China AI startup MiniMax raising over $250 mln from Tencent-backed entity, others - sources

scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/long-reads/article/3258746/hong-kong-martial-arts-film-icon-sammo-hung-his-career-stars-including-donnie-yen-bruce-lee-and

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Hong Kong martial arts film icon Sammo Hung on his career, stars including Donnie Yen, Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan – and eating

cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/2024-hong-kong-film-awards-tony-leung-best-actor-goldfinger-388476

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CNA Apr 15

Tony Leung wins Best Actor at the 2024 Hong Kong Film Awards for role in The Goldfinger

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Apr 15

China says Hong Kong must 'tightly hold' national security line to safeguard development

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Apr 15

HK actress Tavia Yeung fears her children might forget her if she works too hard: She is married to Him Law and has two small children.

thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/2024/04/15/hk-actress-tavia-yeung-fears-her-children-might-forget-her-if-she-works-too-hard

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Singer Richie Jen asks fans not to mention they have bumped into him in Singapore

thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/2024/04/16/singer-richie-jen-asks-fans-not-to-mention-they-have-bumped-into-him-in-singapore

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China’s economic growth hits 5.3% | Africanews: The government announced Tuesday that the world's second-largest economy grew at a rate of 5 ...

africanews.com/2024/04/16/chinas-economic-growth-hits-53/

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TSMC boosts Biden’s AI chip ambitions with US production deal: World’s biggest chipmaker will build cutting-edge facilities in Arizona in exchange for billions ...

ft.com/content/4798ab77-e063-4784-bdf3-19852b41fd1f

Quick Glance: Billion-Dollar Deal Strengthens US Semiconductor Production and National Security

The world's largest chipmaker is planning cutting-edge facilities in Arizona with substantial subsidies.

From 2028, TSMC will produce its most advanced products in Arizona to boost US semiconductor production.

The $65 billion investment in the US drives 2nm chip production and enhances national security.

This move supports the goal of relocating 20% of global advanced semiconductor manufacturing onshore by 2030.

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China says Hong Kong must 'tightly hold' national security line to safeguard development

reuters.com/world/china/china-says-hong-kong-must-tightly-hold-national-security-line-safeguard-2024-04-15/

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Microsoft’s G42 deal puts UAE in America’s AI tent: The United Arab Emirates likes to think of itself as a sort of Switzerland of the Gulf. Microsoft’s $1 ...

reuters.com/breakingviews/microsofts-g42-deal-puts-uae-americas-ai-tent-2024-04-16/

Quick Glance: Microsoft to Invest $1.5 Billion in Emirati AI Firm G42 for Minority Stake

Microsoft is investing $1.5 billion in the United Arab Emirates-based artificial intelligence firm G42 to acquire a minority stake and a board seat.

The partnership aims to deepen ties between the USA and the UAE amid the global battle for tech dominance.

The deal includes G42 using Microsoft cloud services to run its AI applications.

G42 and Microsoft plan to jointly bring advanced AI and digital infrastructure to countries in the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa.

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Apr 15

China IPOs slow as strict 'broker butcher' rules kick in: HONG KONG -- A slowdown in China's initial public offering market is expected to persist through ...

asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/IPO/China-IPOs-slow-as-strict-broker-butcher-rules-kick-in

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scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3259195/famed-hong-kong-sushi-chain-founder-ricky-cheng-has-died-age-57-friend-reveals

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Famed Hong Kong sushi chain founder Ricky Cheng has died at age 57, friend reveals

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Apr 14

Live news: The World Bank and IMF start spring meetings

ft.com/content/83dd865f-cd5d-48a2-b02f-451c956154b6

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Apr 15

Malaysian actor Jack Tan goes jogging with Chow Yun Fat in Hong Kong: Tan's encounter with Chow drew a chorus of envy from netizens, who jokingly asked him ...

thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/2024/04/15/malaysian-actor-jack-tan-goes-jogging-with-chow-yun-fat-in-hong-kong

