The parents of a Hong Kong infant are applying for a legal order to review welfare authorities’ decision to remove the child from their care, as they expressed “fear and anger” about arrangements for their son, Danny, to receive “medical intervention” against their will. Danny’s father, Tsang Wai-bong, and mother, Kwan Pui-sin, said they had…
GE Aerospace has partnered with Arizona-based StandardAero to help build and sustain the CT7-2E1 propulsion systems that will power the UK Armed Forces’ New Medium Helicopter (NHM) fleet. The collaboration follows the July selection of GE’s CT7 engine by Leonardo to power 23 AW149 multirole airframes it was contracted to deliver to the…
A local businesswoman has been recognised on the national stage after winning the Rising Star Award at the prestigious Business Awards UK. Founded by Lisa Stephens, Totally Tiaras creates beautiful handcrafted tiaras and bridal accessories using vintage jewellery, reclaimed heirloom pieces and bespoke designs, giving brides the opportunity to wear something truly personal while embracing a…
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) would proceed with its listing reform to allow confidential filings and a lower market capitalisation requirement, as part of the exchange operator’s plan to increase its international competitiveness, two sources told the South China Morning Post. The move would be a result of the exchange’s months-long consultations with market…
LONDON — Andy Burnham officially became British prime minister on Monday — the country’s seventh leader in 10 years — having already been elected as the leader of the country’s Labour Party last week. Burnham, who until recently was serving as the mayor of Greater Manchester, succeeded outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Speaking outside the…
Hong Kong student numbers at UK private schools experienced a record decline after Britain imposed a 20 per cent tax on fees last year, with total enrolment falling by 17 per cent and new admissions down by 26 per cent. A consultant specialising in student recruitment for British private schools said enrolment levels had returned…
Hong Kong has become the world’s most unequal society in terms of wealth distribution, a study has found, as the core drivers of income inequality in the city have shifted from wage disparities to capital concentration, reducing social mobility. The findings of the study, which analysed the evolution of income and wealth inequality in the…
Britain is holding a key local election on Thursday that could trigger the endgame for Labour leader Keir Starmer‘s beleaguered premiership, or win him a reprieve. Labour party veteran and Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is looking to win the parliamentary by-election for the Makerfield constituency in northwestern England, so that he can then try…
Today’s ESG Updates China Targets Record Renewable Energy IPO: China Resources New Energy is seeking to raise $3.6 billion through what could become Shenzhen’s largest-ever IPO, with proceeds earmarked for new wind and solar projects. EU Agrees Carbon Market Safeguards: The European Union has approved stronger price controls for its upcoming carbon market to help…
Chinese car maker BYD has said no to building cars in the UK due to the high cost of electricity (BYD) The high cost of energy is the reason Chinese car maker BYD won’t be making its cars in the UK, says BYD executive vice-president Stella Li. Speaking to The Independent at the launch of…