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US Treasury Warns China’s Digital Asset Push Could Challenge American Financial Leadership
Treasury chief signals concern over China’s digital asset development and calls for strengthened US crypto policy to maintain global primacy
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Apple iPhone Lockdown Mode blocks FBI data access in journalist device seizure
Court records show the FBI could not extract data from a Washington Post reporter’s iPhone thirteen after a January search linked to a classified leaks inquiry.
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Hong Kong’s Financial Centre Regains Momentum With IPO Surge and Growth Outlook
Robust capital markets, strong fundraising and renewed investor interest underscore the city’s economic and financial comeback
Mainland and Hong Kong Authorities Neutralise Major Cross-Boundary Forgery Syndicate
Joint operation leads to 119 arrests and dismantling of fraud workshops linked to illegal employment facilitation
Hong Kong Reinforces Insurance Sector Integrity Through Conspiracy to Defraud Prosecutions
Authorities increasingly invoke conspiracy to defraud charges in insurance fraud cases to deter misconduct and uphold market confidence
Hong Kong Lawmaker Warns UK’s Pragmatic China Policy Risks Undermining Democratic Norms
Senior figure says London’s approach to Beijing could weaken international resolve on Hong Kong and set a troubling global example
Syngenta Moves to Relaunch Capital Markets Strategy With Potential US$10 Billion Hong Kong IPO
Chinese-owned Swiss agritech group explores a blockbuster listing in Hong Kong that could become one of the year’s largest offerings as it retools growth plans
Hong Kong Shares Slide as Mainland Tech, Metals and Crypto Weigh on Markets
Broad-based selling hits the Hang Seng as weakness in Chinese technology stocks and commodity-linked names drags sentiment
GIC-Backed Thai Tech Unicorn Line Man Wongnai Weighs IPO in Hong Kong or New York
Thailand’s leading on-demand platform explores overseas listing options amid subdued domestic market conditions and aims to boost fintech growth
Historic Hong Kong Student Federation Votes to Dissolve Amid Intensifying Pressure
The Hong Kong Federation of Students ends decades of pro-democracy activism, citing severe risks and a shrinking space for dissent
KPMG Urges Auditor to Relay AI Cost Savings
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China unveils plans for a 'Death Star' capable of launching missile strikes from space
Beijing's ambitious military project aims to develop an invulnerable warship at the edge of the atmosphere.
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Hong Kong Prepares to Sentence Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai in National Security Case
The pro-democracy publisher faces sentencing after a high-profile conviction that has drawn international concern and diplomatic attention
Investigation Launched at Winter Olympics Over Ski Jumpers Injecting Hyaluronic Acid
The World Anti-Doping Agency will probe reports of ski jumpers using the substance for distance enhancement.
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U.S. State Department Issues Urgent Travel Warning for Citizens to Leave Iran Immediately
Citizens are advised to rely on independent planning due to significant government restrictions.
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Wall Street Erases All Gains of 2026; Bitcoin Plummets 14% to $63,000
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CK Hutchison Initiates International Arbitration Against Panama Over Panama Canal Port Ruling
Hong Kong conglomerate contests constitutional annulment of its port concession as geopolitical and commercial tensions deepen
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Eighty-one-year-old man in the United States fatally shoots Uber driver after scam threat
The man was told by a fraudster that a family member would be killed unless he handed cash to the driver, who arrived at his home unaware of the threat.
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Hong Kong Insurers Pay Out Majority of Wang Fuk Court Fire Claims Worth HK$66.3 Million
Underwriters settle about eighty-five percent of claims after mass fire displacements, easing financial strain on victims and property owners
Hong Kong Dollar Weakens as Ample Liquidity and Carry Trades Increase Downward Pressure
Flush cash conditions and interest rate differentials fuel demand for carry trades, prompting fresh central bank interventions to support the Hong Kong dollar peg
Jinke Smart Services to Withdraw from Hong Kong Exchange After Public Float Slips Below Requirement
Mainland Chinese property services firm moves to delist following sustained decline in free-float shares below Hong Kong’s regulatory threshold
Hong Kong Poised for Record IPO Momentum with Robust Listings Pipeline
Strong issuance outlook and historic fundraising rebound position Hong Kong as a global IPO powerhouse into 2026
Hongkong Chinese Flags Earnings Risk as Singapore Bank Appeals Damages Ruling
Property developer warns of financial impact after lender challenges a seventeen point seven million Singapore dollar court award
China Warns Panama of ‘Heavy Price’ as Hong Kong Firm Challenges Canal Port Ruling