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Apr 13

SWISS flights to skirt Iranian airspace: The airline has decided to temporarily avoid flying through Iranian airspace due to escalating tensions in the region.

swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/swiss-flights-to-skirt-iranian-airspace/75651070

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Apr 10

Hong Kong Taxes: City Considers Changing Rules to Lure Private Credit Business: Hong Kong’s government is considering new tax rules that would give more ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-10/hong-kong-taxes-city-considers-changing-rules-to-lure-private-credit-business

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Apr 11

China’s CGN New Energy’s Parent Said to Revive Take-Private Plan: CGN New Energy Holdings Co.’s parent is considering taking the Hong Kong-listed power producer ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-11/china-s-cgn-new-energy-s-parent-said-to-revive-take-private-plan

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scmp.com/sport/china/article/3259157/beijing-half-marathon-runner-insists-he-was-employed-pacer-winner-he-jie-agent-angrily-denies

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Beijing Half Marathon runner insists he was employed as ‘pacer’ for winner He Jie, as agent angrily denies involvement

Quick Glance: Beijing Half Marathon under Controversy Investigation

Organisers are probing the Beijing half marathon following claims that three African athletes purposefully slowed down to let China's He Jie cross the finish line first.

He completed the race in 1 hour, 3 minutes, and 44 seconds, surpassing Kenya's Robert Keter and Willy Mnangat, and Ethiopia's Dejene Hailu, who all tied for second, a second behind the leader.

While an investigation is ongoing, none of the involved runners have issued a statement regarding the incident, although users on the Chinese social media platform Weibo have discussed the race and criticized the conclusion.

The Beijing Sports Bureau, responsible for sports in the city, stated that an investigation is in progress and the results will be disclosed once available.

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Gigi's Taipei Arena debut - Focus Taiwan: Hong Kong singer Gigi Leung (梁詠琪, left) performs one of the 30 songs from the set list at a concert at Taipei Arena ...

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Apr 11

What overcapacity? China says its industries are simply more competitive: The last day of U.S. Secretary Janet Yellen's trip to China coincided with the ...

reuters.com/world/china/what-overcapacity-china-says-its-industries-are-simply-more-competitive-2024-04-10/

Quick Glance: Hong Kong Denies Entry to Press Freedom Advocate

Reporters Without Borders reported that a representative of the organization was deported from Hong Kong upon arrival on Wednesday.

Aleksandra Bielakowska, a representative of Reporters Without Borders based in Taiwan, was detained for six hours at Hong Kong International Airport and then deported without explanation.

Bielakowska traveled to Hong Kong to meet with journalists and monitor the trial of media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who faces possible life imprisonment for national security offenses.

Hong Kong has witnessed a significant decline in press freedom in recent years, ranking 140th out of 180 countries and territories in Reporters Without Borders' 2023 World Press Freedom Index.

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China’s bubble tea brands look to create a stir overseas: ChaPanda, Mixue and Guming eye stock market listings after pioneering mainland boom

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Apr 12

Hong Kong: European citizen jailed under National Security Law: The man was convicted of secession after he posted anti-China content on social media.

bbc.com/news/articles/cmj68rv1y4po

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AI is about to change video production forever: Adobe has announced new generative AI features for Premiere Pro that look game-changing.

digitaltrends.com/computing/adobe-premiere-pro-video-editing-gets-ai-boost/

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Apr 11

Hong Kong detains and deports press freedom group staffer from city: A representative for Reporters Without Borders (RSF) was detained and deported from Hong ...

reuters.com/world/china/hong-kong-detains-deports-press-freedom-group-staffer-city-2024-04-11/

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Apr 12

HK celeb Carol Cheng on why Chow Yun Fat used to keep a photo of them in his wallet

thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/2024/04/09/hk-celeb-carol-cheng-on-why-chow-yun-fat-used-to-keep-a-photo-of-them-in-his-wallet

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Investment scheme to become a permanent resident of Hong Kong is open now: Foreigners can now apply for the Hong Kong New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme to ...

financialexpress.com/business/investing-abroad-hong-kong-new-capital-investment-entrant-scheme-for-becoming-a-permanent-resident-is-now-open-to-foreigners-3457770/

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China's clampdown on data spreads to real-time stock information: HONG KONG -- Three major exchanges in China plan to stop disclosing real-time trading volume ...

asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/China-s-clampdown-on-data-spreads-to-real-time-stock-information

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scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3259222/halo-effect-hits-hong-kong-dazzling-public-natural-sun-phenomenon

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Halo effect hits Hong Kong, dazzling public with natural sun phenomenon: was on Tuesday dazzled by a halo around the sun, a natural phenomenon that can only be ...

