Hong Kong hotels stay resilient as Typhoon Noul disrupts travel

    Disruptions caused by Typhoon Noul over the weekend brought Hong Kong to a halt, with more than 350 flights cancelled, attractions closed and rail services suspended, including the High Speed Rail to China. Despite this, hotels remained operational to ensure guests had a safe stay while communicating closely with overseas visitors to help readjust their…

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      Hybrid vehicles gain market share in the US as EV sales decline after tax credit expiration

      US hybrid vehicle sales reached a record market share in the second quarter of 2026, while battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales continued to decline following the expiration of federal tax credits last year, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), citing Omdia data. Data source: OmdiaNote: 1Q16=first quarter 2016; 2Q26=second quarter 2026 Electrified vehicles—including…

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        What To Look For From DBD

        Diebold Nixdorf Earnings: What To Look For From DBD Banking and retail technology provider Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE:DBD) will be announcing earnings results this Wednesday before the bell. Here’s what to expect. Diebold Nixdorf beat analysts’ revenue expectations last quarter, reporting revenues of $888.2 million, up 5.6% year on year. It was a strong quarter for…

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          Chinas Xi hosts Slovak president in Beijing

          Chinese President Xi Jinping held an official welcome ceremony in Beijing on Tuesday for Slovak President Peter Pellegrini, who is on a state visit to China, according to the state-run Xinhua News Agency. The ceremony marked the start of Pellegrini’s official engagements in China, where the two leaders are expected to discuss bilateral relations and…

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            Global Market: China stocks slide to one-week low as AI valuation concerns hit tech shares

            Chinese stocks declined on Tuesday, extending a broader technology-led selloff across Asian markets as investors reassessed stretched valuations amid concerns over rising domestic chip production and massive investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure. According to Reuters, the blue-chip CSI300 index fell 2.3% by the midday break, touching its lowest level since July 21. The Shanghai Composite…

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