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    Hong Kong Draws Worldwide Travelers as Fashion Fest 2025 Transforms Public Streets, Harbourfront Piers, and Famous Museums Into a Citywide Celebration of Style and Culture

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    Home » Hong Kong News » Hong Kong Draws Worldwide Travelers as Fashion Fest 2025 Transforms Public Streets, Harbourfront Piers, and Famous Museums Into a Citywide Celebration of Style and Culture Published on November 29, 2025 Hong Kong is preparing for an exciting travel season as the city gets ready to host Hong Kong Fashion…

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    John Geddie

      Hong Kong mourns victims of blaze that killed 128 and counting

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      Two hundred still missing, search and rescue ended Eleven arrested in connection with city’s worst fire in decades Hong Kong officials hold three-minute silence on Saturday Britain’s King Charles sends condolences for ‘appalling tragedy’ HONG KONG, Nov 29 (Reuters) – Hong Kong on Saturday mourned the 128 people known to have died in a massive…

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      An employee works on the production line of Shijiazhuang No 4 Pharmaceutical Co in Shijiazhuang, Hebei province. Photo: VCG/VCG via Getty Images

        China bets on bio-manufacturing as new growth engine, bid for tech self-reliance

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        China is betting on bio-manufacturing to boost technological self-reliance and drive economic growth as part of the next five-year plan, elevating the sector on par with electric vehicles and semiconductors. Beijing is upgrading and expanding a nationwide bio-ecosystem, with 43 companies and research institutes selected in the first batch of pilot-scale manufacturing platforms for products…

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        James Pomfret

          Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades followed a year of safety complaints

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          Residents had raised concerns about fire hazards posed by ongoing renovation works HK authorities said last year that mesh used by contractors met fire safety standards, though police have since raised fresh suspicions Residents had also complained about use of foam insulation and workers smoking near scaffolding HONG KONG/BEIJING/SINGAPORE, Nov 28 (Reuters) – Residents of…

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          Cryptocurrencies can be tied to a traditional fiat currency to be used in lieu of the latter for payment. Photo: Getty Images

            Tokenisation: can Hong Kong unlock real-world asset potential?

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            One of the most exciting uses of the blockchain is the tokenisation of real world assets – the ability to represent traditional financial assets as digital units. In theory, you can tokenise anything: funds, stocks, bonds, commodities, real estate, private equity – even artworks. There are a number of compelling advantages to doing so, especially…

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            Antoni Slodkowski

              Hong Kong fire poses test for China’s grip on the city

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              Item 1 of 2 Thick smoke billows from the upper floors of a residential block at Wang Fuk Court housing estate during a major fire that engulfed bamboo scaffolding across multiple buildings, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, November 27, 2025. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY [1/2]Thick smoke billows from the upper floors…

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