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China’s search for an answer to ChatGPT is just beginning: At depressed valuations, SenseTime offers a low-risk bet on a potential winner
ft.com/content/16bf83d1-0c51-456f-b283-8c7fe085ec68
Quick Glance: SenseTime Stock Surges 36% Post Latest AI Model Launch
- SenseTime's stock surged 36% after unveiling the latest SenseNova generative AI model.
- The company introduced SenseNova 5.0 at a Tech Day event in Shanghai, showcasing significant enhancements in linguistic and creative capabilities.
- SenseTime is part of the Chinese companies developing alternative AI platforms to compete with US counterparts.
- The launch of SenseNova 5.0 and SenseTime's efforts to boost growth amid intense competition and geopolitical tensions were emphasized.
HSBC’s Private Bank Shuts IAM Business in HK, Singapore: HSBC Holdings Plc’s private bank has discontinued its independent asset management business in Hong Kong ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/hsbc-s-private-bank-shuts-iam-business-in-hk-singapore
HSBC says growing Chinese wealth fuels client investments in US: HSBC's wealthy clients in China and Hong Kong are still eager to invest in the U.S. ...
reuters.com/business/finance/hsbc-says-growing-chinese-wealth-fuels-client-investments-us-2024-04-24/
Ray Chan sadly passed away earlier this week.
He served as supervising art director on many MCU films & as production designer on ‘Deadpool & ... Show more
Brokerage Haitong removes long-term Hong Kong unit chief Lin, appoints new head: Chinese brokerage Haitong Securities removed Lin Yong from chief executive of ...
reuters.com/business/finance/brokerage-haitong-removes-long-term-hong-kong-unit-chief-lin-appoints-new-head-2024-04-24/
Israel hit Iran with a half-ton 'Rampage' supersonic missile: report : Israeli media reported that Israel used a "Rampage" air-to-surface missile.
businessinsider.com/israel-hit-iran-with-half-ton-rampage-supersonic-missile-report-2024-4
Iron Dome, David’s Sling, Arrow: Israel’s air defense against Iran, explained: Israel’s air defense systems and a U.S.-led coalition intercepted 99 percent of ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/15/israel-air-defense-iron-dome-iran/
93 arrested on USC campus; students detained at University of Texas in latest clash between cops, anti-Israel protesters
nypost.com/2024/04/25/us-news/dozens-arrested-on-california-campus-after-students-in-texas-detained-as-gaza-war-protests-persist/
Quick Glance: USC Main Commencement Canceled Amid Gaza War Protests
- Protests against the Israel-Hamas war prompt the cancellation of USC's main graduation ceremony and numerous arrests at campuses nationwide.
- Universities are grappling with protests that could disrupt upcoming commencement ceremonies and are considering changes to regulations regarding encampments and exams.
- Some students demand schools sever ties with Israel, leading to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about safety on campus.
- The wave of protests, inspired by events at Columbia University, has led to civil rights investigations into universities facing protests and complaints of discrimination amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Dikoloti Won’t Withdraw From BDP Primaries : Refuses to give Serame a free pass Masisi compelled to choose between him and Serame Sources believe he is stronger ...
thegazette.news/news/dikoloti-wont-withdraw-from-bdp-primaries/
Vietnam continues support for bank engulfed in massive fraud, central bank says: Vietnam's central bank said on Friday it had continued providing support to ...
reuters.com/business/finance/vietnam-continues-support-bank-engulfed-massive-fraud-central-bank-says-2024-04-19/
Hebrew U prof. arrested after doubting Hamas rapes, saying Israelis ‘should be afraid’
timesofisrael.com/hebrew-u-prof-arrested-after-doubting-hamas-rapes-saying-israelis-should-be-afraid/
Exclusive: China's Sinopec charts global expansion with refinery in rival India's backyard
reuters.com/markets/commodities/chinas-sinopec-charts-global-expansion-with-refinery-rival-indias-backyard-2024-04-25/
Iran attacks Israel: Unprecedented assault threatens regional escalation: The Iranian attack threatened to escalate into a regional war between the two arch-foes ...
jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/iran-attacks-israel-unprecedented-assault-threatens-regional-escalation-798113
Iran mounted an immense aerial attack on Israel on Saturday, launching more than 300 drones and missiles in retaliation for a deadly airstrike in Syria two ... Show more
Israel’s War Cabinet Is Set to Meet After Attack by Iran: Live Updates - The New York Times
Israel’s War Cabinet Is Set to Meet After Attack by Iran: Live Updates - The New York Times
Between the US and a hard place, Germany's Scholz reheats China ties: Last year Germany launched a strategy to "de-risk" from China, but on Saturday Chancellor ...
reuters.com/world/between-us-hard-place-germanys-scholz-reheats-china-ties-2024-04-12/
Israel Aerospace Industries commends IDF for successful interception of threats from Iran
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-796946
Israelis struggle to celebrate Passover, a holiday about freedom, while many remain captive in Gaza
pbs.org/newshour/world/israelis-struggle-to-celebrate-passover-a-holiday-about-freedom-while-many-remain-captive-in-gaza
Biden says US commitment to Israel ‘ironclad,’ is waiting for PM to honor aid pledges
timesofisrael.com/biden-says-us-commitment-to-israel-ironclad-is-waiting-for-pm-to-honor-aid-pledges/
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Netanyahu's Gaza war approach
- President Joe Biden criticizes Netanyahu for inadequate humanitarian aid in Gaza.
