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Special Report – Near-zero emissions without renewable energy?
Macau Business
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July 18, 2025
Ensuring that Zhuhai’s electricity supply comes from renewable sources is set to become an increasing priority, especially in light of the city’s lack of local energy production Macau Business | July 2025 | Special Report | Green energy gaps The...
Hong Kong's Henderson Land to raise $1 billion through convertible bonds
ETRealty.com
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July 9, 2025
BENGALURU | HONG KONG: Henderson Land Development is raising HK$8 billion ($1.02 billion) through convertible bonds for general corporate purposes and refinancing, the Hong Kong property developer said. The convertible bond issue was announced on...
The League of Social Democrats: A brief history of Hong Kong’s now-disbanded left-wing party
Hong Kong Free Press
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July 13, 2025
On one sunny Sunday, the second-to-last day of June, seven members of the League of Social Democrats (LSD) held a press conference. Around 70 reporters and photographers had to squeeze into the small venue, which measured only 400 square feet, to...
Hong Kong: PolyU, PUMCH Launch AI Medical Partnership
OpenGov Asia
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July 9, 2025
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH) have signed a memorandum of understanding to integrate cutting-edge technologies, such as artificial intelligence and biomedicine, into clinical...
Bursa Stages Rebound To Close At Intra-Day High On Late Bargain Hunting
Bernama
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July 23, 2025
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Late bargain hunting of consumer-related stocks pushed Bursa Malaysia to close at its intraday high on Wednesday, allowing the market to recover losses in the previous two sessions. At 5...
Riga Contemporary Charts a New Course for the Baltic Art Scene
The New York Observer
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July 23, 2025
Dealer Jeffrey Rosen (l.) served as consultant and advisor as founder Zane Čulkstēna mapped out what Riga Contemporary could be. Photo: Ģirts Raģelis Earlier this month, international art fair circuit newcomer Riga Contemporary opened in a sleekly...
Hong Kong Insurance Market Aims for 55% Growth by 2032, Driven by Aging Greater Bay
The Global Economics
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July 9, 2025
Hong Kong insurers are reporting strong sales, with new life insurance policies reaching a record of HK$219.8 billion (US$28.34 billion). Hong Kong’s insurance company may rise by a compound annual growth rate of 55% over the next eight years,...
China threatens to block Panama ports deal unless its shipping giant gets stake: report
The Business Times Singapore
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July 18, 2025
[BENGALURU] China is threatening to block the sale of more than 40 ports, owned by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison, to BlackRock and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) if the Chinese shipping company Cosco does not get a stake, The Wall Street...
CreditSights and the Power of Independent Credit Intelligence in Asian Wealth Management
Hubbis
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In today’s evolving private wealth landscape, delivering intelligent, high-conviction fixed income advice is becoming a key differentiator for Asia’s private banks and wealth managers. CreditSights, a Fitch Solutions company and part of Fitch...
A Tax on Fashion: Can Tariffs Slow Down the Fast Fashion Industry?
National Law Review
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July 17, 2025
In the age of the "I want it cheap, and I want it now" consumer mentality, fast fashion brands primarily based in China have established and maintained dominance in the retail market. According to US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the United...
Chetwood Bank Appoints Rob Pomphrett as Non-Executive Director
Financial IT
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Chetwood Bank has announced the appointment of Rob Pomphrett as the latest non-executive director (NED) to join its Board. Rob brings over 30 years of extensive experience in the banking and financial markets sector, where he specialised in...
China threatens to squash Panama ports deal unless its shipping giant gets an equal stake: report
New York Post
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July 17, 2025
China has threatened to block a deal for dozens of global ports – including two near the Panama canal – if its own shipping giant doesn’t get a sizable stake, according to a report Thursday. The deal, valued at around $20 billion, hands over more...
Nitikan Ramanat on Thai Tax Reform, Offshore Structures, and Succession Strategies
Hubbis
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Thailand’s evolving tax regime and the rise of intergenerational wealth planning are reshaping how high-net-worth (HNW) families and their advisers approach cross-border structuring and succession. Speaking at the Hubbis Thailand Wealth Management...
New survey reveals consumers may not know about dangerous substance lurking in common drinks — here's what you need to know
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 17, 2025
Just because we can't see them doesn't mean they aren't there. by Tina DeinesJuly 17, 2025 Microplastics are lurking in warm drinks such as tea and coffee, invisible to the naked eye. But a new survey shows that most people in Hong Kong are...
French Think Air Conditioning Will Zap Them Dead with 'Thermal Shock'—Cue Global Snickering
Twitchy
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July 23, 2025
The French always were a frail bunch. LOL the French claim air conditioning results in "thermal shock" pic.twitter.com/LPh1GYOIIy— Kyle Smith (@rkylesmith) July 23, 2025 Massive eye roll! read all about it here: https://t.co/1wL6pv17Xx— Kyle Smith...
Cyberport“AI X Data Forum” Concludes Successfully Joining Hands With Industry To Drive AI And Data Innovation And Unlock New Value For Enterprises
MENAFN
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 July 2025 – Cyberport successfully hosted the“AI x Data Forum” today. Centered on the theme“AI in Action, Data at the Core: Unlocking Infinite Potential”, the forum brought...
Hong Kong tech and telecoms giants unite to combat online fraud
South China Morning Post
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July 9, 2025
Hong Kong’s major social media, messaging platform providers and telecoms firms have pledged to strengthen checks on advertisers’ identities and remove fraudulent advertisements embedded with phishing links. Seven social media or messaging...
Sale Price of Wu-Tang Clan's 'Once Upon a Time in Shaolin' Revealed
Hypebeast
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July 23, 2025
Summary Wu-Tang Clan‘s Once Upon a Time in Shaolin was sold for $2,238,482.30 USD, revealed by FOIA request The album, previously owned by Martin Shkreli, was acquired by Hong Kong-incorporated WTC Endeavors in 2021 PleasrDAO, which later claimed...
Cyberport "AI x Data Forum" Concludes Successfully Joining Hands with Industry to Drive AI and Data Innovation and Unlock New Value for Enterprises
The Slovenia Times
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July 17, 2025
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 17 July 2025 - Cyberport successfully hosted the "AI x Data Forum" today. Centered on the theme "AI in Action, Data at the Core: Unlocking Infinite Potential", the forum brought together over 450...
Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards and Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards 2025 China Chapter Celebrates Exemplary Business Excellence and Responsible Leadership
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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SHANGHAI, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 23 July 2025 - The Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) and Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) China Chapter successfully concluded its latest edition, honoring the nation’s most exceptional...