Hong Kong has a “huge opportunity” to become a global finance hub for multicurrency stablecoins but being a “first mover” in the market would be key to success, according to PwC. “From an ecosystem perspective, having stablecoin issuers is just the first part of the puzzle,” said Peter Brewin, partner at PwC Hong Kong. He…
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Co-organised by the HKSAR Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 10th Belt and Road Summit will return to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on September 10-11. Bringing together over 90 speakers from 18 Belt and Road economies,…
China is making progress in artificial intelligence “agentic frameworks”, the tools required to make AI agents, as the country’s tech giants begin to take on US players such as AutoGen and OpenAI Swarm. Tencent Holdings was the latest to join the fray after the Shenzhen-based company open-sourced its new Youtu-Agent agentic framework on Tuesday. Developed…
China’s drive for economic self-reliance is raising the spirits and prospects of its semiconductor industry, as insiders expect more home-grown technologies after Washington revoked waivers for some foreign-owned chipmakers’ factories in China to use US technologies in their operations. The Chinese branches of South Korean chipmakers Samsung and SK Hynix, as well as Intel Semiconductor…
Difficulty: Summiteer (Level 3) China has introduced a new visa for young science and technology experts to support its goals of innovation and self-sufficiency. Starting October 1, young science and technology professionals can apply for “young talent” K visas under new foreign entry rules. The visa is for young foreign professionals in science, technology, engineering…
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] When the 44th Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and the 13th Salon de TIME open their doors this September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, not only will they showcase the artistry of global luxury names but also the resilience…
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] When the 44th Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and the 13th Salon de TIME open their doors this September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, not only will they showcase the artistry of global luxury names but also the resilience…
The Chinese embassy in Jakarta warned Chinese citizens in Indonesia to avoid crowds on the weekend as an outbreak of protests forced the Indonesian president to cancel his trip to China. “[Citizens and agencies should] improve security precautions, closely monitor local developments, minimise non-essential outings, steer clear of protest crowds and areas, and avoid visiting…
The iconic 2006 cult film The Devil Wears Prada continues to captivate fashion lovers, and a highly anticipated sequel, currently in production, is slated to hit cinemas in May 2026, 20 years after the original. Anne Hathaway, who is reprising her role as Andy Sachs, has been snapped on set in New York and is…
This article was first published on August 30, 1945 Fleet entering The first communique from the Hongkong Government to the people of Hongkong since December 1941 was issued this morning at 11 o’clock as follows: “Rear Admiral Harcourt is lying outside Hongkong with a very strong fleet. The Naval Dockyard is to be ready for…