- The U.S. increases pressure on Israel to achieve a ceasefire, straining the long-standing alliance.
- Disagreements over humanitarian aid and offensive plans in Rafah deepen the divide between the two countries.
- Israel slowly ramps up aid, but logistical issues and security concerns complicate deliveries.
Former China Everbright Group chairman charged with taking bribes, state media reports
reuters.com/world/china/former-china-everbright-group-chairman-charged-with-taking-bribes-state-media-2024-04-12/
Hong Kong bankers face more job cuts on China slowdown, high pay: Hong Kong investment bankers could face more job cuts as the slowdown in China deals persists ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-22-hong-kong-bankers-face-more-job-cuts-on-china-slowdown-high-pay/
'Not happy, don't come to work': Boss in China gives staff 10 extra days of leave
asiaone.com/china/not-happy-dont-come-work-boss-china-gives-staff-10-extra-days-leave
At least five people have died and over 30 have been injured after a fire broke out in a building in Jordan on Wednesday morning ... Show more
At least 5 dead, 27 injured after fire in Hong Kong building
At least 5 dead, 27 injured after fire in Hong Kong building
CNA Explains: Are China's EVs here to stay despite slow start to 2024?: CNA looks at the story behind Beijing's EV boom, the hurdles ahead and what it ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/china-evs-electric-vehicles-cna-explains-byd-xpeng-nio-catl-tesla-4252576
This Box Office Bomb Is The Top Movie On Netflix Right Now: A new documentary and a supernatural horror film are also trending on streaming services including ...
huffpost.com/entry/the-little-things-popular-netflix-movies_n_6616a5c4e4b02edf2008d703
This Box Office Bomb Is The Top Movie On Netflix Right Now: A new documentary and a supernatural horror film are also trending on streaming services including ...
huffpost.com/entry/the-little-things-popular-netflix-movies_n_6616a5c4e4b02edf2008d703
India's Vedanta surges to near two-year high on CLSA upgrade: Indian miner Vedanta's shares rose 6.7% to their highest in nearly two years after CLSA upgraded ...
reuters.com/world/india/indias-vedanta-surges-near-two-year-high-clsa-upgrade-2024-04-10/
A Hong Kong teacher who lost her job at a government school over online comments about police during the 2019 protests has challenged the firing in court ... Show more
Hong Kong teacher challenges dismissal over 2019 posts about police
Hong Kong teacher challenges dismissal over 2019 posts about police
Meet the Robots Slicing Your Barbecue Ribs: The meatpacking industry is investing billions of dollars to automate notoriously difficult jobs.
on.wsj.com/3JdWo9y
China to Lift Australian Lobster Import Ban, Morning Post Says: China’s unofficial ban on imports of live Australian lobster will likely be lifted as relations ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-11/china-to-lift-australian-lobster-import-ban-morning-post-says
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Pop is awash with nepo babies – Lennon and McCartney are just the latest. But why aren’t they better at it?
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/20/pop-nepo-babies-lennon-mccartney
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Budget airline HK Express will soon be flying between Hong Kong and Clark International Airport. #ShareAsia Hello Hong Kong! HK Express to start Clark-Hong Kong route soon
🤖 Is this a human or a robot? A hotpot restaurant owner in Chongqing has gone viral for serving guests "mechanically" ... Show more
Is she for real? Eatery owner in China goes viral for her robotic movements | The Straits Times
Is she for real? Eatery owner in China goes viral for her robotic movements | The Straits Times
How Iranian drones went into action from Yemen to Ukraine to Israel: LONDON: In July 2018, a senior Iranian official made an announcement that raised eyebrows ...
arabnews.com/node/2493191/middle-east
Should You Pack Lunchables for Your Kid’s School Lunch?: Lunchables and similar meal kits are convenient, but are they a healthy choice?
consumerreports.org/health/lunch-and-snack-packs/should-you-pack-lunchables-for-your-kids-school-lunch-a1165583878/
A Songkran water fight took place at a Kowloon City basketball court on Saturday. The Thai water-splashing celebration was moved off the streets ... Show more
Songkran 2024: Hongkongers celebrate Thai festival - In Pictures
Songkran 2024: Hongkongers celebrate Thai festival - In Pictures
What are Israel’s air defences against Iran’s attack?: The drone and missile attack by Iran is the first major test for Israel's new air defence systems.
