Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui Ching-yu (right) poses for a photo with National Financial Regulatory Administration Vice-Minister Xiao Yuanqi during a meeting in Beijing on Aug 18, 2026. (PHOTO/HKSAR GOVERNMENT) The National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA) said it will support mainland insurance institutions to invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed in…
We’re talking about its 10,000mAh battery. That’s huge by anyone’s standards, but it’s particularly noteworthy for the European market. Thanks to restrictive (and logistically costly) European laws, Chinese manufacturers often supply smaller batteries to the European market than they do to the domestic variants. At 10,000mAh, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max’s battery is comfortably…
The LIV Golf League is ending the 2026 season with its long-term future unclear, having been a dominant discussion point during a turbulent few years for men’s professional golf. Its arrival earlier in the decade sparked division and debate in a fractured men’s game, with players leaving the PGA Tour and DP World Tour to…
As the Hong Kong non-profit Para Site marks its 30th anniversary, it navigates a much-changed city under the new leadership of James Taylor-Foster. The 33-year-old British curator filled the seat of executive director last month—which has been empty since last year—of one of Hong Kong’s longest-running independent art institutions. Taylor-Foster envisions Para Site’s next chapter…
The stock market has been changing in 2026. The Magnificent Seven stocks are collectively lagging the S&P 500 year-to-date, while small-cap, international, value, and dividend stocks are all outperforming. That more defensive pivot might make some investors nervous, but I’m not sure there’s reason for concern yet. The economy has been in good, if not great,…
Aug 18, 2026, 07:00 AM ET How a team uses its fullbacks says a lot about how it approaches its game. Does it want to sit back and defend? Expect the wide defenders to be strong in the tackle and in the air. Is it a dynamic attacking side? You better believe the fullbacks will…
Berkshire Hathaway‘s (BRKA -1.08%) (BRKB -1.15%) second-quarter 13F is now officially filed, disclosing all the stock trades it made during the quarter, and ultimately offering a snapshot of the conglomerate’s current stock portfolio. No real surprises either. Although Berkshire was a net buyer for the first time in a long time, the additions were expansions…
From 29 October to 1 November, Asia’s premier culinary celebration spotlights exceptional fine wines and exclusive Only in Hong Kong flavours, followed by a month of citywide culinary celebrations HONG KONG, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The annual Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival is set to return bigger and bolder this autumn, transforming…
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian forces staged one of their biggest drone attacks on Russia since Moscow’s invasion more than four years ago, firing almost 800 drones just two days after launching a similar salvo, officials said Tuesday. Meanwhile, a Russian missile strike on a village in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region killed at least 10…
Football hasn’t stopped this summer, so to make sure you’re up to speed with how every Premier League is shaping up ahead of the new season we’ve taken a look at their preparations for the new campaign. From new managers and new signings to pre-season form and emerging talents, here’s the lowdown on how the…