IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 China’s AI investments are rapidly advancing, challenging America’s historical dominance in the field. 📉 The United States faces a brain drain of AI talent, with many experts moving to China for better opportunities. 🌍 The global AI race has significant implications, potentially shifting the balance of technological power worldwide. 🤝 There…
Representative image (Picture credit: AP) Asian equities were largely flat on Thursday while oil prices stabilised, as markets took stock of easing geopolitical tensions and awaited fresh cues on US fiscal and trade policy, especially US President Donald Trump’s looming tariff deadline. According to news agency Reuters, investors remained cautious amid uncertainties surrounding Federal Reserve…
Home » America Travel News » Russia Unites with UK, Australia, US, Canada, France, Germany, Netherlands, Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, and More in Issuing Urgent Travel Warnings to Avoid Israel and Iran Amid Escalating Tensions: What You Need To Know Sunday, June 15, 2025 As military tensions explode across the Middle East, Russia, the United Kingdom,…
A good relationship with the central government is of paramount importance as Hong Kong charts a new direction under the governance model of “one country, two systems”. The appointment of Zhou Ji as the latest director of the liaison office marks another stage for both sides to cultivate closer communication and cooperation in accordance with…
Hong Kong’s housing market is poised for a gradual recovery starting in the second half of this year, as population inflows, falling interest rates and a rebound in rental demand restore confidence, according to Bocom International. The investment bank said home prices could rise by 3 per cent over the next six months, followed by…
For mainland Chinese entrepreneur Wang Chaoyou, joining a Hong Kong delegation to the Middle East has fast-tracked his entry into the emerging market of Kuwait after an earlier attempt to gain a foothold fizzled out. “We were in discussions on a deal but couldn’t reach a consensus on the shareholding ratio – they asked for…
Hong Kong has secured relaxed visa arrangements for entry to some Gulf countries, with the city signing 59 memorandums of understanding (MOUs) and agreements with Qatar and Kuwait during the chief executive’s four-day trip to promote bilateral trade amid escalating geopolitical tensions. Leading a 50-strong delegation of business leaders and entrepreneurs from Hong Kong and…
Hong Kong has secured relaxed visa arrangements for entry to some Gulf countries, as the financial hub signed a combined 59 memorandums of understanding (MOUs) and agreements with Qatar and Kuwait during the city leader’s four-day trip to promote bilateral trade amid escalating geopolitical tensions. Leading a 50-strong delegation of business leaders and entrepreneurs from…
Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong and Macau affairs has called on the casino hub to “stand firm” amid the Sino-US trade war and explore new markets, according to politicians who met him during his visit to the city. Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office (HKMAO), on Sunday also emphasised…
Hong Kong’s tax revenue increased by about 10 per cent in the past financial year, driven in part by an influx of talent and a boost in property transactions, authorities have said. Commissioner of Inland Revenue Benjamin Chan Sze-wai on Friday also predicted a 7 per cent rise in overall collections for the 2025-26 financial…