Beijing condemns Panama’s annulment of a long-standing port concession amid arbitration by Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison
Hong Kong IPO Bankers Face Scrutiny Over Role as Markets Rebound
Regulators and investors question whether underwriters are acting as rigorous gatekeepers or merely facilitating a surge of listings
Ericsson Secures Strategic Hong Kong 5G-Advanced Network Deal, Strengthening Its Asia-Pacific Footprint
Swedish network equipment maker wins major contract with SmarTone to deploy next-generation programmable mobile network in Hong Kong
Tech Leaders Drive Demand for Ultra-Premium, Integrated Office Districts, Says Hongkong Land
Major technology firms are reshaping commercial real estate expectations with a push for high-end, mixed-use ecosystems rather than standalone offices
Uber Relaunches Macau Service With Premium Limousine Trips to Hong Kong and Local Taxi Bookings
The ride-hailing platform re-enters Macau with cross-border limousine service and in-app taxi booking, marking its first new Asia expansion in years
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Tesla Sparks Seven-Year Low-Interest EV Loan Wave as Chinese Automakers Join the Financing Battle
Extended, low-cost vehicle loans roll out across major brands in China to stimulate sluggish electric car demand amid fading government incentives
Hong Kong Property Transactions Ease in January Despite Strong Annual Growth as Agents Anticipate Lunar New Year Upswing
Deal volumes fell month-on-month, but recent sell-outs and rising market sentiment fuel expectations of a ‘mini-boom’ during the festive period
Hong Kong Family Offices Unite to Launch Hundred-Million-Dollar Investment Fund
Group of prominent Hong Kong family offices establishes a US$100 million closed-end fund to attract global capital under new government initiative
Hong Kong Prepares for Surge of Up to 1.4 Million Mainland Visitors Over Lunar New Year
Authorities and tourism sector brace for strong arrival numbers and high hotel demand during the holiday period
AI Invented “Hot Springs” — Tourists Arrived and Were Shocked
Hundreds of visitors in Tasmania were misled after an AI-generated travel article promoted non-existent “Weldborough Hot Springs,” prompting confusion, complaints, and the removal of the false content.
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Hong Kong Mulls HK$3,000 Fixed Penalty for Smoking on Construction Sites as Part of Expanded Tobacco Controls
Authorities consider aligning construction site smoking fines with existing statutory penalties amid safety concerns following a deadly blaze
Hong Kong’s Sun Hung Kai Properties Returns to Debt Markets With HK$5 Billion Loan Bid After Year-Long Pause
The city’s largest developer seeks a five-year syndicated loan as property sentiment improves following a period of weak sales and refinancing reticence
Mainland Chinese Memory Firms Target Hong Kong Listings to Fuel Global Expansion
A wave of memory chip and storage technology companies are pursuing initial public offerings in Hong Kong to support international growth strategies
Hong Kong Tightens Oversight on IPO Sponsors as Listing Boom Exposes Quality Gaps
Regulator flags inadequate sponsor resources and filings amid record IPO activity, imposing new disclosure and supervision requirements
Hongkong Land Launches S$8.2 Billion Singapore Office Fund with QIA and APG in Major Institutional Partnership
The new Singapore Central Private Real Estate Fund becomes the city-state’s largest office-focused private investment platform, anchoring institutional capital in premium commercial assets
Hong Kong Luxury Goods Sales Extend Growth in December as Retail Rebound Strengthens
Jewelry, watches and other high-end categories drove another month of year-on-year expansion, underscoring resilient demand amid broader retail recovery
Trump Cuts India Tariffs After Modi Signals End to Russian Oil Purchases in New Trade Understanding
The U.S. president says tariffs on Indian goods will fall from twenty-five percent to eighteen percent as India commits to major U.S. purchases and a shift away from Russian crude
Hong Kong Poised for Strong Lunar New Year Tourism With Mainland Visitor Growth
City anticipates a year-on-year rise in visitors over the Chinese New Year period as travel rebounds and festive events draw crowds
Nvidia Puts $100 Billion OpenAI Investment Plan on Hold While Keeping Door Open to Major Funding Round
Jensen Huang says the headline figure was never binding, raises concerns about OpenAI’s internal discipline, and signals a sizeable but phased commitment instead
Business Confidence in Hong Kong Climbs to Multi-Year High Despite Ongoing US-China Tensions
AmCham survey shows a marked increase in optimism among companies about the city’s economic outlook for 2026, even as geopolitical challenges persist
Eastroc Beverage Raises HK$9.99 Billion in Hong Kong IPO as Capital Markets Rally
Chinese functional beverage leader completes landmark Hong Kong offering with strong cornerstone support and investor demand
Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison Weighs Legal Action After Panama Cancels Canal Port Concession
Supreme Court ruling voids Hong Kong firm’s contract to operate key Panama Canal ports, prompting potential claims and geopolitical tension
