Henderson Land Development secured the first biodiversity loan in Hong Kong, receiving around HK$100 million (US$12.8 million) from HSBC and Hang Seng Bank for green initiatives at Central Yards, the company’s flagship mixed-use development on the New Central Harbourfront. This loan would provide a “scalable blueprint” for companies to achieve their sustainability goals and enhance…
Good morning. Donald Trump is due to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday evening, the first visit to China by a US president since he was last there nearly a decade ago, as he seeks to mend power and prestige weakened by the war in Iran. But the Middle East conflict he started – and seems…
Key Points For the past 175 years, Corning has manufactured glass for some of the world’s most revolutionary products. The company is now playing a key role in the artificial intelligence (AI) boom thanks to its optical fiber solutions for data centers. Corning just signed a major optical fiber deal with Nvidia, which could significantly…
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Tech Advisor reports that Google’s new screenless Fitbit Air fitness tracker is now available for pre-order, but the popular Obsidian color is already backordered on official Google stores. Other available colors including Berry, Fog, and Lavender remain in stock for immediate shipping, while third-party retailers show varying…
Turkey’s Black Sea coast sees severe floods, 12 injured (Photo credit: X) Torrential overnight rain in Turkey’s Havza on Wednesday triggered severe floods in northern Samsun province, affecting homes and businesses, sweeping away vehicles and leaving at least 12 people injured.The intense rainfall began on Tuesday, causing rivers and streams in the Black Sea region…
As the early summer season approaches after weeks of heavy rain, reports of “flying ants” have emerged across Hong Kong, sparking concerns that the insects could cause a nuisance and even damage homes. Social media users also shared photos of the insects circling street lights in the evening or of their carcasses scattered across toilet…
Manchester United are ready to open talks with Michael Carrick about him continuing as head coach beyond the end of the season. Formal discussions are expected to begin before United’s final game at Brighton on May 24. United’s bosses have not completely ruled out the possibility of someone else taking charge for next season, and…
Healthy ageing is increasingly linked to lifestyle choices rather than genetics alone. Experts highlight quality sleep, regular physical activity, balanced nutrition and stress management as key habits that may improve overall well-being and support longer, healthier lives. Updated On – 13 May 2026, 03:56 PM Representational Image Hyderabad: Living longer is…
U.S. stock futures were mixed on Wednesday after Monday’s mostly lower close. Dow Jones futures fell, whereas S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices were rising. This follows President Donald Trump‘s visit to China along with Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang, Tesla Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:TSLA) Elon Musk, Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) Tim Cook, BlackRock Inc.‘s (NYSE:BLK) Larry…
Blackstone has walked away from a proposed US$4 billion (HK$31.2 billion) tie-up with Hong Kong’s New World Development (0017) after the indebted property developer refused to cede control, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Blackstone declined to comment. New World did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment….