Budget carrier HK Express will cut its fuel surcharge on flights departing Hong Kong to overseas destinations by 12.8 per cent from May 16, reducing the fee by HK$50 (US$6.38) to HK$339 per leg, the airline has said. The reduction, revealed on its website on Wednesday, excludes mainland China routes, and follows lower fuel prices…
Donald Trump’s arrival in Beijing will mark a critical moment for the world’s most consequential bilateral relationship. The visit is the first from an American president since Trump’s last trip in 2017 – and is playing out against a backdrop of what’s been years of intensifying rivalry between the world’s largest economies – and more…
Hong Kong’s labour minister has dismissed calls to review the city’s immigration scheme for non-local graduates or to lower thresholds for talent schemes, despite a sharp decline in entry-level roles, arguing that the workforce is shrinking and the number of local degree holders is insufficient to meet demand. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun…
Earlier this year, several major international financial institutions expanded investments into AI-driven trading infrastructure as volatility surged across stock and forex markets. Financial media coverage throughout 2025 and 2026 increasingly highlighted how machine learning and algorithmic execution are reshaping modern trading environments, especially as AI-related equities continued dominating market momentum. The shift is becoming increasingly…
Image source: Getty Images Covid-19 caused the biggest stock market crash since 2008-09. And now we have something new to worry about – hantavirus. The early signs suggest that this isn’t on anything like the same scale. But it might be significant for one FTSE 100 stock in particular. Not another pandemic? So far, there…
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is coming to an end very soon, but it is not going out without a bang and several kisses. Before the show goes off the air, the CBS late-night talk show host has seemingly started a ritual of locking lips with the guests. This started with other late-night hosts…
Russia on Tuesday test-fired a new intercontinental ballistic missile as part of efforts to modernize the country’s nuclear forces, a launch hailed by President Vladimir Putin just days after his claim that the fighting in Ukraine is nearing an end. Putin said that the nuclear-armed Sarmat missile would enter combat service at the end of…
1 It’s no secret that Borussia Dortmund hold an interest in Hertha Berlin midfielder Kennet Eichhorn, who is regarded as one of Germany’s hottest talents. Speaking to media, BVB sporting director Ole Book discussed their interest in the teenager. “I do think he has a certain creativity,” Book told Ruhr Nachrichten. “We know him well,…
Key Points This summer, Elon Musk’s industrial space giant, SpaceX, is expected to launch its intial public offering (IPO) at a valuation of as much as $2 trillion, giving investors access to a profitable industry leader with a track record of success spanning more than two decades. But investors who plan to buy the stock…
If you were incredibly late to the party, you’ll have become aware of celebrities making their own brands of alcohol in March, when Margot Robbie’s artisanal gin, Papa Salt, hit the rocks. Specifically, bars were refusing to stock it because oyster shells had been involved in its distilling. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will…