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FIFA’s Retreat Leaves a Larger Question Over Who Guards the Game
Gianni Infantino has abandoned a private-investment plan for football’s most valuable commercial rights, but the revolt it provoked has widened into a dispute over FIFA’s power, process and future leadership.
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Hong Kong Commercial Property Market Gains Momentum as Investors Target Asset Conversions
Hong Kong's commercial real estate market strengthened in the first half of 2026, with leasing activity in Central reaching its strongest first-half level since 2019 and institutional investment rising 50 percent year on year as investor...
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China is accelerating its push for technological self-reliance through stronger support for domestic semiconductor companies, localized chipmaking equipment and deeper capital market participation.
China Unveils Coordinated Monetary and Fiscal Support for Infrastructure Investment
Following the July Politburo meeting, Premier Li Qiang and People's Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng outlined an appropriately loose monetary policy and faster fiscal spending to accelerate investment in advanced computing networks, ...
Hong Kong Raises 2026 Growth Outlook After Strong Export-Led Economic Expansion
Financial Secretary Paul Chan said the government will upgrade its 2026 GDP forecast after the economy expanded 5.1 percent in the first half of the year, supported by a sharp rise in exports of artificial intelligence-related components...
China Introduces Tiered Regulatory Framework for Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Agents
The Cyberspace Administration of China has implemented a new regulatory system requiring developers to classify artificial intelligence agents into operational risk tiers before deployment, establishing legally binding rules for autonomo...
Hong Kong Launches China Government Bond Futures as Mainland Deepens Financial Market Integration
Hong Kong has launched Five-Year China Government Bond Futures on HKEX while mainland authorities unveiled new measures to expand cooperation on indices, exchange-traded funds and professional qualifications, strengthening the city's rol...
ChangXin Memory Technologies Debuts at 3.3 Trillion Yuan Valuation After Landmark Shanghai Listing
State-backed memory chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies raised about 8.6 billion dollars in its STAR Market debut, reaching a valuation of 3.3 trillion yuan and securing immediate inclusion in MSCI indexes, underscoring strong domesti...
China Begins Mass Production of Domestic Immersion Deep-Ultraviolet Lithography Equipment
Shanghai Aishengna Electronic Technology Group has started mass production of domestically developed immersion deep-ultraviolet lithography equipment, marking a significant step toward reducing dependence on overseas semiconductor manufa...
Five Dead After Ferry Fire Off East Java as Search Continues
The Mutiara Sentosa 2 caught fire while sailing from Surabaya to Makassar, forcing passengers and crew into the sea and prompting a multi-vessel rescue operation.
Singapore Investors Lead Foreign Buying of Hong Kong Commercial Property
Property consultancy Colliers said Singapore-based investors accounted for 62 percent of non-local commercial property purchases in Hong Kong during the second quarter, with acquisitions totalling HK$3.37 billion. The shift suggests regi...
Hong Kong Airport Reviews Robot Trial After Autonomous Patrol Unit Accident
Hong Kong International Airport is investigating an incident in which an autonomous security patrol robot fell down a staircase during a trial operation, sustaining significant damage. No injuries were reported, but the accident highligh...
Hong Kong Raises 2026 Growth Outlook After Strong First-Half Economic Expansion
Financial Secretary Paul Chan said the government will raise its 2026 economic growth forecast after the economy expanded 5.1 percent in the first half of the year. Strong goods exports and resilient consumer spending supported the impro...
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to Open Hong Kong Hub
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank plans to establish an operational hub in Hong Kong before the end of the year as it pursues a record US$11 billion fundraising target. The new office is intended to strengthen the bank's presence ...
Hong Kong Launches Offshore Chinese Government Bond Futures
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing has introduced five-year Chinese Government Bond futures, giving international investors a new tool to manage interest rate risk in offshore renminbi assets. The launch strengthens Hong Kong's position as...
Huamin Signs Third Major Solar Wafer Supply Deal in Less Than Three Weeks
Solar manufacturer Huamin has secured a new multi-year agreement to supply five gigawatts of silicon wafers annually to Astronergy New Energy Technology, marking its third major contract in less than 20 days. The latest order highlights ...
