Report on IPD (February 2025)
Report on IPD (February 2025)
Hong Kong’s Sean Lau named best actor at Asian Film Awards for role in Papa
Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, set in the Kowloon Walled City, wins best editing and best production design.
Pope thanks children who prayed for him outside hospital
‘The pope loves you and is always waiting to meet you’.
March Madness: what to know about the 2025 NCAA tournament, including where to watch
No matter how much you know about US college basketball, here are some key things to know about the annual men’s and women’s tournaments.
US uses 18th century law to deport over 200 alleged members of Venezuelan gang
Although a US judge has since granted a temporary suspension of the order, many prisoners were already on their way out of the country.
WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu tells Hong Kong pupils to ‘dream big’ on third leg of Asia tour
New York Liberty point guard runs through some drills with Heep Yunn School pupils, then watches them win inter-school championship.
Mainland China’s PLA ‘ready to fight’ for Taiwan at any time, commander warns
Warning from Eastern Theatre Command chief comes as Beijing marks 25 years of Anti-Secession Law amid high cross-strait tensions.
Did a US military contractor use a Chinese-made jet engine in ‘Strategic Strike’ missile?
When an American defence manufacturer posted a recent video of its latest weapon, viewers noticed something unexpected.
Hong Kong urged to make Northern Metropolis ‘special zone’ to speed up work
Starry Lee, city’s sole delegate to nation’s top legislative body, points to slow pace of construction in project at the border.
A look at some of the worst fires at nightclubs and music venues
Tragically, there have been many fatal nightclub and music venue fires, including one that killed almost 500 people.
Does Disney’s new Snow White live-action remake stand a chance amid the backlash?
From racist tirades over Rachel Zegler’s casting to anger over the dwarves, Snow White’s fate is uncertain as it hits cinemas this month.
No need to offer cash rewards for ‘space oil’ tip-offs, Hong Kong official says
Commissioner for Narcotics Kesson Lee also notes spate of arrests related to drug since key ingredient was banned last month.
6 more Hong Kong students ill with gastroenteritis on mainland China school trip
Tally rises to over 100 from similar cases in past few weeks, as six students report symptoms while visiting Xiamen on exchange tour.
Hong Kong’s MTR Corp ‘worried about odour, health issues on pet-friendly rides’
Meeting attendees suggested limiting pet sizes to 20kg and designating train compartments as solutions to concerns.
Global heavyweights on way for HSBC summit
Staff reporter
HSBC (0005) is set to host the Global Investment Summit 2025 in Hong Kong next week.
Taking place from March 25 to 27, the summit will feature a lineup of speakers, including Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, former president of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi and Alibaba…
Stalled HKBN bid gives owners jitters
Staff reporter
HKBN’s (1310) major shareholders are eager to exit amid a stalled buyout process, and any future acquisition bid will likely be lower if the deal falls through, according to Sing Tao Daily.
China Mobile’s (0941) acquisition proposal for the local broadband service provider has…
China Tower’s profit rises 10pc to 10.7b yuan
Cici Cao
China Tower (0788) saw its 2024 net profit rise around 10 percent to 10.73 billion yuan (HK$11.52 billion) from a year prior, driven by higher revenue from its smart tower and energy businesses.
Chairman Zhang Zhiyong said the company can contribute more to the low-altitude economy by…
Growth target hard to achieve, warns NBS
Staff reporter and Reuters
China’s economic growth goal of around 5 percent is not an easy task, said the National Bureau of Statistics, after officials outlined steps they are taking to try to get consumers to spend more.
NBS spokesperson Fu Linghui said that the external environment has become…
Tesla offers free trials for self-driving service in China
Tesla is launching a free trial of its full self-driving service in China from March 17 to April 16, the company said on its Chinese website.
The limited-time trial is available to Chinese users whose cars are equipped with compatible assisted-driving hardware and software, as well as the newest…
Q Tech’s net surges 240pc
Chinese camera module manufacturer Q Technology’s (1478) 2024 net profit surged 240 percent to 279 million yuan (HK$299.6 million) from the previous year, on surging camera module sales.
A final dividend of 10 HK cents was declared, compared to no dividend the previous year.
Revenue rose 28.9…
Global growth to decelerate from 3.2% in 2024 to 3.0% by 2026, OECD warns
18th March 2025 – (Paris) Global GDP growth is anticipated to decelerate from 3.2% in 2024 to 3.1% in 2025 and 3.0% in 2026, according to the latest Economic Outlook released by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on Monday. The revised forecast reflects heightened geopolitical tensions, increased trade barriers within G20 economies, […]
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Philippine authorities investigate fake news surrounding ICC case against Duterte
18th March 2025 – (Manila) The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) has launched an investigation into misinformation and fake social media posts circulating in connection with the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) case against former president Rodrigo Duterte. PNP Information Chief Col. Randulf Tuaño revealed during a press conference on Monday that the PNP is […]
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Philippine Senate to investigate Duterte’s arrest and transfer to ICC
18th March 2025 – (Manila) The Philippine Senate announced on Monday that it will conduct a formal investigation into the arrest and rapid transfer of former president Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court (ICC), where he faces charges of crimes against humanity. Duterte, 79, is the first former Asian head of state charged by […]
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North Point landmark Metropole department store to close for renovation after over 50 years
18th March 2025 – (Hong Kong) The iconic Metropole department store on King’s Road in North Point, a community landmark for more than half a century, will temporarily close for major renovations starting 1st July. Its final day of operations before the closure is 30th June, according to announcements shared on the store’s social media […]
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China’s alleged sixth-generation fighter jet undergoes reported new flight test
18th March 2025 – (Beijing) China’s alleged sixth-generation fighter jet, which first drew attention in December last year, has reportedly conducted another flight test, according to videos and images shared on social media on Monday. The footage, if verified, indicates that the aircraft’s development is progressing smoothly, a Chinese military affairs expert suggested. The aircraft, […]
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CPC delegation, led by Vice-Minister Ma Hui, completes official visit to Panama
18th March 2025 – (Panama City) A delegation from the Communist Party of China (CPC), led by Ma Hui, vice-minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, conducted an official visit to Panama from Friday to Saturday. During the trip, Ma held discussions with leaders of Panama’s major political parties and engaged in […]
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