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Hong Kong Braces for Unprecedented 11.38 Million Border Crossings Over Lunar New Year
Immigration authorities prepare enhanced measures as cross-boundary travel surges to a forecast record, reflecting robust post-pandemic mobility
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Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years in Hong Kong Under National Security Law
Prominent Catholic pro-democracy activist and former Apple Daily publisher receives longest term yet under Beijing-imposed security legislation amid global outcry
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Hong Kong Food Investment Agrees to Sell Three Tokyo Properties in ¥1.25 Billion Transaction
Deal for office and residential assets in central Tokyo marks strategic shift in the company’s overseas property portfolio
Hong Kong Positioned to Deepen Its Role as China–Indonesia Partnership Expands
As Beijing and Jakarta strengthen strategic ties, commentary urges the city to leverage its financial and legal strengths to connect economies
Hong Kong Urged to Embrace Silver Economy as Strategic Growth Frontier
Opinion calls for the city to transform demographic ageing into financial, healthcare and innovation advantages
Struggling Hong Kong Box Office Threatens Closure of Palace IFC Cinema
IFC Mall management explores replacement tenants as Hong Kong’s cinema sector grapples with falling revenues and shrinking audiences
Li Ka-shing Tops Hong Kong Rich List as Global Scrutiny Sharpens Over Panama Canal Dispute
The centenarian tycoon retains his position as the city’s wealthiest, even as his conglomerate fights legal battles tied to Panama Canal port concessions
CK Hutchison Signals Legal Battle Over Panama Canal Port Takeover
Hong Kong conglomerate warns A.P. Moller-Maersk and Panama of legal action after Panama’s Supreme Court annulled its port concession
CME Group to Expand Aluminium Delivery Network into Taiwan and Hong Kong
U.S. exchange moves to approve new Asian warehouse hubs as part of strategic push against LME dominance in metals markets
Hong Kong Stocks Slip Amid Global Sell-Off as AI Disruption Fears Spread
Hang Seng and tech shares retreat after Wall Street rout tied to investor anxiety over artificial intelligence’s impact on business models
Hong Kong’s IPO Boom Strains Investment Banks as Banker Shortage Emerges
Surging initial public offering activity in Hong Kong highlights a critical shortage of experienced bankers to manage deal pipelines and meet regulatory requirements
OpenAI and DeepCent Superintelligence Race: Artificial General Intelligence and AI Agents as a National Security Arms Race
The AI2027 scenario reframes advanced AI systems not as productivity tools, but as geopolitical weapons with existential stakes
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DBS Doubles Down on Hong Kong to Build Wealth Management Stronghold
Singapore’s largest lender plans major hiring and expanded services as affluent investor demand strengthens in the city
Chubb Wealth Launches in Hong Kong to Tap Booming Private Wealth Market
Insurer-backed digital wealth platform enters the city to serve high-net-worth investors with low fees and diversified investment access
Hong Kong Journalists Confront Precarious Future After Jimmy Lai’s 20-Year Sentence
Media professionals warn of deepening self-censorship and shrinking press space following landmark national security verdict
Chinese Ship Captain Denies Charges Over Damage to Baltic Sea Gas Pipeline and Cables in Hong Kong Court
Captain of Hong Kong-flagged NewNew Polar Bear enters not guilty plea to criminal damage and safety charges related to 2023 Balticconnector incident
China Sells Yuan Bonds in Hong Kong at the Lowest Yields in Years, Underscoring Heavy Demand
Offshore yuan debt attracts strong investor interest as Beijing pushes global use of its currency
McKinsey Survey Finds Hong Kong Executives Lag Far Behind Employees in AI Adoption
While most white-collar workers embrace AI tools daily, only a small fraction of executives use them frequently, raising concerns on corporate strategy and leadership
Day One at Consensus Hong Kong Signals Maturation of Digital Asset Industry
Opening sessions emphasise regulatory certainty, institutional engagement and Hong Kong’s ambition as a global Web3 hub
Hong Kong Set to Issue First Stablecoin Licenses in March as Regulatory Framework Comes Online
Financial Secretary says initial licences will be granted under rigorous standards, advancing the city’s digital asset ecosystem
Hong Kong Court Convicts Father of U.S.-based Activist Under National Security Law
Landmark conviction of relative of exiled activist Anna Kwok highlights expanding use of Article 23 provisions against diaspora critics
Hong Kong Pledges Continued Commitment to Digital Assets Amid Intensifying UAE Competition
Government reaffirms its role as a regulated digital asset hub even as Dubai and Abu Dhabi accelerate crypto-friendly frameworks
South Korea’s Births Edge Up After Years of Decline, Raising Hopes — and Doubts
Seventeen straight months of year-on-year growth signal a rare rebound in the world’s lowest fertility rate, but experts warn structural pressures remain unresolved
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Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Secures Historic Supermajority After High-Stakes Snap Election
The prime minister’s sweeping lower-house victory delivers the strongest mandate for a Japanese government in more than seven decades and reshapes the country’s political landscape
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We will protect them from the digital Wild West.’ Another country will ban social media for under-16s
Spain’s proposed crackdown on youth access and platform liability crystallizes a deeper struggle over who governs digital space—states or tech executives
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Pakistani Lawyer Challenges ‘Period Tax’ in Landmark Case Targeting Menstrual Inequality
Legal petition seeks removal of up to forty percent tax burden on sanitary products, aiming to confront stigma and expand access to essential menstrual health care
Pilot in Hawker Beechcraft BE-36 makes emergency landing and crashes into vehicles on a busy road.
