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Trump will be furious as China gatecrashes $35 billion party
WAtoday
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July 29, 2025
On Monday, after the period of exclusive negotiations for the consortium ended, Hutchison announced it remained in discussions with the consortium “with a view to inviting (a) major strategic investor from the PRC to join as a significant member...
Manuel Ugarte excited for new season after tough start to Manchester United career
The National News
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Manchester United’s Uruguayan midfielder Manuel Ugarte had a chastening first term in the Premier League after his £42 million move from Paris Saint-Germain just after the 2024-25 season had started. He was hit and miss for a team which was more...
Will CK Hutchison’s plan to tap mainland Chinese firm for ports deal pay off?
South China Morning Post
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July 28, 2025
Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison Holdings may win Beijing’s support through its plan to bring in a mainland Chinese company as a strategic investor in the controversial sale of its global port stakes, but the change in tack has also fuelled uncertainty,...
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...
Intertextile Shanghai 2025 to spotlight innovation & sustainability
Fibre 2 Fashion
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Following China's textile industry demonstrating strong resilience and growth, the global textile community will gather at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition from 2 – 4 September 2025. Recent official data highlights this...
CMS, SGX partner to explore new paradigms for industrial globalization and pharmaceutical expansion across emerging markets
Biospectrum Asia
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July 20, 2025
CMS, SGX partner to explore new paradigms for industrial globalization and pharmaceutical expansion across emerging markets July 21, 2025 | Monday | Analysis With CMS seeking to expand its business in Southeast Asia, its listing on SGX will serve...
Optocore adds RAC as distributor for China, Hong Kong and Macau
Installation
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July 15, 2025
A longstanding partner, Hong Kong-based Rightway Audio Consultants (RAC) has begun delivering demonstrations of Optocore's fibre network technologies Optocore, a German developer of fibre optical audio networks, has appointed Rightway Audio...
HK company offers stake in port terminals sale to Chinese company
FreightWaves
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July 28, 2025
One of the largest operators of global port terminals said it has offered a stake in its pending sale to a Chinese investor. In a filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, CK Hutchison said its planned sale of dozens of port facilities would...
Hong Kong’s famous dim sum Metropol Restaurant to close in September as HKUST buys the space
The Malaysian Star
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July 12, 2025
A restaurant known for serving dim sum from traditional trolleys will close at the end of September after the venue was acquired by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) for HK$354.4 million (US$45 million). In a reply to the...
Lawmakers warn SIM card limits won’t stem tide of phone scams in Hong Kong
South China Morning Post
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July 14, 2025
A law amendment proposal to reduce the number of prepaid SIM cards per user from 10 to three does not go far enough to deter rampant phone scams, according to Hong Kong lawmakers, who called for a tougher approach to handling the issue. Hong Kong...
Top 10 at 11: ASX falls as tariffs bring headwinds
Stockhead
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July 29, 2025
While we may have avoided worse outcomes, a 15pc tariff on EU goods is still a huge increase in trade taxes. Pic: Getty Images Morning, and welcome to Stockhead’s Top 10 (at 11… ish), highlighting the movers and shakers on the ASX in early-doors...
Thales launches Approach Spacing Tool in Hong Kong
Aerospace Technology - New York
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July 15, 2025
Thales has announced the successful deployment of its innovative Approach Spacing Tool (AST) at Hong Kong International Airport. This technology is designed to optimise aircraft arrival spacing, promoting more efficient and sustainable air travel....
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Singapore, London costliest for luxury spending; education, flight costs push UK capital past Hong Kong
Firstpost
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July 14, 2025
Singapore remains the world’s most expensive city for luxury spending for the third year in a row, while London has overtaken Hong Kong to claim second place, according to a Bloomberg report, citing Julius Baer’s latest annual report. Monaco and...
The Insider's Guide to Hong Kong
W Magazine
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July 14, 2025
Who Even if you’ve never set foot in Hong Kong, you might feel like you know it through Wong Kar Wai’s romantic vignettes or John Woo’s punchy gangster classics. But nothing—not even a full movie marathon—compares to seeing the city for yourself....
Vietnam’s Strategic Approach to US Tariffs: Supporting Industries in Focus
Vietnam Briefing
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July 22, 2025
Amid rising US tariffs on key trading partners, Vietnam’s supporting industries are emerging as a strategic alternative for global manufacturers. This article examines how Vietnam’s supporting industries are poised to capitalize on global shifts,...
Hongkong Post’s online shipping portal hacked, potentially exposing users’ personal data
Hong Kong Free Press
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July 22, 2025
Hongkong Post has said that a cyberattack on its online shipping portal may have exposed the personal data of senders and recipients. The Hongkong Post. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. In a statement issued late on Monday evening, the city’s postal service...
Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025: Hong Kong’s Bar Leone named Best Bar in Asia for second year in a row
Time Out
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Asia’s 50 Best Bars has just wrapped up its 10th annual award ceremony, and this year, the prestigious event took place for the first time ever in Macau and was held at Wynn Place on July 15. 2025’s list comprises bars from 23 different Asian...
Shifting narratives: How China’s AI surge is redefining investor focus
FinanceAsia
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July 28, 2025
Hong Kong-listed Chinese tech stocks have outperformed the market this year, buoyed by attractive valuations and renewed interest following the late-January debut of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek. The launch of the Chinese large language model (LLM)...
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...
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...