Hong Kong restaurants brace for 25% drop in business due to Easter exodus
But holiday prediction not all bad, as more mainland tourists expected, according to catering industry leader Simon Wong.
ASEAN economic resilience plans post Xi’s trip in response to U.S. tariff challenges
18th April 2025 – (Beijing) The ink had barely dried on thirty-one cooperation agreements signed during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Malaysia visit when Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim delivered a pointed message about Southeast Asia’s economic future. “At a time when multilateralism faces tremendous strain,” Anwar declared alongside Xi, “we find steadiness and purpose in Asian […]
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2-hour queue for wristbands and 30-60-minute wait for coffee at West Kowloon coffee festival
18th April 2025 – (Hong Kong) As the Easter holiday kicks off today, local consumers are out in force, particularly at the West Kowloon Cultural District, which is hosting a large outdoor coffee festival i.e. COFFEE HONG KONG X TOKYO COFFEE FESTIVAL. This event features the inaugural TOKYO COFFEE FESTIVAL in Hong Kong, attracting massive […]
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Hong Kong banks to see biggest rise in bad loans in Asia-Pacific due to US tariffs: Fitch
Higher US tariffs could weaken banks’ profitability and asset quality in export-reliant markets, rating agency says.
Hong Kong police arrest 6 over HK$20 million government loan fraud
3 men and 3 women, aged between 29 and 45, applied for funds under the Special 100 per cent Loan Guarantee Scheme.
Chinese tea firm Chagee raises US$411 million in New York IPO, sources say
At US$28 per depositary share, Chagee will be valued at US$5.1 billion, according to its regulatory filings.
Tech war: Nvidia founder Huang visits Beijing amid H20 restrictions
Huang arrived in Beijing on Thursday at the invitation of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade.
TSMC’s profit beats estimates amid chip stockpiling in pre-tariff rush
The main chipmaker for Nvidia and Apple reported March-quarter net income of US$11.1 billion.
China’s Xi wraps up Malaysia visit with jet, chip deals before heading to Cambodia
The Chinese president’s tour through Southeast Asia comes as Beijing seeks to position itself as the region’s most dependable trade partner.
Trump ups pressure on Harvard, threatens to ban university from accepting foreign students
The US president said the school ‘can no longer be considered even a decent place of learning’ after it refused to bow to his demands.
Chinese developers of low-altitude aircraft set sights on US, even with high tariffs
China’s ambitions have set off a production boom that may be too much for today’s domestic market, says Fudan University finance professor.
Bishop Stephen Chow urges Hongkongers to ‘make a difference’ amid trade turmoil
In his Easter message, city’s top Catholic priest says residents should remain united in the face of bleak global sentiment amid intensifying US-China trade war.
BYD’s US$18,300 electric SUV has autopilot-like system, and a DJI drone in premium model
BYD slashed the price of the Titanium 3, which includes its new advanced driver assistance system, at the last minute, capitalising on Tesla’s China challenges.
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TD urges public to plan their cross-boundary trips in advance during long weekend of Easter holidays
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PlayStation 6 rumours and speculations on release date features and more
18th April 2025 – (Tokyo) Speculations about the next-generation PlayStation are heating up, with various leaks and industry insights pointing to potential timelines and features. While Sony has not officially announced the PlayStation 6 (PS6), rumours suggest that the company is already planning its next major console. One of the most significant hints comes from […]
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Hong Kong temperatures set to reach 30 degrees Celsius on Monday
Observatory says humid conditions and a few showers expected over the weekend.
Speculation grows over Verstappen’s future as Mercedes and Aston Martin links emerge
18th April 2025 – (Jeddah) Rumours about Max Verstappen’s future in Formula One have stirred the paddock, with Williams team principal James Vowles expressing doubt about Mercedes signing the reigning champion. Vowles suggested that Mercedes would be better off focusing on their current drivers, George Russell and rising star Kimi Antonelli, rather than pursuing Verstappen. […]
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How AI and quantum computing will redefine humanity’s future
18th April 2205 – (Hong Kong) The world stands on the brink of a technological revolution that will redefine civilisation in ways we can barely imagine. What began as steady progress in artificial intelligence has accelerated into an unstoppable force, and when quantum computing reaches maturity, its impact will make today’s AI advancements seem insignificant […]
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Hong Kong government condemns U.S. port fees on Chinese ships as trade tensions escalate
18th April 2025 – (Hong Kong) The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government has strongly condemned the United States for its decision to impose new port fees on Chinese-owned, operated, and built ships. A spokesperson for the HKSAR Government described the measures as discriminatory and divisive, accusing the U.S. of undermining the international maritime […]
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Hong Kong slams Washington over port fees for Chinese vessels docking in US
Government condemns ‘bullying acts’ after Trump’s administration announces fees on vessels owned, operated or constructed by Chinese companies.
