August 2026 – Page 208 – Charm

How AI boom has helped Microsoft keep a window open in China, a market that the company almost left nine years ago

2 weeks ago04 mins

Microsoft, which almost exited the market a decade ago, is using the global appetite for artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure services to stay in China amid heightened geopolitical tensions and more competition from local players. While competitors like Google exited the mainland market years ago over censorship and security concerns, Microsoft maintained deep connections…

Hong Kong public rental housing wait edges up to 4.8 years, urban allocations rise

2 weeks ago02 mins

The composite waiting time for general applicants for long- and short-term subsidised public rental housing in Hong Kong has edged up slightly to 4.8 years at the end of June, authorities have said, adding that a higher proportion of coveted homes in urban areas was allocated in the second quarter. Despite an increase in the…

3 Scientists Awarded 2026 Future Science Prize, Prize Week to Bring Science Events to Hong Kong Community in November

davidcftang2 weeks ago023 mins

The Hong Kong Future Science Prize Foundation announced the laureates of this year’s Future Science Prize (the “Prize”) for Life Science, Physical Science, and Mathematics and Computer Science today via a live-streamed press conference held simultaneously in Beijing and Hong Kong. A total of 3 outstanding scientists will be honoured this year. They include Hong…

Tesla Is Down 26% in 2026 and Trailing Every Magnificent Seven Peer. Here’s What Could Turn It Around.

davidcftang2 weeks ago09 mins

Key Points The shine has come off Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) in the last few years. At one point, it was considered the definitive growth stock for investors to own, with shareholders betting that founder Elon Musk would take the lead in the emerging electric vehicle (EV) industry, along with other promises in areas like energy…

Apple Is Reportedly Turning To Publishers For Help With Siri AI

davidcftang2 weeks ago03 mins

The company appears to be trying to secure access to new content and other information. Apple Apple is in negotiations with news publishers to use their content to bolster Siri AI, according to The Wall Street Journal. In recent months, the company has reportedly reached out to media companies to propose new, multi-year…

Man Utd transfer news: Michael Carrick says he wants and needs more signings before the end of the summer window | Football News

2 weeks ago09 mins

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick says the club “want” and “need” to do more transfer business before the summer window closes on September 1. In preparation for his first full season in charge at Old Trafford, United have signed Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans for a combined £85m while also securing goalkeeper Karl Darlow…

WallStreetPR Announces New Report on China’s Gold Purchases and African Mining Investment

2 weeks ago02 mins

DALLAS, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WallStreetPR announces the release of a new report examining China’s gold purchases and the expansion of Chinese mining investment into Africa’s gold sector. The report provides an overview of recent developments in central bank gold buying, Chinese investment in African gold production, exploration activity across the continent, and…

Lincoln to Phase Out Chinese Imports, Expand U.S. Production

2 weeks ago05 mins

Ford announced plans to phase out the importation of Chinese-built Lincoln vehicles beginning in 2030. The Nautilus is currently imported from China, and Lincoln is expected to start importing the Corsair from China for the 2027 model year. It’s unclear if Ford will eventually discontinue the Corsair and Nautilus or move them into an existing…

UK rules out deporting ex-Hong Kong opposition leader after entry hiccup

2 weeks ago03 mins

Former Hong Kong opposition leader Wu Chi-wai, who has been granted permission to enter the United Kingdom, will not be deported despite earlier complications in his attempt to settle in the country, the British immigration minister has confirmed. In a written reply on Thursday to former Hong Kong governor Chris Patten, UK Minister for Migration…

Why Ondas Stock Is Sinking Today

2 weeks ago06 mins

Ondas (NASDAQ: ONDS) stock is losing ground in Thursday’s trading following the company’s second-quarter report. The drone specialist’s share price was down 6.2% as of 10:40 a.m. ET. The stock had been down as much as 10% earlier in trading. Ondas released its Q2 results before the market opened this morning and posted mixed results….