China rolls out eSIM phone services nationwide

    China cracks down on apps for infringement of personal information

    This undated file photo shows a visitor interacting with a 5G phone in Shenzhen, South China’s Guangdong province. (PHOTO/XINHUA) China has penalized more than 400 mobile apps and software development kits (SDKs), including by ordering their removal from app stores, for violations related to users’ personal information. The action was taken following inspection of personal…

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    AIA posts growth in new business value in HKSAR, China

      AIA posts growth in new business value in HKSAR, China

      This undated photo shows signage for AIA Group Ltd at the Hong Kong Observation Wheel and atop the AIA Central building in Hong Kong. (PHOTO/BLOOMBERG) AIA Group Ltd reported 13 percent growth in new business value in the first half of this year, led by strong sales in key markets including the Hong Kong Special…

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        Daily Market Price Updates and Commentary 19th August 2026

          ICE Futures U.S. Sugar No.11 Contract Settlement (cUS$/lb) Open High Low Last Volume O/I Life High Life Low Oct26 17.55 0.08 ▲ 17.50 17.66 17.31 17.56 99,073 462,160 20.67 13.70 Mar27 18.55 0.09 ▲ 18.49 18.64 18.32 18.55 54,348 364,674 19.14 14.42 May27 18.13 0.10 ▲ 18.05 18.18 17.90 18.11 34,161 132,904 18.18 14.29…

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          Xi greets Baka on assuming Hungarian presidency

          President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message on Wednesday to Andras Baka on his assuming office as president of Hungary, expressing hope that the two countries will deepen political mutual trust and practical cooperation across various areas. Xi noted that Hungary, one of the first countries to recognize the People’s Republic of China, shares a…

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            Moderna Is Now S&P 500’s No. 2 Stock This Year — Wall Street, Jim Cramer And Elon Musk Cheer Cancer Vaccine Breakthrough

            Moderna shares soared a record 177% after its personalized mRNA cancer vaccine, developed with Merck, succeeded in a Phase 3 melanoma trial. Wall Street called the result a major scientific breakthrough and issued upgrades, although most new price targets remained below Moderna’s closing price. Jim Cramer said Moderna had “cracked the holy grail,” while Elon…

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