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Hong Kong players ready for Bangladesh challenge
Mahama Awal, a Cameroonian-born naturalised forward for Hong Kong, China, is expecting a tough challenge from Bangladesh in front of a packed National Stadium in Dhaka on October 9. However, he insists that Hong Kong are strong, focused, and ready...
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Shore facilities key to unlocking Hong Kong yacht tourism potential: industry
The success of yacht tourism in Hong Kong partly depends on the availability of shore-side facilities, industry insiders have said, as they called the current lack of convenient landing points for passengers a major obstacle to maximising...
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High-profile property sales add to Hong Kong’s market momentum
The son of former financial secretary Henry Tang Ying-yen has bought property in Kowloon, joining a growing number of affluent buyers snapping up homes in Hong Kong amid improving confidence in the residential market. Two connected units at...
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Latham, Slaughters lead on Zijin Gold’s $3.2 bln Hong Kong IPO
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Latham & Watkins, Fujian Zenith Law Firm, and DeHeng Law Offices have advised Zijin Gold, a wholly owned subsidiary of China's mining giant Zijin Mining on its $3.2 billion initial public offering in Hong Kong, with Slaughter and May representing...
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Improper assembly behind light public housing irregularities: Hong Kong official
Hong Kong authorities have attributed a controversy involving the installation of prefabricated units of three light public housing projects to improper assembly, while a structural engineer insists it is more likely due to manufacturing flaws....
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Unlocking Innovation: The Hong Kong 2025 Policy Blueprint for Intellectual Property
As Hong Kong positions itself at the forefront of innovation and technology in Asia, the protection and commercialization of intellectual property ("IP") have become central to its economic strategy. In his 2025 Policy Address, Hong Kong SAR's...
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AI Governance: Practical Guidance from Hong Kong Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data
INTRODUCTION Artificial Intelligence ("AI") tools are now widely adopted across various industries in Hong Kong. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data ("PCPD") conducted a number of compliance checks in May 2025 and found that...
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Political jolts and US government shutdown casts pall over markets
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Singapore — Political upheaval in Japan and France gripped currency and bond markets for a second day running on Tuesday, while global shares stuttered despite a multi-billion dollar chip-supply deal between AMD and OpenAI. The weekend election of...
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Explainer: Hong Kong’s national security crackdown – month 63
The month of September saw activist Nathan Law, who is wanted under Hong Kong’s security law, denied entry to Singapore over “national interests.” Pro-democracy activist Nathan Law. Photo: Nathan Law, via Facebook. Meanwhile, an appeals court...
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Hong Kong's Greater Bay Airlines to debut B737-9 in 4Q25
Greater Bay Airlines (HB, Hong Kong International) is slated to debut its first B737-9 by December 17, 2025, the airline announced. The low-cost carrier expects to receive the first two units of the type by the end of 2025. Greater Bay Airlines...
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Hong Kong market’s connector role not just for China: Citic boss
In the Capital Connectors series, exclusive interviews with six influential Chinese and global bankers reveal the opportunities and challenges for Hong Kong in its evolution as an international financial hub. When Thai coconut water brand IFBH...
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In Hong Kong, Audemars Piguet Tries Something New for Its 150th Birthday
Iris Law celebrates Audemars Piguet’s 150th Anniversary in Hong Kong. All images courtesy of Audemars Piguet.Across Victoria Harbour’s beryl waters, Hong Kong Island looks both hypermodern and ancient: skyscrapers pierce the haze against a...
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Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: sculptor bridges generations, cultures through art
Hong Kong sculptor and community artist May Yeung centres her practice on recycled objects, cultural heritage and cross-cultural exchange. Her work includes public sculptures as well as collaborative projects with children, patients and...
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Global Fintech Fest 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Unveils Foreign Currency Settlement System in GIFT City
Mumbai, October 7: With an aim to boost international trade, investment, and ease of doing business, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday unveiled foreign currency settlement system in GIFT City. Addressing the ‘Global Fintech Fest 2025’...
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UK Front Pages 07/10: Papers split focus between security fears, political crackdowns
The Times, The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph, The Daily Mail, The Financial Times and the London Daily today present a strikingly diverse set of front-page priorities, ranging from political tensions over protests and immigration to national...
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launches IFSC Foreign Currency Settlement System at GFF 2025
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launches IFSC Foreign Currency Settlement System at GFF 2025 India’s Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the IFSC Foreign Currency Settlement System (FCSS) at the Global FinTech...
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Scott Vincent takes pole position in The International Series Rankings race
Scott Vincent of Zimbabwe pictured during round four of the 2025 Jakarta International Championship at Damai Indah Golf (PIK Course).Scott Vincent may have lost out on the Jakarta International Championship title after his play-off defeat to Wade...
Phnom Penh's Techo International Airport opens, boosting Cambodia's connectivity
Phnom Penh marked a major milestone on September 9, 2025, with the opening of Techo International Airport, Cambodia’s largest aviation infrastructure project. Fully funded and built by Cambodian entities, the airport draws on Angkorian heritage in...
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How I saw UK's biggest phone gang smashed: Bulgarians in suburbia, and their incredible link to a Hong Kong skyscraper filled with a million stolen handsets
Head to toe in full riot gear with balaclavas pulled over their heads, the mass of public order officers quietly surrounded the mid-terrace suburban home. At about 5am, the Autumn chill was pierced by shouts of ‘police officers, this is a search...
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Hong Kong’s natural beauty needs robust protection amid tourism boom
Tourist hotspots overrun by holidaymakers has long been an issue of concern in mainland China. The problem has spilled over to Hong Kong. Most recently, hordes of visitors flooded the city’s Unesco Global Geopark in Sai Kung during the National...
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