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HSBC Premier in collaboration with trusted specialists lead the way in strengthening Hong Kong’s ecosystem to position the city as a global education hub

9 months ago010 mins

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Hong Kong’s reputation as a global education hub is gaining momentum, according to HSBC Premier’s latest Global Education Survey. The findings reveal that nearly seven in ten international parents with global education needs – particularly those living in the Greater Bay Area and…

ASTRI sees AI+ as the transformative force driving innovation and technology in Hong Kong and the GBA

9 months ago010 mins

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Aligning with the latest direction of I&T development outlined in the Chief Executive’s Policy Address – which calls for accelerating AI advancement alongside the development of the Northern Metropolis and the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone (the Loop) –…

Supply chain guru Victor Fung warns of ‘20% tax’ as tariffs reshape global trade

9 months ago02 mins

Hong Kong tycoon Victor Fung Kwok-king former chairman of supply chain management conglomerate Fung Group, warned on Tuesday that consumers around the world will ultimately bear the cost of a de facto 20 per cent tariff in global trade. Speaking at the Global Supply Chain Business Summit 2025 held by the Hong Kong University of…

China urges trade partners against tariffs as record surplus stirs tensions

9 months ago09 mins

China’s Li Qiang says global economy under pressure from tariffs Urges IMF, World Bank, WTO chiefs to act to protect free trade Analysts say China’s $1 trln trade surplus is driving tariff use Pressure on China to reform to boost share of global consumption BEIJING, Dec 9 (Reuters) – China’s Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday…

US to allow Nvidia H200 chip shipments to China, Trump says

9 months ago010 mins

Nvidia shares rise 2% in after-hours trading after Trump’s announcement US has concerns over AI chips aiding China’s military Trump says same approach will apply to AMD, Intel WASHINGTON, Dec 8 (Reuters) – The United States will allow Nvidia’s (NVDA.O), opens new tab H200 processors, its second-best artificial intelligence chips, to be exported to China…

US Congress unveils defence bill with curbs on China tech investment, biotech ties

9 months ago03 mins

The US Congress is readying votes on a sprawling bill that would restrict US outbound investment to China in sensitive sectors as well as federal government contracting with Chinese biotechnology companies, two controversial measures that were left out of similar legislation last year. The provisions were included in a compromise defence bill released on Sunday…

China’s exports top expectations on strong sales to non-US markets

9 months ago09 mins

Exports top expectations as non-US shipments lead amid high US tariffs Imports underperform, pointing to still-subdued domestic demand PMI surveys suggest exporters face challenging 2026 BEIJING, Dec 8 (Reuters) – China’s exports topped forecasts in November, driven by a surge in shipments to non-U.S. markets as manufacturers deepen trade ties with the rest of the…

As I see it | Politicisation of Hong Kong’s fire tragedy in Western media a new low

10 months ago02 mins

As sure as night follows day, you can always count on the big Western media outlets to politicise anything bad that happens in Hong Kong or on the mainland. So with the horrific Tai Po fire, you can be sure those platforms will go to town with that approach. The real cause of the fatal…

Xi woos Macron with sightseeing trip, but little in the way of deals

10 months ago010 mins

China’s Xi joins France’s Macron for trip to southwest China Rare for Chinese leader to accompany his guests beyond Beijing Macron overestimated what deals Xi could offer, analyst says China is constrained due to ongoing negotiations with US, EU BEIJING, Dec 5 (Reuters) – Chinese leader Xi Jinping accompanied French President Emmanuel Macron to Chengdu…

Building long-term careers: how HKTE’s online fairs connect global talent to Hong Kong

10 months ago09 mins

For any business hoping to drive growth in Asia, Hong Kong is the partner of choice. As a global business hub, the city continues to attract the world’s best and brightest to its shores with proactive efforts to build a diverse talent pool that ranks among the top in the world. By investing in targeted…