straitstimes.com/world/what-are-israel-s-air-defences-against-iran-s-attack
I visited the best first-class airport lounge, The Pier in Hong Kong: Located in Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific's The Pier is one of the best first-class airport ...
businessinsider.com/best-first-class-lounge-hong-kong-cathay-pacific-the-pier-2024
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The £16 hair gummies that make hair grow 'noticeably thick and long': Shoppers also say the chewable vitamins 'taste nice' (contains affiliate links)
mylondon.news/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/hair-burst-strengthening-vitamins-supplement-29057900
Biden nominee Miranda Holloway-Baggett could be Alabama’s first Black woman US Marshal
al.com/news/2024/04/biden-nominee-miranda-holloway-baggett-could-be-alabamas-first-black-woman-us-marshal.html
Ray Chan Dies: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Production Designer Was “Peerless,” Says Ryan Reynolds
deadline.com/2024/04/ray-chan-dead-deadpool-avengers-production-designer-1235896370/
Ray Chan, Marvel’s legendary production designer for Deadpool & Wolverine, and much more, has passed away
joblo.com/ray-chan-marvel-production-designer-dies/
[PLUS] Geforce RTX 4070 Ti Super: Five custom designs in the comparison test - MSI, Asus, Gigabyte, Zotac and Palit
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Paid articlePaid JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon Has a Tech Rival: Silicon Valley Bank: JPMorgan and HSBC are among banks trying to capture the startup market, but the California ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-24/jpmorgan-s-jamie-dimon-has-a-tech-rival-silicon-valley-bank
Hong Kong stock exchange fights to regain investors’ faith: New team faces steep challenge as high-profile listings sink
ft.com/content/c77a82a7-ee6d-4d6f-9bec-f410d6fffe38
Don't buy, can't leave: China tourists held captive in bedding shop after refusing to buy anything
asiaone.com/china/dont-buy-cant-leave-china-tourists-held-captive-bedding-shop-after-refusing-buy-anything
Turkey’s ‘Orthodox’ Pivot Makes Lira a Favorite for HSBC: Turkey’s return to a more conventional approach to monetary policy is boosting investor confidence ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/turkey-s-orthodox-pivot-makes-lira-a-favorite-for-hsbc
Paid articlePaid Once again our government appears lost as it contemplates how to manage Hong Kong’s growing mountain of garbage. The logic of the endlessly postponed solid ... Show more
It's time HK got serious about waste reduction
It's time HK got serious about waste reduction
I Pulled Hundreds of Espresso Shots to Find the 9 Best Espresso Machines for Every Budget
seriouseats.com/best-espresso-machines-5185482
Hong Kong exports rebound despite Sino-US trade war: Hong Kong’s exports and imports rebounded in the first quarter of this year after a significant year-on-year ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/hong-kong-exports-rebound-despite-sino-us-trade-war/
Airline asks passengers to BYO cutlery: One airline may enforce a strict BYOC policy: Bring your own cutlery.
news.com.au/travel/travel-advice/flights/airline-asks-passengers-to-byo-cutlery/news-story/740e5383699b4cd31c996e1e0d35f7e3
Warframe dev stream details next cinematic quest and brand new Prime: Warframe's unceasing content machine rolls on with Jade Shadows and a new Prime and fans ...
pcgamesn.com/warframe/jade-shadows-protea-prime
AIA ETF: Not The Best Product Around, But Offers Some Merit: iShares Asia 50 ETF's lack of exposure towards Indian equities could harm its prospects ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4686645-aia-etf-not-the-best-product-around-but-offers-some-merit
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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Production Designer and Longtime Marvel Art Director Ray Chan Dies
thewrap.com/deadpool-and-wolverine-production-designer-ray-chan-dies/
Thousands of Vietnamese lament life savings lost in nation’s largest financial scam
scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3260525/thousands-vietnamese-lament-life-savings-lost-nations-largest-financial-scam
Private Credit Is Disrupting Hong Kong Bankers’ Cozy Lives: Does the city really need 197,800 financiers when deep-pocketed private credit is marching in and ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-23/private-credit-is-disrupting-hong-kong-bankers-cozy-lives
The Hong Kong government will step up national security education through activities organised by disciplinary forces, schools and community groups ... Show more
HK must remain vigilant against 'soft resistance' - Eric Chan
HK must remain vigilant against 'soft resistance' - Eric Chan
Turkey’s ‘Orthodox’ Pivot Makes Lira a Favorite for HSBC: Turkey’s return to a more conventional approach to monetary policy is boosting investor confidence ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/turkey-s-orthodox-pivot-makes-lira-a-favorite-for-hsbc
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CX Daily: Geely Auto Comeback Gets Into Gear as EV Sales Soar - CX Daily: Geely Auto Comeback Gets Into Gear as EV Sales Soar
TCL’s entry-level Q6 QLED TV has fallen to a new low price for a limited time: TCL’s Q6 with Google TV is on sale for just $449.99 ($250 off) right now ...
