HONG KONG — In the latest sign of the growing edge China’s clean energy companies have on their U.S. competitors, the country’s leading electric vehicle battery maker raised $4.6 billion in its Hong Kong trading debut on Tuesday — the largest in the world this year. Shares of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd., or CATL, the largest…
Covid-19 cases in Asia have seen a surge in recent weeks, with Hong Kong, Singapore, and Thailand being the most affected. After the years of the pandemic, in which the world almost came to a standstill, the big question is whether Covid is back again. Authorities in Hong Kong and Singapore have urged caution but…
COVID 19 in India LIVE: As the world begins to breathe easier post-pandemic, a fresh reminder of COVID-19’s lingering presence has emerged. India is witnessing a gradual uptick in coronavirus cases once again, reporting 257 active cases nationwide as of May 19, 2025, according to official government data. The spike, although not alarming yet, comes…
Nick Kyrgios is back in UTS action when the 2025 UTS Tour rolls around to Hong Kong. The Australian – who reached the semi-finals in UTS New York last year – will be part of the roster for the event that runs from 14 to 15 October. “I’m super excited about being part of UTS…
New Delhi: A resurgent wave of Covid-19 is spreading through Southeast Asia, with densely populated regions in Hong Kong, Singapore, China and Thailand witnessing a spike in cases. Health authorities are on alert in major cities like Hong Kong and Singapore, China and Thailand have asked people to take new booster vaccinations. Most Affected Countries…
The surging number of Covid-19 cases in southeast Asian countries like Singapore and Hong Kong raised alarms in India, with health authorities conducting a review meeting and asserting that the situation in the nation was ‘under control’. Authorities in Singapore and Hong Kong have advised caution amid the rising Covid-19 cases there.(AP/Representative Image) Experts from…
Hongkonger and Christian William Soo Yau-kung beat the odds by starting a new chapter in his career eight years ago at the age of 50, relocating to the Islamic country of Qatar, an unconventional choice perhaps for expats. “Working for Qatar [Airways] is like playing an international match as I get to work alongside top…
Western Wayne fashion students are inviting the community to their annual CatWalk Fashion Show on Thursday at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. This year the show, titled “Eco Floral Fusion,” is focused on the theme of eco-sustainability. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. Free admission. The students will also host the show for…
Shares of battery maker CATL or Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Limited, soared more than 13%, after the company’s debut in Hong Kong’s stock market on Tuesday. The company raised a whopping $4.6 billion, making it the biggest initial public offering anywhere in the world so far this year.CATL is a global leader in electric vehicle…
The world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery maker has seen its shares jump on their first day of trading in Hong Kong, as it made the biggest initial public offering (IPO) so far this year. China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Limited (CATL) produces more than a third of all EV batteries sold worldwide and supplies…