Here’s APTRA Launches First East Asia Forum in Hong Kong to Address Shifting Travel Retail Dynamics and Regional Market Growth, What You Need To Know

Here’s APTRA Launches First East Asia Forum in Hong Kong to Address Shifting Travel Retail Dynamics and Regional Market Growth, What You Need To Know

Home » MEETING AND EVENT INDUSTRY NEWS » Here’s APTRA Launches First East Asia Forum in Hong Kong to Address Shifting Travel Retail Dynamics and Regional Market Growth, What You Need To Know Thursday, May 29, 2025 The Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association (APTRA) is preparing to hold its inaugural East Asia Forum in Hong…

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Judge bars Trump from revoking Harvard's ability to enroll international students

Judge bars Trump from revoking Harvard’s ability to enroll international students

On Thursday, just miles away from Harvard University’s commencement ceremony, a federal judge in Boston announced that she plans to issue a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration, barring the Department of Homeland Security from revoking the university’s ability to enroll international students. Shortly before Thursday’s hearing, the Trump administration blinked in its battle with…

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Judge extends order blocking Trump administration from revoking Harvard's ability to enroll foreign students

Judge extends order blocking Trump administration from revoking Harvard’s ability to enroll foreign students

A federal judge on Thursday extended a temporary order blocking the Trump administration’s revocation of Harvard’s ability to enroll international students. The extension came after the Trump administration said it would give the university 30 days to challenge the revocation, according to a letter attached to a Wednesday night court filing. The court document states…

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US to revoke Chinese student visas: What’s the likely impact? | Donald Trump News

US to revoke Chinese student visas: What’s the likely impact? | Donald Trump News

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s administration will “aggressively” revoke the visas of Chinese students studying in the country. The move comes amid the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to crack down on international students attending universities in the US, and at a time when Washington and Beijing…

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Roundup: New World $11B Refinancing Spooks Bankers

New World chairman Henry Cheng needs commitments from dozens of banks (Image: New World Development) New World Development leads this edition of Mingtiandi’s headline roundup, with the Hong Kong heavyweight testing banker nerves with its high-wire act over an $11 billion loan refinancing. Also making the list, Singapore’s Perennial plans a new hospital in China…

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Is Harvard refusing to tell Trump admin who its international students are? | Education News

Is Harvard refusing to tell Trump admin who its international students are? | Education News

President Donald Trump said Harvard University is refusing to tell the United States government who its international students are. On May 22, the Trump administration stripped Harvard of the federal government certification that lets it enrol international students. A federal judge on May 23 temporarily blocked the administration’s effort. “Part of the problem with Harvard is…

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Chinese students call measure 'Chinese Exclusion Act' after Rubio vows to revoke visas

Chinese students call measure ‘Chinese Exclusion Act’ after Rubio vows to revoke visas

WASHINGTON — Chinese students studying in the U.S. are scrambling to figure out their futures after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday that some students would have their visas revoked. The U.S. will begin revoking the visas of some Chinese students, including those studying in “critical fields” and “those with connections to the…

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Innovation, Investment, and Global Partnerships Reach New Heights in Hong Kong’s Healthcare Week

May 29, 2025 — Hong Kong — The fifth Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH) and the 16th Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair, both hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), have concluded successfully. As key components of International Healthcare Week (IHW) Hong Kong, the events brought together a broad range…

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