Hong Kong’s commercial property market attracted US$1.6 billion in investment in the first quarter, up 41 per cent from a year earlier, as demand for office, retail and hotel assets picked up amid improving liquidity, according to JLL. Investment volumes could receive a further boost from global investors looking to redeploy their capital amid the…
1Q26 Quarterly Commentary For whatever reason, the end of the first quarter has become a consistently eventful time for both markets and the broader world. So far 2026 has looked eerily similar to the start of 2025. The AI market darlings have lost momentum after finishing another strong year, international equities have outperformed domestic ones,…
Following Xavi Hernández’s turbulent tenure, Hansi Flick emerged as Barcelona’s savior, restoring the team’s competitiveness. In addition, the German coach has managed to bring out the best in several players, including Lamine Yamal, Pedri, and Raphinha. Entering the final year of his contract, his future has been called into question by many. In response, Flick…
Key Points Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) had some big news to announce on April 20: CEO Tim Cook is stepping down. This is a big deal because Cook took over the CEO role in 2011, and Apple’s performance during his leadership was nothing short of impressive. Cook assumed the CEO position on Aug. 24, 2011. Since…
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Tech Advisor confirms the Oppo Find X9 Ultra is Oppo’s 2026 flagship smartphone, priced at £1,449 and available from May 8, 2026. The device features an advanced five-lens camera system with dual 200Mp sensors, 10x telephoto lens, and 7,050mAh battery targeting photography enthusiasts. Powered by Snapdragon 8…
Buyers of illicit fuel in Hong Kong could face a maximum penalty of HK$1 million (US$127,687) and one year in prison under proposed legal amendments aimed at curbing illegal refuelling amid surging global oil prices, the South China Morning Post has learned. According to a government source, the Security Bureau has also proposed tougher penalties…
Saadet Gokce 21 April 2026•Update: 21 April 2026 Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that Beijing is ready to work together with Africa to prevent the Middle East conflict from spilling over into the continent. “The conflicts in the Middle East are spilling over into African countries. China is ready to work with Africa…
A former director of Hong Kong’s Economic and Trade Offices (ETO) in Jakarta and Bangkok is standing in the United Kingdom local elections for the right-wing Reform UK party. Lee Sheung-yuen, who left government in 2023 after serving as the first director of the Bangkok ETO and concurrently served as director general of its Jakarta…
NEW YORK, April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As financial markets continue to accelerate, demand for faster decision-making and data-informed investing is steadily increasing. AriseAlpha has announced a new platform update featuring its AI-driven trading tools, designed to help users interpret market data more efficiently and support strategy execution across cryptocurrency and stock markets. This…
Only five teams have ever been relegated earlier than Wolverhampton Wanderers, whose drop out of the Premier League has finally been confirmed. We all knew this day was coming—Wolves did not get their first win of the season until January—but a recent run of spirited performances will have reminded those clubs remaining in the top…