Hong Kong Poised to Welcome Its First Listed Private Credit/Private Equity Issuer
New regulatory framework opens door for alternative asset funds to list, with Sequoia-backed private credit fund at the forefront
Azerbaijan Introduces One-Year Visa-Free Access for Hong Kong Passport Holders
HKSAR passport holders can enter Azerbaijan up to three times without a visa for short stays under a new pilot scheme
Hong Kong Firms Shine with Breakthrough Technologies at CES 2026
Record delegation and multiple Innovation Awards underscore Hong Kong’s advancing role on the global tech stage
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US Treasury Warns China’s Digital Asset Push Could Challenge American Financial Leadership
Apple iPhone Lockdown Mode blocks FBI data access in journalist device seizure
KPMG Urges Auditor to Relay AI Cost Savings
China unveils plans for a 'Death Star' capable of launching missile strikes from space
Investigation Launched at Winter Olympics Over Ski Jumpers Injecting Hyaluronic Acid
U.S. State Department Issues Urgent Travel Warning for Citizens to Leave Iran Immediately
Wall Street Erases All Gains of 2026; Bitcoin Plummets 14% to $63,000
CK Hutchison Initiates International Arbitration Against Panama Over Panama Canal Port Ruling
Eighty-one-year-old man in the United States fatally shoots Uber driver after scam threat
Uber Relaunches Macau Service With Premium Limousine Trips to Hong Kong and Local Taxi Bookings
AI Invented “Hot Springs” — Tourists Arrived and Were Shocked
Hong Kong Urges Strong Fiscal Cushion as Global Geopolitical Complexity Grows
Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra Launches “We Pick You Up!” to Bring Students to Concerts
AstraZeneca Announces £11bn China Investment After Scaling Back UK Expansion Plans
Tech Market Shifts and AI Investment Surge Drive Global Innovation and Layoffs
Global Shifts in War, Trade, Energy and Security Mark Major International Developments
Markets Jolt as AI Spending, US Policy Shifts, and Global Security Moves Drive New Volatility
Former South Korean First Lady Kim Keon Hee Sentenced to 20 Months for Bribery
Tesla Ends Model S and X Production and Sends $2 Billion to xAI as 2025 Revenue Declines
China Executes 11 Members of the Ming Clan in Cross-Border Scam Case Linked to Myanmar’s Lawkai
Starmer Signals UK Push for a More ‘Sophisticated’ Relationship With China in Talks With Xi
The AI Hiring Doom Loop — Algorithmic Recruiting Filters Out Top Talent and Rewards Average or Fake Candidates
Putin’s Four-Year Ukraine Invasion Cost: Russia’s Mass Casualty Attrition and the Donbas Security-Guarantee Tradeoff
Wall Street Bets on Strong US Growth and Currency Moves as Dollar Slips After Trump Comments
Japan Bids Farewell to Its Last Pandas Amid Rising Tensions with China
Thailand and Nepal Launch Virus Screening After Nipah Outbreak Confirmed in India
Four Arrested in Andhra Pradesh Over Alleged HIV-Contaminated Injection Attack on Doctor
WhatsApp Develops New Meta AI Features to Enhance User Control
Air France and KLM Suspend Multiple Middle East Routes as Regional Tensions Disrupt Aviation
PLA opens CMC probe of Zhang Youxia, Liu Zhenli over Xi authority and discipline violations
Hong Kong’s Paul Chan Showcases City’s Strategic Strengths at World Economic Forum in Davos
Hong Kong Vigil Organizer Says Her Aim Was Democratic Reform, Not Ending Communist Party Rule
Gold Jumps More Than 8% in a Week as the Dollar Slides Amid Greenland Tariff Dispute
Boston Dynamics Atlas humanoid robot and LG CLOiD home robot: the platform lock-in fight to control Physical AI
United States under President Donald Trump completes withdrawal from the World Health Organization: health sovereignty versus global outbreak early-warning access
Tech Brief: AI Compute, Chips, and Platform Power Moves Driving Today’s Market Narrative
NATO’s Stress Test Under Trump: Alliance Credibility, Burden-Sharing, and the Fight Over Strategic Territory
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Promotes Growth and Connectivity at Davos Forum
Thailand and ASEAN Today: Border Enforcement, Investor Signals, and Bangkok’s PM2.5 Reality
Greenland, Gaza, and Global Leverage: Today’s 10 Power Stories Shaping Markets and Security
Asia’s 10 Biggest Moves Today: Energy Finds, Trade Deals, Power Shifts, and a Tourism Reality Check
America’s Venezuela Oil Grip Meets China’s Demand: Market Power, Legal Shockwaves, and the New Rules of Energy Leverage
TikTok’s U.S. Escape Plan: National Security Firewall or Political Theater With a Price Tag?
John Lee Hails Hong Kong CPPCC Delegates as a Steadfast Patriotic Force Ahead of Beijing Sessions
Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists Who Ran Tiananmen Vigils Face Up to Ten Years in Jail
University of Hong Kong’s Education Faculty Secures Top Global Ranking as East Asia’s Higher Education Rises
Alibaba Shares Slide in Hong Kong After China GDP Data Stokes Consumer Demand Concerns
No Sign of an AI Bubble as Tech Giants Double Down at World’s Largest Technology Show
Hong Kong Moves to Freeze $354 Million in Assets Linked to Cambodian Scam Network Leader
Vincent Lo Deepens Shanghai Commitment with New Land Acquisition Amid China Property Reset
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