon warning, shut down the city as it edged as…
Hong Kong back in action after Super Typhoon Ragasa paralyses city for 2 days
Hong Kong is gradually returning to normality after Super Typhoon Ragasa paralysed the city for nearly two days, with authorities racing to clear 1,200 toppled trees and a backlog of 1,000 flights that affected 140,000 passengers.
The deadly super typhoon, which triggered the highest-level No 10 hurricane warning for nearly 11 hours, edged as close as about 100km (62 miles) to the south of Hong Kong on Wednesday morning, disrupting work and transport services and forcing the suspension of school…
U.K. Parliament launches cross-party group to champion digital content creators’ rights and economic contribution
24th September 2025 – (London) A new cross-party parliamentary coalition is demanding greater recognition and rights for Britain’s burgeoning community of online content creators, amid growing concerns that systemic obstacles are hindering their professional development and financial security. The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Creators, co-chaired by former digital ministers Feryal Clark of Labour and […]
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Renowned ‘sponge city’ architect Kongjian Yu among four killed in Brazilian plane crash
24th September 2025 – (Aquidauana) The distinguished Chinese architect and urbanist Kongjian Yu, a globally influential figure renowned for his pioneering “sponge city” concept, has been killed in a small aircraft crash in Brazil. The accident, which occurred on Tuesday evening, also claimed the lives of two Brazilian filmmakers and the local pilot. The single-engine […]
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U.S. new home sales surge 20.5% in August defying high mortgage rate environment
24th September 2025 – (Washington) Sales of newly constructed homes in the United States experienced a significantly larger-than-anticipated surge in August, rising by 20.5% compared to July and reaching the highest sales volume recorded since January 2022. According to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau, this represents the most substantial one-month gain in two […]
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Instagram reaches 3 billion monthly active users, joining Meta’s elite app portfolio
24th September 2025 – (Menlo Park) Instagram has officially surpassed three billion monthly active users, a huge milestone announced by Meta Platforms Inc. Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday. The achievement places the photo and video-sharing application among an elite group within Meta’s portfolio, alongside the flagship Facebook app and the WhatsApp messaging service, both […]
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Foreclosed New Territories apartment to be auctioned at HK$1.88 million, nearly 50% below purchase price
24th September 2025 – (Hong Kong) A repossessed studio apartment in a Tuen Mun development is to be offered at a guided auction price of HK$1.88 million next week, a figure nearly half of what its previous owner paid just four years ago. The unit, a 235-square-foot studio on a mid-floor in Tower 7 of […]
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Tropical Storm Bualoi projected to pass within 800km of Hong Kong by Friday evening
25th September 2025 – (Hong Kong) As Typhoon Ragasa moves inland and weakens after making landfall in Guangdong, meteorological attention is turning to a new system, Tropical Storm Bualoi, which has developed over the western North Pacific and is forecast to move towards the South China Sea. The Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) confirmed that the […]
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