Man slashed during attempted robbery in popular Hong Kong tourist area
Two men attempted to steal the victim’s luggage, which reportedly contained a large sum of foreign currency, in Tsim Sha Tsui.
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Fourth Beijing warning for Li Ka-shing’s Hutchison over Panama ports deal
Beijing’s offices overseeing Hong Kong affairs repost another scathing news article taking aim at company over sale to US consortium.
DeepSeek founder three times richer than OpenAI’s Altman
Cici Cao
Chinese artificial intelligence start-up DeepSeek’s founder Liang Wenfeng has entered the Hurun Global Rich List with a fortune of 33 billion yuan (HK$35.36 billion).
DeepSeek stunned the tech industry and Wall Street in January with a new AI model it claimed to have developed at a fraction…
HKTV in the red but unafraid of mainland rivals
Staff reporter
Hong Kong Technology Venture (1137) swung to a net loss of HK$66.7 million in 2024 from a net profit of HK$45.3 million a year earlier, but proposed a special dividend of 38 HK cents per share to celebrate the 10th anniversary of HKTVmall.
The loss was mainly due to operating losses…
Challenges mount as industrial profits slip
China’s industrial profits slipped in the first two months of 2025, signaling a challenging period ahead for businesses as they navigate persistent deflationary forces and an escalating trade war with the United States.
The economy got off to an uneven start this year, as retail sales growth…
HSBC ‘fired bankers on bonus day’
HSBC (0005) fired investment bankers on the day they were due to learn the amount of their bonuses, amid cost-cutting measures by new chief executive Georges Elhedery, the Financial Times reported.
HSBC told its UK investment banking staff last month that they would be laid off, the FT said, citing…
Ho Man Tin’s In One Above to launch sales next week
Staff reporter
In One Above phase 1A in Ho Man Tin, jointly developed by Chinachem and MTR Corporation (0066), launched its fifth price list with 48 flats.
The list features all two-bedroom units with prices starting at HK$10.22 million and as low as HK$18,888 per square foot. Sales are expected to…
NWD seeks $15.6b loan pledging Victoria Dockside
Bloomberg and staff reporter
Hong Kong developer New World Development (0017) has proposed using one of its most valuable assets, Victoria Dockside, as collateral for an additional loan of as much as HK$15.6 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, as liquidity pressure continues to…
Hong Kong anti-corruption agency vows to quash bribery of imported workers
Previous case resulted in 23 convictions over alleged HK$6 million of bribes from 58 imported workers on the airport’s third-runway project.
Kim Soo-hyun’s contract renewal with Shinhan Financial Group in jeopardy due to Kim Sae-ron allegations
28th March 2025 – (Seoul) Kim Soo-hyun’s potential contract renewal with Shinhan Financial Group is reportedly under threat due to ongoing allegations involving the late actress Kim Sae-ron. The actor, known for his role in “My Love from the Star,” has come under scrutiny amid accusations that he dated Kim Sae-ron when she was a […]
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Kim Soo Hyun’s social media presence falters with substantial drop in followers, lingerie store video adds fuel to controversy
28th March 2025 – (Seoul) Kim Sae Ron’s family sparked a significant development by hosting a press conference on the afternoon of 27th March, 2025, amidst the escalating controversy surrounding Kim Soo Hyun’s dating scandal. During the event, they disclosed details about an intimate conversation between Kim Sae Ron and Kim Soo Hyun back in […]
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Investigation launched after suspected cruelty towards cats in Tin Shui Wai
28th March 2025 – (Hong Kong) In the early hours of today (28th), security personnel at Heng Kin House, Tin Heng Estate in Tin Shui Wai reported a distressing incident involving two injured cats found in the vicinity. One cat was discovered critically injured and subsequently succumbed to its wounds, while the other suffered injuries […]
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Julius Baer implements management restructuring across global operations
28th March 2025 – (Hong Kong) Julius Baer, the Swiss private bank, under the leadership of its new CEO Stefan Bollinger, is streamlining its organizational structure worldwide, with a focus on eliminating management layers, particularly team leader roles in Hong Kong and Singapore, as per insider sources. The restructuring initiative aims to reduce costs and […]
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King Charles III postpones Birmingham visit due to cancer treatment side effects
28th March 2025 – (London) Buckingham Palace revealed on Thursday that King Charles III of Britain has postponed his anticipated public visit to Birmingham, England, which was initially set for Friday. This decision arises from the side effects stemming from his ongoing cancer treatment, with the King currently under observation following a brief hospital stay. […]
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HSBC terminates investment bankers without bonuses on bonus announcement day
28th March 2025 – (London) According to sources familiar with the matter, HSBC has reportedly dismissed investment bankers on the day they were scheduled to learn their 2024 bonus amounts, withholding payouts from many of those let go, as detailed by the Financial Times. This decision comes in the wake of HSBC’s strategic move, announced […]
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