China Activates Emergency Response After Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake in Sichuan
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Gao County in Yibin, Sichuan Province, prompting the China Earthquake Administration to activate a Level IV emergency response. Teams have been dispatched to assess damage and monitor the condition of lo...
China Holds 62 People Accountable Over Fatal Inner Mongolia Steel Mill Explosion
Chinese authorities have concluded their investigation into a January explosion at a steel plant in Inner Mongolia that killed 10 people and injured 84. The report attributed the accident to long-term corrosion of a spherical storage tan...
Ministry of Water Resources Steps Up Flood Response as Typhoon Dolphin Nears China
China's Ministry of Water Resources has intensified flood-control preparations as Typhoon Dolphin approaches and heavy rainfall continues to affect several regions. Emergency authorities have deployed relief supplies to Heilongjiang and ...
China Expands Green Data Centre Investment to Strengthen National AI Infrastructure
The National Development and Reform Commission has announced additional investment in China's national computing network, prioritising large-scale renewable energy-powered data centres in western provinces to support the country's expand...
China Launches Three-Year Industrial Decarbonisation Programme for Heavy Industry
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has begun a nationwide campaign to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions across nine major industries, including steel, aluminium and petrochemicals, as part of its gree...
China's Solar Industry Undergoes Consolidation as New Installations Slow
The China Photovoltaic Industry Association said new solar installations declined in the first half of the year, reflecting industry consolidation, weaker profitability and mounting trade pressures facing leading manufacturers.
China's Advanced Technology Exports Continue to Support Trade Growth
The General Administration of Customs said exports of integrated circuits, automated data processing equipment and electronic components remained key drivers of China's external trade performance during the first half of the year.
China Targets Price Wars With New Anti-Monopoly Guidance for Carmakers
The State Administration for Market Regulation has issued new compliance guidance instructing domestic and foreign automakers to end below-cost pricing practices that regulators say threaten market stability and the health of automotive ...
China Accelerates AI Regulation With New Rules for Large Language Models
The Cyberspace Administration of China is advancing dedicated legislation covering large language models and algorithmic recommendation systems, introducing stricter compliance requirements for companies developing generative artificial ...
Hong Kong Exchanges Expands Single Stock Options to Boost Market Liquidity
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing will introduce 18 new single stock option classes with weekly and monthly expiries in August, giving institutional and retail investors broader hedging tools as trading activity in regional equity markets...
Towngas Raises Tariffs to Support HK$11.3 Billion Infrastructure Investment
The Hong Kong and China Gas Company has increased its standard tariff by 3.9%, saying the adjustment will help fund HK$11.3 billion in capital investment over the next five years to maintain pipeline safety, meet environmental standards ...
Hong Kong Establishes Huanggang Port Area to Speed Cross-Border Travel and Trade
The Hong Kong government has officially established the Hong Kong Port Area at the new Huanggang Port under a co-location arrangement, streamlining immigration and customs procedures to improve the movement of passengers and cargo betwee...
China Keeps Key Lending Rates Unchanged to Support Economic Recovery
The People's Bank of China left benchmark lending rates at historic lows, maintaining the one-year loan prime rate at 3.0% and the five-year rate at 3.5% as policymakers seek to support corporate borrowing while credit demand remains sub...
China Tightens Outbound Investment Rules With Expanded National Security Reviews
China's State Council has fully implemented a unified framework governing outbound direct investment, expanding mandatory national security reviews to cover both companies and individual cross-border asset transfers under the oversight o...
Hong Kong Businesses Assess Impact of New US Tariff Measures on Regional Trade
Financial institutions and business groups in Hong Kong are evaluating the implications of new US tariff policies, monitoring their potential impact on regional supply chains, manufacturing activity and trade flows passing through the ci...
