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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
Hong Kong Prepares to Issue First Stablecoin Licences in March Under New Regulatory Regime
Monetary Authority set to grant a limited number of fiat-referenced stablecoin issuer licences as global crypto oversight advances
Eastroc Beverage Begins Trading in Hong Kong After Successful $1.3 Billion IPO
China’s largest functional beverage maker debuts on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, marking a major step in its international expansion
Australia to Open 2027 Rugby World Cup Against Hong Kong China in Perth
Hosts kick off expanded 24-team tournament with a historic pool match as Hong Kong makes its Rugby World Cup debut
Majority of Hong Kong’s Gen Z Express Anxiety Over Competing With Artificial Intelligence
A new youth survey finds widespread concern among young adults about career prospects in an AI-driven economy
Hong Kong Rent Costs Surge as Tenants Compete for Ever-Smaller Homes
Rising rental rates and fierce bidding battles are squeezing residents, pushing many to pay more for less space in the territory’s tightening housing market
Busy Ming’s Hong Kong IPO Rockets as Shares Surge and Two Founders Join the Billionaires’ Club
Chinese discount snack retailer’s debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange sees stock climb sharply, catalysing significant wealth creation for its co-founders
Hong Kong-Listed BYD Shares Poised to Open Lower as Market Sentiment Softens
Chinese electric vehicle maker’s stock seen trading down over one per cent in early Hong Kong session, reflecting broader volatility and profit pressure concerns
Hongkong Land Shares Trade Near Eight-Dollar Mark as Buybacks Dominate Investor Attention
Stock edges around US$8.49 on Singapore Exchange amid ongoing share repurchases and focus on capital allocation ahead of earnings
Hong Kong Graduate Job Market Contracts Sharply as Available Positions Plunge
New full-time job openings for university graduates fall dramatically year-on-year, underscoring one of the weakest hiring environments in recent memory
Hong Kong’s IPO Market Returns to the Global Forefront with Strong Start to 2026
A surge in listings and fundraising in late 2025 propels Hong Kong back to prominence as companies prepare more offerings in 2026
Hong Kong’s Export Surge Highlights Resilience of Global Trade Hub
Strong export growth and upbeat forecasts underscore Hong Kong’s pivotal role in international trade and economic momentum
Hong Kong Stakes Claim as Global Cryptocurrency Connector, Legislator Says
Prominent lawmaker underscores the city’s legal framework, capital access and ties to China as pillars for global crypto leadership
China’s AI Investment Wave Makes Hong Kong Stock Market’s January IPOs the Most Active on Record
A surge in artificial intelligence and technology listings lifts Hong Kong’s capital markets to their busiest start of the year, with record fundraising and a deep pipeline of deals.
Hong Kong Tightens Supervision of Retail Payment Systems as Digital Transactions Accelerate
Enhanced regulatory framework expands oversight of major payment networks to safeguard stability, security, and consumer confidence
Bitcoin Falls to Lowest Levels Since 2025 Tariff Shock as Risk Appetite Ebbs
Cryptocurrency retreats toward seventy‑seven thousand dollars amid geopolitical strain, regulatory shifts and shifting investor preferences
Hong Kong Urges Strong Fiscal Cushion as Global Geopolitical Complexity Grows
Financial Secretary Paul Chan stresses importance of maintaining ample cash reserves even amid a projected budget surplus
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Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra Launches “We Pick You Up!” to Bring Students to Concerts
New outreach programme provides dedicated transportation and free tickets to introduce young audiences and families to orchestral music
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Police Investigate Possible Links Between Tokyo Street Heist and Hong Kong Robbery
Law enforcement in Japan and Hong Kong examine whether two separate cash attacks days apart are connected amid cross-border money transport routes
Maersk to Temporarily Take Over Panama Canal Port Operations After Court Voids HK Firm’s Concession
Panama’s Supreme Court cancels long-standing port contracts held by a Hong Kong-based company, paving the way for Danish logistics group Maersk to manage the terminals during a transitional phase
Panama Supreme Court Cancels Hong Kong Firm’s Canal Port Concession, Boosting U.S. Strategic Aims
Judicial ruling annuls CK Hutchison’s long-standing port licences at Panama Canal entrances, advancing U.S. efforts to limit Chinese influence in a key global trade artery
Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd Takes Strategic Stake in Ferrovial SE Worth Nearly $1.5 Million
Institutional investor establishes new position in Spanish infrastructure group as part of diversified equity portfolio adjustments
Hong Kong Tightens Oversight of Private Schools with New Code of Practice
Education authorities introduce stronger regulatory framework to address management irregularities and protect students’ interests
Hong Kong Security Chief Calls for ‘Iron Bones’ in Next Generation of Police
City’s top security official urges resilience and resolve as policing faces heightened pressure and evolving challenges
Six Arrested in Hong Kong After ¥51 Million Robbery Involving Inside Information
Hong Kong police detain a multicultural group including a victim-turned informant after a high-value cash robbery near a currency exchange counter
Public Outcry and Legal Flaws Prompt Hong Kong to Reverse New Bus Seat Belt Rule, Experts Say
Government retracts mandatory seat belt law for buses after public confusion and technical defects in legislation expose policy missteps
Azerbaijan Grants Hong Kong SAR Passport Holders One-Year Visa-Free Travel
Baku offers up to three visa-free visits of thirty days each for HKSAR passport holders to boost tourism, cultural and economic links
Hong Kong Regulator Warns of Widespread IPO Application Deficiencies, Tightens Oversight
Securities and Futures Commission suspends vetting of several listings and instructs sponsors to review procedures amid rapid IPO surge
Shenzhen and Hong Kong Launch GBA Talent Connect to Create Almost Two Thousand Cross-Boundary Jobs Annually
New platform aims to deepen Greater Bay Area integration with streamlined job matching, visa facilitation and HR cooperation for young professionals
Hong Kong Suspends New Bus Seat Belt Rules After Legal Deficiencies Discovered
Government halts enforcement and plans to repeal flawed provisions that misinterpreted the legislative intent of mandatory seat belt requirements
Federated Hermes Moves to Open Hong Kong Office to Strengthen Asia-Pacific Presence
Investment manager expands its regional footprint to deepen client relationships and capture rapid wealth market growth
Chinese Chipmakers Montage and Axera File for Major Hong Kong IPOs as AI Demand Surges
Montage Technology and Axera Semiconductor target a combined near $1.3 billion fundraising in Hong Kong to fuel expansion and chip research
Panama Court Voids Hong Kong Firm’s Control of Canal Ports
Supreme Court ruling declares long-standing port concession unconstitutional, triggering a shift in management at a strategic global trade hub
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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
Kazakhstan’s AI Security Innovations Highlighted at Hong Kong Cybersecurity Forum
Cybercrime, Inc.: When Crime Becomes an Economy. How the World Accidentally Built a Twenty-Trillion-Dollar Criminal Economy
The Return of the Hands: Why the AI Age Is Rewriting the Meaning of “Real Work”
Hong Kong Court Nears Sentencing of Jimmy Lai After Mitigation Hearings Conclude
Beijing Sees Trump’s Nvidia H200 Export Approval as a Strategic Trojan Horse in Tech Rivalry
Baidu Weighs Elevating Hong Kong Listing as Strategic Response to U.S.–China Market Tensions
Jimmy Lai’s Daughter Urges International Action to Secure Release of Hong Kong Activist
Hong Kong High Court Concludes Mitigation Hearings in Jimmy Lai National Security Trial
SOM Wins Competition to Design Gateway Innovation Campus for Shenzhen-Hong Kong Zone
There is no sovereign immunity for poisoning millions with drugs.
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