The Hong Kong Sports Press Association (HKSPA) launched the 26th International Sports Press Association (AIPS) Asia Congress on Monday, gathering nearly 100 media representatives from 30 countries and regions to explore the future of sports journalism. Source link
Renowned Italian architects Michele de Lucchi, Carlo Ratti, and Mario Cucinella will speak at Hong Kong’s Business of Design Week this December, Italian consul general in Hong Kong and Macau Carmelo Ficarra told The Standard in an exclusive interview. Source link
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] This June marks Hong Kong’s first Intangible Cultural Heritage Month, but while celebrating the city’s unique background, it is even more important to remember that its social identity extends beyond food and art, seeping into every urban dweller and business stream. Just take…
Xiaomi has shaken up China’s electric vehicle market with the launch of its YU7 SUV. The tech giant received 200,000 pre-orders in just 3 minutes, sending its shares to a record high. With the YU7 priced 4% below Tesla’s Model Y, analysts say Tesla may be forced to cut prices as competition intensifies in the…
Investors are brushing off the Iran-Israel conflict as another brief distraction on the road to fresh highs. Steve Hanke thinks their complacency could prove costly. The professor of applied economics at Johns Hopkins University told Business Insider that Israel has been directly or indirectly tied to seven of the 19 major geopolitical events since 1950….
The United States and China reached a “framework” agreement aimed at implementing a deal based on bilateral trade talks that started in Geneva, Switzerland last month, the White House said. The clarification came shortly after US President Donald Trump said that the US had signed a trade deal with Beijing a day earlier, offering no…
Nvidia shares hit a record high on Wednesday, closing at $154.31 and lifting the chipmaker’s market value to $3.77 trillion. The move allowed the AI titan to reclaim the title of the world’s most valuable company — but one firm thinks the rally isn’t even close to being over. The stock extended its record high…
Summer is in full swing, as are Hong Kong’s dining activations and events. From new menu launches to special pop-up collaborations, there’s enough going on this weekend to keep every foodie busy, whether Indian food is your favourite or you prefer a brunch with breathtaking views. If these events still don’t tickle your fancy, our…
Hong Kong is rolling out sweeping capital market reforms, including improved IPO pricing mechanisms and a post-listing over-the-counter market. This is aimed at building on the city’s success in becoming one of the world’s leading IPO destinations in the first half of 2025 by number of listings and funds raised. The proposed updates, according to…
TIANJIN People walk past WEF signage at the National Convention Center in Tianjin on June 24, 2025, on the eve of the opening ceremony for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC25). (Photo by Jade Gao / AFP) The world is facing the “most complex” geopolitical situation seen in decades, the…