Opinion | Hong Kong’s university entrance exam should be a bridge, not a barrier

Opinion | Hong Kong’s university entrance exam should be a bridge, not a barrier

Talent defies geographical boundaries. As the Hong Kong government works towards making the city a higher education hub, local universities are well poised to attract talented international students. But there is a catch: the main pathway for non-Chinese-speaking students to access our universities is almost blocked. As an international university entrance exam, the Diploma of…

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A 2nd U.S. judge says Trump administration must pause its federal spending freeze : NPR

A 2nd U.S. judge says Trump administration must pause its federal spending freeze : NPR

President Trump speaks to journalists in the Oval Office on Friday. A federal judge in Rhode Island has issued an order blocking the administration’s efforts to freeze some federal spending. Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images A judge with the U.S. District Court for the District of…

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DeepSeek AI, Big Tech earnings, Fed decision: ICYMI

DeepSeek AI, Big Tech earnings, Fed decision: ICYMI

Yahoo Finance covers the top three market stories that are captivated headlines this week, in case you missed it: China’s introduction of DeepSeek, a Chinese startup that launched a reportedly cost-effective artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, sent ripples through Wall Street. For further insights, check out the stories below: – China’s DeepSeek sparks Big Tech sell-off…

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