Hong Kong’s finance chief has assured the public that the city can manage its debt after proposing the issuance of more bonds to accelerate the development of the Northern Metropolis, expressing confidence in the long-term investment returns from the megaproject. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po sought to reassure the public during a radio programme on…
Barcelona fans will be feeling pretty good after the draw for the Champions League round of 16. Coming out on the favorable side of the bracket, Hansi Flick’s side have the chance to advance to the final without having to face up against most of Europe’s elite, giving them an excellent chance to live up…
Market Overview Crypto market capitalisation has fallen back to $2.3 trillion, remaining at Thursday’s low. The upward momentum gained at the beginning of the week has not developed further, with traders preferring to sell as prices rise. Over the past three weeks, the market has mainly traded within the $2.20–2.40 trillion range. Local resistance roughly…
ComingSoon is debuting an exclusive trailer for the upcoming U.S. debut of Viaplay International’s crime drama series Double Stakes. The eight-part action thriller hails from the Ukrainian Producers Hub. “It follows a soldier who after being discharged from the front, challenges the circles of crime and corrupt officials in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv. On the very…
Nine residential sites will be offered to developers in the coming financial year to provide about 6,650 flats under a Hong Kong land sale programme, after authorities highlighted the property market had stabilised in the latest budget. Combined with other land sources, such as urban redevelopment, private development and projects linked to railway properties, the…
Feb. 27, 2026, 8:15 a.m. ET See Elle Fanning‘s fashion on the red carpet throughout her career, from child actor to Hollywood starlet. Kevork Djansezian, USA TODAY Elle Fanning and boyfriend Gus Wenner attend the 83rd Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 11, 2026, in Beverly Hills, California. Amy Sussman, Getty Images The “Sentimental Value” star…
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The Chinese New Year of the Horse kicked off at a restaurant in Richmond, BC with good news about tourism to Asia, at a dinner presented by the Hong Kong Tourism Board and Korean Air. While dining on a multi-course meal at the Fortune Terrace Chinese Restaurant, invited travel advisors learned that Hong Kong is…
New York — Technology stocks aren’t carrying the market like they used to — but investors can protect their portfolios during the volatility. After years of powering the market on the promise of revolutionizing productivity, tech and AI stocks have hit a lull. It’s been four months since the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite hit a record…
Less than half of Hong Kong employees feel happy at work, a survey has found, ranking the city’s workplace happiness the lowest among eight Asia-Pacific economies, including Singapore. Recruitment platform Jobsdb on Friday released its survey of 1,020 local workers. The poll also found that 44 per cent of local respondents reported burnout at work…