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Hong Kong catches tantalising glimpse of future: Hong Kong's hectic Spring break offers some clues about which direction the Asian financial hub is heading.

reuters.com/breakingviews/hong-kong-catches-tantalising-glimpse-future-2024-04-12/

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Apr 12

India's economy can overtake China's if it can stay on track: Alicia Garcia-Herrero is chief economist for Asia-Pacific at investment bank Natixis in Hong Kong ...

asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/India-s-economy-can-overtake-China-s-if-it-can-stay-on-track

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scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3258921/hong-kong-logs-hottest-day-year-so-far-mercury-climbs-nearly-32-degrees-celsius

Apr 13

Hong Kong logs hottest day of year so far as temperature climbs to nearly 32 degrees Celsius

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Daily Sabah Apr 12

China's exports, imports miss forecasts by big margins in March: Exports from China shrunk sharply in March, with imports also unexpectedly contracting ...

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Apr 14

The Quad: Responding to China’s Moves Into the Indian Ocean: To counter China’s advances, it is important to avoid creating a power vacuum.

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China Cement Maker Suspends Trading After 99% Dive in Moments: A Chinese cement producer was in the spotlight after it suspended stock trading Wednesday ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-10/china-cement-maker-suspends-trading-after-99-dive-in-moments

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Hong Kong turns to China to fill labour gaps in its construction industry: Hong Kong’s construction sector is expected to face a labour shortage of 40 ...

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Ex-TVB artist Lee Lung-kei’s fiancée hit with extra charge related to overstay in Hong Kong, bringing total to 7

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Hong Kong international airport recrowned world's busiest cargo airport for 2023: Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has retained its position as the ...

thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/16/hong-kong-international-airport-recrowned-world039s-busiest-cargo-airport-for-2023

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Apr 08

Hong Kong makes largest-ever gold smuggling bust: Authorities seized 146kg of the precious metal, which was headed for Japan disguised as machine parts.

bbc.com/news/world-asia-68761514

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Apr 13

China's foreign auto joint ventures lose luster under EV onslaught: HONG KONG -- For years, Chinese state-owned automakers could count on joint ventures with ...

asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/China-s-foreign-auto-joint-ventures-lose-luster-under-EV-onslaught

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Apr 10

Hong Kong set to approve its first spot bitcoin ETFs in April, sources say: Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds could be launched in Hong Kong this month with the ...

reuters.com/business/finance/hong-kong-set-approve-its-first-spot-bitcoin-etfs-april-sources-say-2024-04-10/

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Hong Kong set to approve its first spot bitcoin ETFs in April, sources say

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Apr 12

‘The old days are no more’: Hong Kong goes quiet as security laws tighten their grip

theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/12/hong-kong-national-security-law-2020-impacts

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Apr 10

China Stocks in Hong Kong Rebound 20% Entering Technical Bull Market - Bloomberg: A key gauge of Hong Kong-listed Chinese shares extended a rebound from this ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-10/hang-seng-china-stock-gauge-climbs-20-from-this-year-s-low

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Apr 10

Alibaba founder Jack Ma steps out from shadows with long internal post: Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma has penned a lengthy memo to employees that expresses support ...

reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/alibaba-founder-jack-ma-steps-out-shadows-with-long-internal-post-2024-04-10/

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Fire in packed Hong Kong building kills five, dozens in hospital: HONG KONG: A fire broke out in a densely populated residential building in Hong Kong's bustling ...