Last words included a heartfelt message to his wife, Molly.
Comrade Xia Xin, 103, recognized for helping 182 students attend university
Awarded the highest national medal by President Xi Jinping in 2021
Beijing Brands UK Hong Kong Visa Expansion ‘Despicable and Reprehensible’ After Jimmy Lai Sentencing
China condemns London’s broadened British National (Overseas) visa pathway as interference following pro-democracy activist’s 20-year prison term
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YouTuber Outsmarts Filipino Scammers by Hijacking Their Call Center
The YouTuber gained control of cameras and renamed accounts, leaving the scammers shocked.
Global Wealth Flows into Hong Kong as Family Offices Surge, Reinforcing City’s Role as Asia’s Private Wealth Hub
Number of single-family offices rises more than 25% in two years, attracting global capital and boosting economic contributions
Hong Kong Urged to Sustain ‘Unrelenting’ Vigilance in Protecting National Security
Commentary stresses continued enforcement and public awareness as city deepens legal framework under national security laws
Policy Support Sparks Auto Sector Rally in Hong Kong Trading
Mainland stimulus measures and consumer incentives lift carmakers and suppliers as investors bet on sustained demand recovery
Wuxi Lead Makes Muted Hong Kong Debut After Raising About $630 Million
Secondary listing of Chinese battery-equipment maker opens at near offer price as broader market activity shows mixed sentiment
UBS to Recruit Fifty Wealth Bankers in Hong Kong as Asian Wealth Business Expands
Swiss banking giant to bolster its Hong Kong wealth management team following strong regional performance and renewed client inflows
Hong Kong Stocks Advance on Rising Risk Appetite as Lunar New Year Approaches
Benchmark indexes strengthen with broad sector gains and thinner trading ahead of the long holiday
Hong Kong Activist’s Father Convicted Under National Security Law Over Insurance Policy Dispute
Court finds father of exiled pro-democracy campaigner guilty of handling a fugitive’s assets, marking a rare prosecution of a relative under strict security legislation
Hong Kong Reaffirms Its Support for Local Digital Asset Community as Licensing and Market Framework Advance
Chief Executive says regional authorities will sustain growth of crypto and tokenisation ecosystem amid expanding regulatory and institutional initiatives
Hong Kong Presses Ahead With Stablecoin Regulation Despite Beijing’s Caution and Mainland Reservations
City’s financial authorities advance licensing and supervisory regime for stablecoins even as Chinese regulators step back from crypto ambitions
China praises Hong Kong High Court's 20-year sentence for media tycoon Jimmy Lai
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson stated that the 78-year-old deserves severe punishment for national security violations.
California court hears case on Instagram and YouTube's impact on young woman's mental health
The lawsuit questions if tech companies can be held responsible for addiction-related harm to minors.
Hong Kong Visitors Maintain Strong Demand for Japan Despite Travel Warnings
Tour operators and travellers report robust interest in journeys to Japan even as authorities urge caution amid Beijing–Tokyo tensions
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Beijing Reaffirms National Security Doctrine After Jimmy Lai’s 20-Year Sentence
China underscores its national security policy and legal framework for Hong Kong in the wake of a landmark sentencing under the territory’s security law
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Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years in Hong Kong in National Security Case That Draws Global Outcry
Pro-democracy media tycoon receives longest sentence yet under China’s national security law, prompting widespread international criticism and concern over press freedoms
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In the following video, two thug police officers are beating, abusing, and punching a pro-Palestinian protester while he is already handcuffed, lying on the ground, posing no threat, and offering no resistance to arrest
This is the behavior of criminals, of offenders, of a Gestapo-style police force that recalls the Nazi regime — not of a police force that is supposed to protect the rule of law in a democratic country.
This ATM in Shanghai, China, melts your gold at 1200°C and transfers money straight to your account
In a joint China-Myanmar-Thailand operation to dismantle gambling and fraud hubs in Myawaddy, Myanmar, Chinese police forces have escorted more than 1,500 criminal suspects back to China
In a joint China-Myanmar-Thailand operation to dismantle gambling and fraud hubs in Myawaddy, Myanmar, Chinese police forces have escorted more than 1,500 criminal suspects back to China, according to Ministry of Public Security (MPS) o...
XPeng Launches Integrated EV Charging Payment Service in Hong Kong as Part of Global Expansion
Chinese electric vehicle maker introduces seamless in-app charging payments in Hong Kong with plans to roll out across Southeast Asia and beyond
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Hong Kong Braces for Unprecedented 11.38 Million Border Crossings Over Lunar New Year
Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years in Hong Kong Under National Security Law
OpenAI and DeepCent Superintelligence Race: Artificial General Intelligence and AI Agents as a National Security Arms Race
South Korea’s Births Edge Up After Years of Decline, Raising Hopes — and Doubts
Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Secures Historic Supermajority After High-Stakes Snap Election
We will protect them from the digital Wild West.’ Another country will ban social media for under-16s
Beijing Brands UK Hong Kong Visa Expansion ‘Despicable and Reprehensible’ After Jimmy Lai Sentencing
Hong Kong Visitors Maintain Strong Demand for Japan Despite Travel Warnings
Beijing Reaffirms National Security Doctrine After Jimmy Lai’s 20-Year Sentence
Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years in Hong Kong in National Security Case That Draws Global Outcry
Ghislaine Maxwell to Testify Before US Congress on February 9
Al.com Acquired by Crypto.com Founder for $70 Million
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
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