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Panama comptroller files lawsuit to nullify Hutchison port contract
Panama's comptroller general, Anel Flores announced he had filed suit to the Supreme Court against the contract of Panama Ports Company-Balboa and Cristobal - that are administrated by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison. The Panamanian Attorney...

Turkish Airlines Bans Non-Removable Battery Smart Luggage Following Safety Concerns
Turkish Airlines has officially banned smart luggage with non-removable lithium batteries from both checked baggage and carry-on items, citing safety concerns and regulatory compliance. In a statement issued this week, the airline clarified that...

Puma Taps Adidas Veteran Andreas Hubert as New COO
Puma is looking to its eternal rival, Germany’s Adidas, to recruit its new COO. He is Andreas Hubert, who will take up the position as of September 1st this year and will become the fifth member of the sports equipment company’s board of...

ITE Hong Kong’s next run slated for June 2026
Organisers have announced that the next run of ITE Hong Kong will be held from 11th to 14th June 2026 at Hall 1 of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event will also include the 40th ITE Leisure, as well as the 21st ITE MICE,...

IPO Applicant Lemo Faces Cash Squeeze And Credibility Questions
The operator of massage chairs in public spaces is making a renewed pitch to investors amid a lingering controversy about its business data Key Takeaways: The firm deploys massage chairs in malls and transport hubs but more than 80% of its...

What lessons can be learned from the Berlin-Brandenburg Airport project?
With over 35 years in management, science, and consulting, Dr. Klaus Radermacher KRBE GmbH brings a wealth of experience in analyzing and assessing transportation systems. His innovative approach integrates infrastructure and movement processes...

A Bold New Chapter Begins At CEO SUITE
(MENAFN- ACN NewsWire) A Bold New Chapter Begins at CEO SUITE - Paul MacAndrew Appointed as Chief Executive Officer of CEO SUITE HONG KONG, Aug 1, 2025 - (ACN Newswire) - CEO SUITE, Asia's leading premium workspace provider, is pleased to announce...

Strong passenger growth fuels surge in Hong Kong Airport’s retail and advertising revenues
HONG KONG, CHINA. Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has reported a +18.7% year-on-year increase in retail and advertising revenues, reaching HK$4,674 million (US$595.4 million) for the financial year ended 31 March, underpinned by strong growth...

Alchemy Pay Invests In A Company In Hong Kong That Holds SFC Type 1/4/9 Licenses And Will Apply For The Upgrade Of The SFC Type 1 License
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) HONG KONG, July 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Alchemy Pay, the world-leading fiat-crypto payment solution provider, has made a strategic investment in Hong Kong-based HTF Securities Limited (Central No.: BNO909), through one of...

Sensex tanks 586 points on global sell-off
Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined sharply for the second straight session on Friday, tracking deep losses in metal, IT and telecom stocks amid trade-related concerns and widespread selling pressure in global markets. Photograph:...

Thai Fruits Eye Premium Status in Hong Kong Market
In May 2025, Hong Kong emerged as Thailand's fastest-growing fruit export market, signalling the potential for Thai fruits to ascend to premium market status in the future. Hong Kong remains a crucial export market for Thai fruits. Despite facing...
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Stock markets fall for second day, Sensex crashes 721 points amid broad sell-off in IT, finance and energy stocks
Friday saw stock markets fall for the second consecutive day, with the Sensex plunging 721 points as a result of strong selling in IT, financial, and oil and gas stocks amid ongoing outflows of foreign funds. The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 721.08...

China Market Update: Hong Kong Higher, Regulators Comment On Instant Commerce, Week In Review
CLNKraneShares Week in Review Asian equities were mostly higher for the week as Thailand, Indonesia, and the Hang Seng Tech index outperformed, while the Philippines, India, and Malaysia ended the week lower. China released better-than-expected...

Nvidia AI chips repair industry booms in China following US export ban
China’s underground tech industry is witnessing a surge in Nvidia AI chips repair shops as smuggled H100 and A100 GPUs, banned under US export rules, flood the market. The underground market for advanced Nvidia AI chips has rapidly expanded in...

Disney sues Hong Kong-based jewellery company over Mickey Mouse trademark
18th July 2025 By Ruth Faulkner The Walt Disney Company has filed a lawsuit against Hong Kong-based jewellery company, Red Earth Group for trademark infringement This area is reserved. Please register for guest access, or subscribe for full access...

China's weak job market stirs boom-era nostalgia on social media
By Marius Zaharia and Claire Fu HONG KONG/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Dwindling job and income prospects in China are fuelling intense social media chatter about the fashion and culture of the country's high-growth period 20 years ago, in what analysts...
Bahrain, Hong Kong Forge Links
TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain and Hong Kong are setting the stage for a new phase of cross-regional cooperation, as the Bahrain Chamber welcomed a high-level trade delegation from the East Asian powerhouse. The meeting...

First Thing Today | Grains mixed overnight as bulls remain on their heels
Good morning! Grain markets narrowly mixed overnight… As of 6:00 a.m. CDT, December corn futures were up 3/4 cent, November soybeans down a penny and winter wheat futures were around 3 cents lower. The grain market bulls are still on their heels...

Business : Mongolian Mining Corp Posts Lower Q2 Coal Output, Eyes Q3Â Gold Launch
KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- Mongolian Mining Corporation (MMC), the largest internationally listed private mining company operating in Mongolia, reported a 28 per cent year-on-year (YoY) drop in coal output for the second quarter (Q2) ended...

Delta to resume non-stop service between LAX and Hong Kong in 2026
Delta is bringing back nonstop LAX–Hong Kong flights in 2026, re-entering a highly competitive trans-Pacific route After an eight-year hiatus, Delta Air Lines is gearing up to resume non-stop flights to Hong Kong, marking a major expansion of its...