channelnewsasia.com/asia/hong-kong-fire-kowloon-residential-building-kill-5-4255056

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Apr 14

China's tech workers trapped in web of noncompete clauses: Tech Latest by Nikkei Asia brings you the newest updates from Asia's technology industry ...

asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-Tech-Latest/China-s-tech-workers-trapped-in-web-of-noncompete-clauses

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scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3258439/blaze-hong-kong-gym-leaves-6-injured-firefighters-rush-rescue-least-10-people-still-trapped-inside

Apr 10

Blaze at Hong Kong gym leaves 6 injured, as firefighters rush to rescue at least 10 people still trapped inside

reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/china-uncertainty-clouds-outlook-luxury-sector-2024-04-09/

Quick Glance: Firefighters Battle 24-Hour Blaze at Hong Kong Construction Site

Firefighting efforts are expected to continue at a Hong Kong construction site where a massive fire has been burning for over 30 hours, with concerns about smoke affecting nearby residents' health.

Firefighters entered the basement area of the site on Wednesday to inspect and combat the fire, utilizing drones for aerial surveillance and robots for assistance.

Challenges in tackling the fire included its large area, presence of highly flammable cylinders, and complex maze-like structure of the basement. Over 580 firefighters and ambulance personnel were involved in the operation.

Emergency responders were alerted to the fire on Tuesday afternoon, with a total of 167 fire engines and 12 ambulances deployed by Wednesday evening. Investigations into the cause of the fire were ongoing.

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China uncertainty clouds outlook for luxury sector: Investors are bracing for a steep slowdown in luxury sales when luxury companies report their first quarter ...

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Even ‘man in the street’ or wealthy person can set up family office in Hong Kong if money is legitimate, John Lee says

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Apr 10

China’s Tianqi Lithium’s $4bn bet on Chile at risk of backfiring : Strategy is at risk as President Gabriel Boric’s government works to take back control of ...

ft.com/content/cbb6b412-b9aa-480d-bf89-c72bd38c4563

Quick Glance: China’s Tianqi Lithium’s $4bn Bet on Chile at Risk of Backfiring

Tianqi's investment in SQM in Chile to secure a strategic position in the lithium business is at risk due to President Gabriel Boric's government.

A joint venture between SQM and Codelco could dilute Tianqi's interests and limit access to lithium resources.

Countries globally are taking control of critical commodities like lithium, copper, and cobalt, leading to price increases.

Tianqi is struggling to retain influence in the new joint venture and risks holding shares mainly in a fertilizer company.

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Apr 15

OpenAI bids for Japan business as it opens Tokyo office: Microsoft backed artificial intelligence startup OpenAI made a pitch for business in Japan on Monday as ...

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Apr 12

How seed of Olympic ambition was sown in Siobhan Haughey, Hong Kong champion swimmer

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China Construction Bank seeks wind-up of property developer Shimao: HONG KONG -- A top state-owned Chinese bank has filed a petition to wind up property ...

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scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3258838/parallel-universes-pr-expert-james-heimowitz-finds-hope-future-us-china-relations-away-politics

Apr 15

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Parallel universes’: PR expert James Heimowitz finds hope for future US-China relations away from politics

Quick Glance: Decline in American Students Studying in China Due to Trust Issues

The number of American students in China has significantly decreased due to growing concerns about restrictions on academic freedom and strained relations between Washington and Beijing.

US officials and scholars lament the lost opportunities for young people to experience life in China.

The decline in student exchanges between the countries is regretted by both the US and China, as they struggle to find common ground in other areas.

Both countries recognize the importance of student exchanges and are planning measures to promote study programs in China.

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Apr 10

China’s Picture Book Market Has Exploded, but Is It Fun for Children?: In lieu of advocating joy, Beijing embraces youth literature as a way to teach ideal ...

newlinesmag.com/reportage/chinas-picture-book-market-has-exploded-but-is-it-fun-for-children/

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Will Smith thanks Jackie Chan for helping 'raise' son Jaden: The Hong Kong action star starred as Jaden's mentor in the 2010 remake of 'The Karate ...

