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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...
Private Equity Investor Tian Tu Capital Eyes New Frontiers As China's Consumer Sector Stalls
Benzinga
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The private equity investor appears to be setting its sights on high-tech companies as it prepares to raise funds by issuing bonds Key Takeaways: Tain Tu Capital is looking to raise up to 300 million yuan by issuing bonds that it's calling...
Esgold's (ESAU) (ESAUF) Gold-Silver Project - Risk-Off In A Risky Industry
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) Vancouver, Kelowna, and Delta, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 16, 2025) - Investorideas , a global investor news source covering mining and metals stocks issues a snapshot of fully permitted, pre-production gold...
Trump trade policies driving Hong Kong industry’s ‘China plus N’ shift: study
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...
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...
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...
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...
HK Film Director Taylor Wong Passed Away After Succumbing To Throat Cancer
Hype Malaysia
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July 16, 2025
The Hong Kong film industry mourns the passing of a renowned and talented director. Taylor Wong Tai-Loi (黄泰来), who is known for his works with the Shaw Brothers Studio, has passed away after succumbing to throat cancer. He was 75. Actor and...
Australian mining giant backs hometown hero for top job
Brisbane Times
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July 16, 2025
Rio Tinto, which is headquartered in London, reported strong quarterly results from its global assets on Wednesday, and maintained its current guidance. Copper production rose 13 per cent year-on-year and shipments from its huge Pilbara iron ore...
Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for July 17, 2025
The Rio Times
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July 17, 2025
Brazil’s financial markets are set for a pivotal session today, driven by a robust global economic calendar and ongoing trade tensions. The U.S.’s 50% tariffs on Brazilian imports, effective August 1, 2025, continue to weigh on export-driven...
Trump’s plan to cut off Russian oil funds could raise prices for everyone
CNN
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July 17, 2025
Hong Kong CNN — US President Donald Trump is trying again to end the war in Ukraine – not by targeting Russia, but by hitting the countries that buy Russia’s oil. Top of that list? China and India, two of the world’s most important economies. The...
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...
China puts new restrictions on EV battery technology in latest move to consolidate dominance
KIFI Local News 8 - Idaho
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July 17, 2025
By John Liu, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China has put export restrictions on technologies critical for producing electric vehicle batteries, in a move to consolidate its dominance in the sector that has contributed to the country’s lead in the global...