Becoming an astronaut and exploring space has been the dream of generations of young people and Hong Kong has welcomed this pioneering moment. Dr Lai Ka-Ying, who studied computer science at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), has become the first astronaut from Hong Kong, and the fourth female astronaut from China, to journey into…
The US dollar continues to hold firm against its major counterparts, supported by strong US macroeconomic data and expectations surrounding the release of further labour market indicators. Additional support for the greenback comes from persistent inflationary risks and the Federal Reserve’s cautious stance regarding further monetary policy easing. Against this backdrop, EUR/USD and GBP/USD remain…
Sex and the City star Jason Lewis brought back his famous character from the franchise in a new video, where he referenced the character’s fictional relationship with Kim Cattrall‘s Samantha Jones. Created as an advertisement for The Owls Brew, the video sparked discussion among Sex and the City fans because of its reference to Samantha….
A former student of a well-known Hong Kong basketball coach, seen in a video slapping a young player, has defended his disciplinary approach as acceptable despite legal experts warning the conduct could constitute common assault. Veteran coach Yung Kam-wah apologised on Tuesday over the incident two years ago, after the video recently went viral and…
The World Cup is taking over the United States this summer. But the not-so-secret American takeover of football has been building its foundations for some time now. Some may have turned their noses up at the Hollywood-style theatrics displayed at the Club World Cup, the precursor to what is to come in the next few…
new video loaded: Israel and Lebanon Agree to Renew Cease-Fire transcript Back transcript Israel and Lebanon Agree to Renew Cease-Fire Israel and Lebanon agreed on Wednesday to renew a cease-fire after U.S.-mediated talks in Washington. The agreement depends on the cooperation of Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militia. “The cease-fire is contingent on a complete cessation of…
The United Kingdom’s stock market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 index experiencing a downturn due to weaker trade data from China, highlighting global economic interdependencies. In this environment, identifying stocks that are trading below their fair value can be a strategic approach for investors seeking opportunities amidst broader market volatility. Top 10…
One year after Chelsea were crowned as club world champions in the United States, only a handful of their players will have the chance to repeat that achievement with their countries. Only eight players who represented Chelsea in 2025-26 have been selected for their national teams, fewer than seven other Premier League sides. The omissions…
Elon Musk is set to become the world’s first trillionaire after a Thursday report by CNBC said he plans to offer SpaceX shares at a fixed price of $135 in an initial public offering (IPO). According to the report, which cites Musk’s filing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission, SpaceX plans to sell 555.6…
More than 20 people were injured in a traffic accident involving two public buses and a truck in Hong Kong’s New Territories, temporarily closing an arterial road on Thursday morning. A minibus, a double-decker bus and a truck collided on Fanling Highway at around 8am, trapping the minibus driver, who was later rescued by firefighters….