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Apr 10

Hong Kong’s latest problem is a 99% nosedive: The last thing Hong Kong’s struggling stock market needs is for the shares of a $1.9 billion listed company to ...

reuters.com/breakingviews/hong-kongs-latest-problem-is-99-nosedive-2024-04-10/

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Apr 11

Chinese fund managers apply to launch Hong Kong's first bitcoin ETFs: HONG KONG -- At least two Chinese fund managers have applied to launch bitcoin ...

asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Cryptocurrencies/Chinese-fund-managers-apply-to-launch-Hong-Kong-s-first-bitcoin-ETFs

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scmp.com/sport/football/article/3258585/cristiano-ronaldo-play-hong-kong-january-2025-football-chiefs-are-discussing-it

Apr 11

Cristiano Ronaldo to play in Hong Kong in January 2025? Football chiefs are discussing it

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China's EV export boom fuels surge in demand for new car-carrying ships: Chinese automakers and shippers are ordering a record number of car-carrying vessels to ...

reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/chinas-ev-export-boom-fuels-surge-demand-new-car-carrying-ships-2024-04-10/

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Hong Kong leader says government considering more steps to boost stock market: Hong Kong's leader John Lee said on Monday the authorities were considering ...

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scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3259042/outfits-hats-and-shoes-worn-princess-diana-go-show-hong-kong-exhibition-their-auction

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Outfits, hats and shoes worn by Princess Diana to go on show in Hong Kong exhibition before their auction

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scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3258980/stars-bring-glitz-and-glamour-hong-kong-film-awards-goldfinger-widely-tipped-big-winner

Apr 14

Stars bring glitz and glamour to Hong Kong Film Awards, with The Goldfinger widely tipped as a big winner

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Apr 11

Ping An Trust delays repayment, citing China property market woes: A subsidiary of China's Ping An Insurance failed to repay a roughly $107 million trust product ...

reuters.com/world/china/ping-an-trust-delays-repayment-citing-china-property-market-woes-2024-04-11/

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Apr 08

After monkey bite in Hong Kong: man becomes infected with extremely rare virus: The monkeys in the popular Kam Shan Country Park in Hong Kong are not only ...

n-tv.de/wissen/Mann-infiziert-sich-mit-extrem-seltenem-Virus-article24858247.html

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S&P slashes property giant China Vanke's credit rating to junk: There was more bad news for the battered Chinese property sector on Wednesday ...

reuters.com/world/china/sp-slashes-property-giant-china-vankes-credit-rating-junk-2024-04-10/

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Vana plans to let users rent out their Reddit data to train AI: In the generative AI boom, data is the new oil. So why shouldn’t you be able to sell your own? ...

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Xiaomi’s success means more trouble for battered China EV stocks: Xiaomi’s roaring entry into the electric vehicle market is dimming the recovery outlook for ...

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HSBC takes $1 bln hit from Argentina sale as Asia pivot continues: HSBC , is selling its business in Argentina and booking a $1 billion loss on the deal ...

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Apr 11

China's commercial property segment is seeing some bright spots amid a slump in the wider realty sector

cnbc.com/2024/04/11/chinas-commercial-property-segment-is-seeing-some-bright-spots-.html

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AI model can sort ER patients into those who need immediate treatment and those who can wait

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Divorce applications rise 25% in Hong Kong as younger couples look to split: The number of divorce applications in Hong Kong rose 25 per cent year on year in ...

Quick Glance: Divorce Cases Surge 25% in Hong Kong

The number of divorce applications in Hong Kong rose by 25% in 2023, driven by younger couples seeking separation due to adultery and parenting conflicts.

Last year saw 20,621 divorce cases filed with the Family Court, the highest number since 2019 when the waiting time ranged from 81 to 89 days.

The waiting time last year reduced to 53-71 days, while the age of children impacted by divorce cases decreased.

To reduce waiting times, both Tsao and Koon recommended increasing the number of judges in the Family Court and utilizing new technologies to enhance efficiency.