Hong Kong graduates believe the city’s finance industry is its most attractive and stable sector, making them more optimistic about career opportunities than their global peers, according to a study by the CFA Institute, which trains investment managers. The New York-based institute’s “2026 Graduate Outlook Survey”, released on Wednesday, found that 71 per cent of…
Hong Kong’s leader has vowed to expedite the growth of innovation and technology (I&T) across the product development cycle by streamlining the path from lab to market, including using a “dual-engine” strategy that partners with the finance industry. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu made the pledge at a ceremony on Thursday that marked the 10th…
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Hong Kong’s leader has vowed to improve livelihoods, put public housing projects on the fast track and foster growth in innovation and technology (I&T) in the new year. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu also described 2025 as a year full of challenges but also one that showcased perseverance. Lee made his pledges in his annual…
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A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter It turns out Nvidia’s earnings could only smother the blaze on markets for so long. Sign up here. Stock markets are tumbling again after a renewed selloff in tech shares on Wall Street on Thursday, and even though there were…
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Students at the Coder School in northwest Las Vegas are learning technology skills through robotics and coding programs designed to prepare them for future careers. The Silicon Valley-based program helps students develop creativity through hands-on technology education. Students are creating app ideas that could be used in real-world applications. Andrew Arriola,…
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook U.S. economic data starts flowing again on Monday, with construction spending figures for August. September jobs data is due on Thursday. Sign up here. More up-to-date labour and price figures are not due until next month and concern over the data’s…
Financials lead gains, ABN Amro rises on earnings SSE seeks to raise $2.7 bln for grid investments, shares soar Infineon raises 2026 sales target for AI power supply segment Nov 12 (Reuters) – European shares logged a second consecutive record close on Wednesday, boosted by financials as investors were relieved by a potential end to…
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets by Gregor Stuart Hunter A fuse lit on Wall Street turned explosive a day later in Asia, sparking the biggest losses for stocks in Japan and South Korea since April’s “Liberation Day” tariff announcement. Sign up here. The Nikkei 225 (.N225), opens new tab…