theverge.com/2024/4/25/24139407/tcl-q6-qled-tv-anker-522-portable-power-station-deal-sale
Chinese Traders Snap Up SOE Stocks Offshore in Hot Dividend Play: Chinese investors, an increasingly influential force in Hong Kong’s stock market ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/chinese-traders-snap-up-soe-stocks-offshore-in-hot-dividend-play
Paid articlePaid Radical groups broke into two university laboratories to steal chemicals for a bomb plot to murder police officers during the 2019 protests and unrest ... Show more
2019 protests: Radicals stole chemicals for bomb plot, court hears
2019 protests: Radicals stole chemicals for bomb plot, court hears
Join us for some window seat views on a Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-1000 as we take off over the NYC skyline. You'll also get to meet Cathay's long-haul premium ... Show more
Hong Kong police arrest 35-year-old man suspected of raping woman, 19, at Causeway Bay hotel
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3260376/hong-kong-police-arrest-35-year-old-man-suspected-raping-woman-19-causeway-bay-hotel
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Warning over HSBC, NatWest, Lloyds Bank and Santander cash offers to switch bank accounts Warning that HSBC, NatWest, Lloyds Bank and Santander cash offers to switch bank accounts 'have vanished' - Wales Online
Souring China dreams force Western financial firms to cut costs: As doubts grow about China's economic recovery and its markets lag global peers ...
thedailystar.net/business/news/souring-china-dreams-force-western-financial-firms-cut-costs-3592781
Ray Chan, Marvel Studios Art Director and Deadpool & Wolverine Production Designer, Has Died
comicbook.com/movies/news/ray-chan-dies-marvel-studios-art-director-deadpool-wolverine-production-designer/
Quick Glance: Ray Chan, Marvel Studios Art Director and Deadpool & Wolverine Production Designer, Remembered
- Chan worked on films like Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man: Far From Home, and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
- He was a talented collaborator and respected production designer at Marvel Studios.
- Chan contributed to various Marvel films and was involved in other notable projects as well.
- His final work was as a production designer on Deadpool & Wolverine, releasing this July.
Jimmy Choo perfume that gets shoppers 'so many compliments' £26 off: Amazon shoppers can't stop raving about the quality and smell of the Jimmy Choo eau de ...
mylondon.news/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/jimmy-choo-perfume-amazon-sale-29052094
Cathay Pacific, the esteemed Hong Kong carrier and one of only ten airlines awarded five stars by Skytrax, is exploring some unconventional ideas for ... Show more
Japan’s decision to convert two warships into aircraft carriers instils fears in Beijing
wionews.com/world/japans-decision-to-convert-two-warships-into-aircraft-carriers-instils-fears-in-beijing-711244
Cathay General Bancorp: In Distress Until Rates Are Cut: Cathay General's huge exposure to CRE loans should be closely monitored. Click here to see why CATY ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4685608-cathay-general-bancorp-in-distress-until-rates-are-cut
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What’s the Difference Between a CPA and a Tax Planner?: CPAs do the important number crunching for tax preparation and filing, but tax planners look at the big ...
kiplinger.com/personal-finance/cpa-vs-tax-planner-whats-the-difference
Visa appoints Sabbir Ahmed as country manager for Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan: Visa has appointed Sabbir Ahmed as the country manager for Bangladesh ...
thedailystar.net/business/news/visa-appoints-sabbir-ahmed-country-manager-bangladesh-nepal-and-bhutan-3594321
Smithfield Owner WH Group’s Profits Boosted by Improved US Pork Business: WH Group Ltd. — the owner of US-based Smithfield Foods — saw profits rise in the first ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/smithfield-owner-s-profits-boosted-by-improved-us-pork-business
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Trading in China's SenseTime halted after shares pop 30% in Hong Kong: HONG KONG -- Trading in shares of SenseTime, the Chinese facial recognition giant ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Trading-in-China-s-SenseTime-halted-after-shares-pop-30-in-Hong-Kong
GM hopes new EVs like the $35K electric Chevy Equinox will help win back market share
electrek.co/2024/04/23/gm-hopes-35k-chevy-equinox-ev-win-back-market-share/
Hong Kong’s Sonia Cheng on mission to transform Chow Tai Fook jewellery chain, attract new customers
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3259801/hong-kongs-sonia-cheng-mission-transform-chow-tai-fook-jewellery-chain-attract-new-customers
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