China Reports 4.7% First-Half Economic Growth as High-Tech Industries Drive Expansion
China's National Bureau of Statistics said gross domestic product grew 4.7% year on year to 69.6 trillion yuan in the first half, supported by strong growth in high-tech manufacturing and strategic emerging industries despite continued a...
Finland Deploys Commercial-Scale Thermal Batteries Using Crushed Rock to Store Renewable Grid Energy
A 100-megawatt-hour thermal storage system in Pornainen has eliminated the municipal heating network's reliance on oil, as engineers test bidirectional power conversion.
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Valued at $109 Million: F-35B Fighter Jet Crashes in Southern California
An advanced stealth aircraft went down in an open field near San Diego, prompting a Class A military accident investigation after the pilot safely ejected.
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Singapore Investors Lead Purchases of Hong Kong Distressed Commercial Property
Singapore-based investors overtook mainland Chinese buyers in the second quarter as they increased acquisitions of distressed commercial real estate amid lower property valuations.
Zhongji Innolight Completes Hong Kong's Largest IPO of the Year
Zhongji Innolight raised HK$53.41 billion in Hong Kong's biggest initial public offering of the year, although its shares fell 2.04% on their first day of trading.
Hong Kong Accelerates Northern Metropolis Infrastructure to Support AI Development
Hong Kong officials said stronger rail and road links between the Northern Metropolis and Shenzhen are essential to support artificial intelligence industries, advanced manufacturing and cross-border supply chains.
China Issues Offshore Renminbi Sovereign Bonds Through Hong Kong
China's Ministry of Finance issued a new tranche of offshore renminbi sovereign bonds through the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's Central Moneymarkets Unit, reinforcing Hong Kong's role as the leading offshore yuan financial centre.
Hong Kong Launches Tourism Discounts Ahead of Major International Events
The Hong Kong Tourism Board introduced a promotion offering 5% discounts on dining and retail purchases at more than 100 participating hotels and attractions for visitors attending major events in August and September.
China Confirms First-Half GDP Growth of 4.7%
The National Bureau of Statistics said China's economy grew 4.7% in the first half of the year, supported by high-tech industries, resilient foreign trade and continued economic upgrading.
Hong Kong Eases Listing Rules to Attract High-Growth Companies
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing has revised its listing rules by lowering market capitalisation thresholds and updating requirements for companies with weighted voting rights, biotechnology and specialist technology businesses to streng...
China Unveils Five-Year Plan for Greener Industrial Development
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released a new five-year blueprint promoting resource efficiency, low-carbon manufacturing and wider adoption of green technologies across industrial sectors.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Says Markets Remain Stable After Fed Decision
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority said financial markets continue to operate smoothly under the Linked Exchange Rate System after the US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at 3.5% to 3.75%.
Hong Kong Exports Jump 53.4% on Strong AI-Related Demand
Hong Kong's merchandise exports climbed 53.4% year on year to HK$641 billion in June, driven by robust global demand for advanced electronics and artificial intelligence components.
People's Bank of China Uses Liquidity Operations to Support Money Markets
China's central bank conducted overnight reverse repurchase operations and targeted liquidity injections to maintain stable short-term funding conditions in the banking system.
China Marks 50th Successful Launch From Wenchang Spaceport
The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site completed its 50th successful mission with the launch of a Tianlian satellite aboard a Long March rocket, highlighting the continued expansion of China's space launch capabilities.
China Accelerates Domestic Production of Advanced Lithography Equipment
Shanghai Aishengna Electronic Technology Group has advanced scalable production of immersion deep-ultraviolet lithography systems, supporting China's efforts to strengthen domestic semiconductor equipment manufacturing and reduce relianc...
China Launches New Communications Technology Test Satellites
The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center successfully deployed communications technology test satellites, marking the 660th flight of the Long March rocket series and expanding China's orbital communications testing capabilities.
