Opinion | Low-altitude economy can soar if Hong Kong plays to its strengths

Opinion | Low-altitude economy can soar if Hong Kong plays to its strengths

Hong Kong is on the cusp of a transformative shift as it embraces the low-altitude economy, a rapidly growing sector poised to revolutionise industries, reshape urban landscapes and redefine modern living. Advances in artificial intelligence, intelligent networks and human-computer interaction are driving the integration of autonomous aerial vehicles and drones into everyday life. Globally, the…

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China unveils rule to counter ‘discriminatory’ measures in international IP disputes

China unveils rule to counter ‘discriminatory’ measures in international IP disputes

The State Council, China’s cabinet, on Wednesday issued a regulation saying the country may take countermeasures if foreign countries impose discriminatory or restrictive measures against its citizens or organisations in intellectual property disputes. It issued the rule as part of Beijing’s efforts to strengthen its toolbox to counter external “containment and suppression”. The rule, part…

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U.S. stocks bounced back on tariff relief. How to protect your portfolio from more volatility.

U.S. stocks bounced back on tariff relief. How to protect your portfolio from more volatility.

Published: March 6, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. ET Investors got what they wanted on Wednesday — temporary tariff relief from the Trump administration that finally halted a two-day selloff that sent the stock market into a tailspin earlier this week.  However, so-called reciprocal tariffs on foreign imports from all major U.S. trading partners are still coming in…

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Puma and Brooks Sports settle running shoe trademark dispute

Puma and Brooks Sports settle running shoe trademark dispute

In 2022, Puma sued Brooks for using “Nitro” to advertise its running shoes. Credit: mega noer cahyani/Shutterstock. Germany-based footwear and apparel brand Puma and Brooks Sports, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, have reached a settlement in running shoe patent and trademark infringements disputes.   The resolution comes after both companies filed motions to dismiss their respective lawsuits with…

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Editorial | Tokenised legal notice in Hong Kong shows value of courts keeping up with tech

Editorial | Tokenised legal notice in Hong Kong shows value of courts keeping up with tech

Hong Kong’s legal system is, in many respects, playing catch up with developments around the world which have seen new technology embraced and deployed. Progress has been made in the use of remote hearings and the electronic filing of court documents, with voice-to-text recording of proceedings and broadcasting of cases trialled. In the fast-developing field…

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