[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] When Jiang Bo took up the helm as CEO of Clarity Medical Group (1406.HK) last year, the Hong Kong-listed specialist eye care provider was mired in severe financial losses and, more importantly, a history of governance issues. These issues triggered a trading suspension…
Marko Monroe wears many hats. Not only is he a reality TV star, stylist and designer, but he is also known for designing custom Labubu dolls for collectors from Lady Gaga to Marc Jacobs. Marko Monroe is a TV personality and fashion guru. Photo: @marko_monroe/Instagram Dubbed the “Labubu whisperer” by W Magazine, Monroe says he…
Once considered a niche hobby, video gaming is now decidedly mainstream, standing alongside films and TV series that dominate pop culture. With blockbuster adaptations, a billion-dollar streaming industry, and a growing list of celebrity gamers on the scene, video games are reshaping the world of entertainment. Some of Hollywood’s biggest names have shared their love…
As US destroyers closed in on Venezuela’s coast on Thursday, China condemned Washington’s military build-up and warned against foreign interference, backing Nicolas Maduro in a showdown that is drawing in powers far beyond the Caribbean. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that China opposed “any move that violates the purposes and principles of the UN…
A technical change in the latest model from Chinese artificial intelligence start-up DeepSeek could be a big step towards achieving China’s goal of AI self-sufficiency, as it shows a new level of coordination between local model developers and hardware makers, according to analysts and industry insiders. This week, the Hangzhou-based AI lab said its new…
Newly published details of the recent EU-US trade deal show the bloc cleaving closer to Washington on technology, security and commerce, potentially driving a new wedge into Europe’s relationship with China. A joint statement released on Thursday confirmed that the European Union will accept tariffs of 15 per cent on 70 per cent of its…
Hong Kong’s restaurant sector is in crisis, with a wave of closures, shrinking margins and residents lured by cheaper options locally and across the border. In this two-part series, the Post looks at the industry’s troubles and whether it can reinvent itself. Updated: 21 Aug, 2025 Source link
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When DeepSeek R1 launched in January, it sent shock waves through the tech world. Here was a large language model (LLM) capable of rivalling ChatGPT yet developed at a fraction of the cost. The breakthrough shifted global attention from Silicon Valley to Hangzhou, underscoring China’s emergence as a leader in artificial intelligence. This development was…
It’s not often that luxury brand advertising makes you stop and think about subjects beyond the beautiful clothes and accessories, which is why Gucci’s newly released autumn/winter 2025 campaign is a breath of fresh air. This season, the Italian luxury house has given us more food – and fashion – for thought with The Gucci…