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Hong Kong – Third Asia+ Festival convenes stellar line-up of artists showcasing artistic gems around world (with photos)
Web NewsWire
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July 15, 2025
Third Asia+ Festival convenes stellar line-up of artists showcasing artistic gems around world (with photos) ****************************************************************************************** The Asia+ Festival, presented by the Culture,...
Hong Kong student AI porn case sparks law review pledge as HKU vows action
South China Morning Post
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July 14, 2025
Hong Kong authorities have said that existing laws will be reviewed if necessary after a student at the city’s oldest university used AI to generate pornographic images of classmates and other women and received only a warning from the...
Hong Kong’s first fully licensed fleet of premium taxis hits the streets
South China Morning Post
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July 14, 2025
Hong Kong launched its much-awaited premium taxi service on Monday, as the first operator to receive a full licence hit the streets with its 160 cabs after completing a trial run. SynCab showcased its vehicles during a launch ceremony attended by...
Hong Kong to regulate ride-hailing firms as early as first half of 2026, eyes levy
South China Morning Post
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July 15, 2025
Hong Kong is set to legalise ride-hailing services as early as the first half of next year, paving the way for online platform operators to compete head-on with taxis after having existed in a grey space in the city for a decade. But authorities...
Record Export Figures Powerful Testament To Resilience Of Indian Exporters: Industry
Ommcom News
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July 15, 2025
New Delhi” The Indian exports (merchandise and services) reached a record level of $210.31 billion in April-June period – up from $198 billion in the same quarter last year – which is a powerful testament to the resilience and agility of Indian...
Hong Kong Disneyland's 20th Anniversary Hits The Ground Running As Celebration Theme Extends Into 10K Weekend Later This Year
Laughing Place
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July 14, 2025
Hong Kong Disneyland is celebrating their 20th anniversary with the Most Magical Party of All, and that theme carries over to their Hong Kong Disneyland 10K weekend taking place later this year. What’s Happening: This November 1st and 2nd at Hong...
Trump’s trade policies drive Hong Kong industry’s ‘China plus N’ shift
South China Morning Post
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July 15, 2025
Hong Kong’s industrial sector is increasingly adopting a “China plus N” strategy as a primary defence against unpredictable United States trade policies, with about 70 per cent of its members already operating in, or moving to, Southeast Asia,...
Will raising fees solve Hong Kong’s metered car parking crunch?
South China Morning Post
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July 15, 2025
Industry experts have urged Hong Kong transport authorities to look beyond raising fees to free up metered parking spaces, with the government planning to double the charges from HK$2 (25 US cents) per 15 minutes to HK$4. Authorities could...
Hong Kong stocks rise as China trade data offsets Trump tariff threats
South China Morning Post
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July 14, 2025
Hong Kong stocks rose in the afternoon after trading sideways earlier, as investors digested China’s better-than-expected trade data and renewed US tariff threats. The Hang Seng Index closed 0.3 per cent higher at 24,203.32, after dropping as much...
Hong Kong stocks surge 1.6% after China’s GDP growth exceeds expectations
South China Morning Post
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July 15, 2025
Hong Kong stocks rose on Tuesday after China’s second-quarter economic growth came in above expectations. The Hang Seng Index closed 1.6 per cent higher at 24,590.12, adding to the 0.3 per cent increase on Monday. The Hang Seng Tech Index rose 2.8...
Hong Kong proposes regulations for Uber, other ride-hailing services
Korea JoungAng Daily
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July 15, 2025
Published: 15 Jul. 2025, 21:10 Impounded vehicles meant for Uber service, center, are parked behind a police cordon at a police station in Hong Kong on May 23, 2017. [AP/YONHAP] The Hong Kong government on Tuesday unveiled proposals to regulate...
Hong Kong man, 80, talked into 5½-year phone plan costing 6 times usual bill
South China Morning Post
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July 15, 2025
An 80-year-old man was locked into a 67-month mobile phone plan costing six times his usual bill for unneeded services, according to Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog, as it warned that elderly residents were among the vulnerable targets of those...
Go with the flow: Hong Kong consumer watchdog posts portable fan performance gaps
South China Morning Post
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July 15, 2025
The airflow rate among rechargeable portable fans can vary by more than 1.5 times, a study by Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog has found. The Consumer Council, which tested 16 handheld and two neck-mounted products, found that among the lighter...
4 children’s raincoats fail Hong Kong watchdog’s physical, chemical safety tests
South China Morning Post
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July 15, 2025
Four out of 14 children’s reusable raincoats tested by Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog have failed physical and chemical safety tests due to having excessively long cords and drawstrings or posing a high risk of exposure to harmful substances. The...
Diana Glenn to Star in New Canvas, Jacaranda Productions’ Hong Kong-Set VR Noir Thriller ‘Coltrane’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety
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July 15, 2025
Award-winning XR studio New Canvas has partnered with Australian production house Jacaranda Productions on “Coltrane,” a five-part VR noir thriller that blurs the line between viewer and protagonist. The immersive series, helmed by Jacaranda...
Cathay United Bank Hong Kong Branch Wins Two Major Accolades
Antara
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July 15, 2025
Taipei (ANTARA/PRNewswire)- Cathay United Bank Hong Kong Branch (CUBHK) received two significant accolades at the Triple A Sustainable Infrastructure Awards 2025 held by The Asset in Singapore on July 2. Leveraging its extensive experience in...
BlueFocus Eyes Hong Kong IPO Amid Dual Listings Boom
Benzinga
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China's leading provider of marketing services is joining a growing tide of Shanghai- and Shenzhen-traded companies making second listings in Hong Kong Key Takeaways: BlueFocus has filed for a Hong Kong IPO, boasting its status as China's largest...
HMG Partners with MediConCen to spearhead Medical Claims Digitalization in Hong Kong
The Slovenia Times
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July 14, 2025
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 14 July 2025 - HealthMutual Group (HMG), a pioneer in medical concierge and insurance management, and MediConCen Limited, an InsurTech innovator, today announced a strategic partnership to develop an...
Hosepipe ban is the latest drip of shame on water industry
The Northern Echo
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The dusty brown countryside bears witness to what the statistics tell us: Yorkshire had its driest spring in 132 years and so a water shortage is inevitable. Perhaps, in another era, there would have been some sympathy with those who are at the...
What to watch in North American e-commerce logistics
STAT Trade Times
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July 13, 2025
North American e-commerce logistics is evolving rapidly, driven by tech innovation, shifting consumer demands, and trade tensions, reshaping how goods move from warehouses to front doors. The North American e-commerce logistics landscape is...