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FIFA’s Retreat Leaves a Larger Question Over Who Guards the Game
Finland Deploys Commercial-Scale Thermal Batteries Using Crushed Rock to Store Renewable Grid Energy
Valued at $109 Million: F-35B Fighter Jet Crashes in Southern California
US Says It Has Carried Out Heavy Strikes on Iran After Attempted Attacks on Its Forces
The chief executive of the popular gaming company laid off many employees and his pay rose to 38 million dollars
The AI User Nightmare: Private Claude Conversations Leaked to the Internet
Forbidden Love: China severs millions from their virtual partners
Over 24 Hours in the Air: Qantas Airbus Completes Record-Breaking Test Flight
Zuckerberg Opposes US Ban on Chinese AI Models and Warns of Regulatory Capture
Nvidia Reportedly Takes Vast Texas Data-Centre Lease to Underwrite AI Expansion
FIFA’s Private-Investment Plan for World Cup Rights Draws European Revolt
Apple Briefly Crosses Five Trillion Dollar Valuation as Investors Retreat From AI Bets
Another AI Genius Left the United States — and Silicon Valley Is Starting to Worry
Shein Reports $99mn Loss as Trade Barriers Test Low-Cost Model
CXMT Gains 466% in China’s Biggest IPO Since 2010
Following OpenAI's Cyberattack: 'Most Companies Still Do Not Understand What Is Coming'
OpenAI Sued After ChatGPT Allegedly Discouraged Emergency Care Before Near-Fatal Embolism
Viral Video Raises Questions Over Twelve-Dollar Croissants at Manhattan Bakery
Miliband Sets Climate and International Law at Centre of UK Diplomacy
Trump Readies New Tariffs as Temporary Global Levy Nears Expiry
EU Imposes Record €550 Million Digital Services Fine on AliExpress
Naturally Conceived Identical Quadruplets Born in Rare Brisbane Delivery
Jingye Demands Full Compensation After Britain illegally Nationalized British Steel
Between Deliveries, Wang Jibing Wrote His Way to China’s Literary Heights
Morgan Stanley Builds a Wall Street Lead in AI Infrastructure Finance
High Prices Push Coffee Drinkers Toward Whole Beans and Home Brewing
Trump Draws Boos and Podium Scrutiny at Spain’s World Cup Triumph
Spain Defeats Argentina in Extra Time to Win Second World Cup
Police Block Cockroach Janta Party’s March to Parliament as Education Protests Intensify
Singapore Considers Lower Taxes for Fund Managers as Hong Kong Intensifies Talent Contest
Bank of Asia BVI Enters Court-Supervised Liquidation After Regulators Find It Insolvent
Proposed U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Pact Could Permit Limited Uranium Enrichment Under International Safeguards
Why Kentucky Fried Chicken Became KFC—and Why the False Explanations Persist
Ukrainian Drones Strike Wildberries Warehouses Deep Inside Russia
Reported CIA Mission Helped Clear the UAE’s Path to Advanced US AI Chips
Artificial Intelligence Capital Fuels Markets While Governments and Regulators Face Mounting Strategic Tests
China’s Moonshot’s Kimi K3 Narrows the Gap With Anthropic Through Scale, Openness and Lower Cost
Gold and Cash Seizure Puts Indonesia’s Senior Anti-Corruption Prosecutor Under Investigation
The Ledger Will Not Trust on Faith
Ukraine’s Leadership Rift Spills Into the Streets as Protesters Target Army Chief
The Ten World Cup Finals That Defined Football History
Smartphones Are Getting More Expensive, Sales Are Collapsing, and Even Apple Admits: "Prices Will Rise"
Leadership Change and Strategic Rivalry Redraw the Political Map
The AI Race Enters Its Infrastructure Era
Britain Nationalises British Steel to Protect Scunthorpe Production and Strategic Supply
French National Assembly Overrides Senate to Pass Historic Assisted-Dying Legislation
Thomas Tuchel Faces Fierce Backlash After Tactical Retreat Costs England World Cup Final Berth
A Quiet Bastille Day: France Grapples with World Cup Heartbreak and Leftover Fireworks
Spain in Ecstasy: "We Feel Unbeatable, We Taught the Whole World a Lesson"
Harvard Astrophysicist to Lead U.S. Scientific Advisory on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
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