In This Story The world’s largest EV battery maker just shook the global financing stage with its IPO in Hong Kong. CATL, or Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd., saw its shares surge 16% on Tuesday, raising $4.6 billion in the world’s largest public offering so far this year. How Trump’s tariffs could make your iPhone…
Shares of CATL debut in Hong Kong on May 20, 2025. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Shares of the world’s largest battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology rose over 11% in their Hong Kong trading debut on Tuesday. Shares were trading at 292 Hong Kong dollars apiece on the Hong Kong stock exchange premarket, compared…
Home » AIRLINE NEWS » United Kingdom Passport Holders to Benefit from Extended eGate Access at EU Airports Following Historic Agreement to Modernize Border Controls with Biometric Technology Integration Monday, May 19, 2025 The United Kingdom government has officially announced a landmark agreement with the European Union that covers multiple regulatory frameworks. A particularly impactful…
An H&M store in New York City on Nov. 19, 2024. Charly Triballeau | AFP | Getty Images When Gilberto Loureiro spent summers working in a textile factory as a teenager growing up in Portugal, he discovered that he felt “hate and love” for how clothes were produced. The work was tough: Loureiro’s job was…
Difficulty: Summiteer (Level 3) Kuk Po is a Hakka village in Hong Kong with more than 300 years of history. In January, it welcomed a few thousand people eager to explore its heritage. The Countryside Harvest Festival was Kuk Po’s first event to bring together cultural heritage, live music, art exhibitions and authentic food. One…
What will shopping for fashion look like 25 years from now? According to Nikki Baird, vice president of strategy and product at Aptos, the future is all about hyper-personalized, tech-enabled experiences. In an exclusive interview with WWD, Baird envisions a world where AI-powered personal assistants revolutionize the way consumers shop, decide and engage with fashion….
03:39 Major events reaffirm Hong Kong as a global art hub Major events reaffirm Hong Kong as a global art hub Visitors to Hong Kong last month would have seen first-hand how the dynamic metropolis has fully embraced art. Major international events, including the 12th edition of Art Basel Hong Kong and the city’s own…
Japan has strict building codes to minimize damage from earthquakes. Unfounded online rumors warning that a huge earthquake will soon strike Japan are taking a toll on travel firms and airlines who report less demand from worried Hong Kongers. People from Hong Kong made nearly 2.7 million trips to Japan in 2024. Although it is…
URBAN Smart Wearables, the well-known home-grown technology brand, has expanded its premium smartwatch line-up with the launch of the URBAN Genesis Smartwatch. Crafted to cater to users seeking a stylish yet feature-rich companion for everyday use. With a robust stainless-steel build, always-on AMOLED display and advanced health tracking, URBAN Genesis is an all-in-one wearable suited…
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Five students from Canadian International School of Hong Kong (CDNIS), claimed top honours at the 2025 Conrad Challenge Innovation Summit held at NASA’s Space Center in Houston, Texas. Competing as Team Kinection, the Grade 9 and 10 students qualified for the global finals…