Three tech IPOs raised roughly HK$9.2 billion Hong Kong raised $37.22 billion from 115 listings in 2025 – LSEG data MiniMax, OmniVision scheduled to debut on January 9 SINGAPORE, Jan 8 (Reuters) – Three Chinese technology firms debuted higher on Thursday after raising a combined HK$9.3 billion ($1.19 billion), setting the tone for what investors…
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (L) and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands during a ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, 05 January 2026, to sign a series of memorandums of understanding (MoUs) on cooperation in industrial exchanges, technology, the environment and other areas between the two countries. Photo…
Premier League title hopefuls Arsenal take on reigning champions Liverpool in a tantalising battle at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday night. Table toppers Arsenal are well-placed to dethrone Liverpool following a spectacular first half of the season and they can take another step towards glory by conquering Arne Slot’s inconsistent side. A narrow defeat courtesy…
When people who are overweight and obese stopped taking their weight-loss medications they regained weight faster than those who stopped a diet or exercise program, a new review has found. Weight loss medications containing semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, have taken off in popularity. But about half of people with obesity on…
Hong Kong’s banking sector is set for a landmark transformation as thousands of Hang Seng Bank shareholders vote on HSBC Holdings’ bid to take the lender private on Thursday morning. Analysts expected an overwhelming approval for the proposal, which offers shareholders HK$155 a share – 30 per cent higher than Hang Seng Bank’s HK$119 closing…
Note: The following is an excerpt from this week’s Earnings Trends report. You can access the full report that contains detailed historical actual and estimates for the current and following periods, please click here>>> Here are the key points: The outlook for corporate earnings has been improving in recent quarters, as reflected in steadily rising earnings estimates. As…
₹1 crore in cryptocurrency scam and forex scam” data-collapse-article=”false” > Published on: Jan 07, 2026 01:43 pm IST A WhatsApp message promising profits led a Ralegaon trader into a cryptocurrency trap that drained his savings and bank loans within weeks. A hardware trader in Ralegaon lost Rs. 1.37 crore after falling prey to a cryptocurrency…
Robert Lewandowski’s future has become one of the biggest question marks at FC Barcelona, especially after he was left as an unused substitute in the Spanish Super Cup semifinal. Following the win over Athletic Club, and amid links to a potential move to the Saudi Pro League alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, head coach Hansi Flick addressed…
Faisal IslamEconomics editor Inside the secretive lab which stores the world’s most powerful computer It looks like a golden chandelier and contains the coldest place in the universe. What I am looking at is not just the most powerful computer in the world, but technology pivotal to financial security, Bitcoin, government secrets, the world economy…
2025 was yet another year of incredible films. As you read my top ten favorites of the year, you may be surprised. You’ll see picks that you’ll agree with and some that will have you scratching your head. You’re not going to find some of these on any other top 10 list. But that’s the…