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Hong Kong, September 5, 2025 — What began as a whimsical attraction above Central Harbourfront quickly deflated—literally and figuratively—for organisers of the AIA International Hot Air Balloon Festival.…
Hong Kong, September 5, 2025 — HSBC has unveiled a notable leadership shake-up in its Hong Kong operations, appointing Maggie Ng as CEO of HSBC Hong Kong and…
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump called China’s largest-ever military parade both “beautiful” and “impressive”, before dismissing it as a spectacle carefully staged to catch his eye. “I thought…
Beijing, September 5, 2025 — China’s quest to reduce its dependence on foreign technology is entering a defining phase as domestic artificial intelligence (AI) chipmakers confront their greatest…
Singapore, September 5, 2025 — The Straits Times Index (STI) kicked off the trading day on a confident note, rising to approximately 4,307 points, marginally above Wednesday’s close…
Hong Kong, September 5, 2025 — Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index opened with minimal movement Friday morning, signaling a cautious shift in sentiment after a week marked by…
Bangkok, September 5, 2025 — Netflix is dramatically deepening its presence in Southeast Asia, investing over US$200 million (RM870 million) in Thailand over the past four years to…
Beijing, September 5, 2025 — Chinese President Xi Jinping has set the stage for what many analysts describe as a turning point in global power politics. At a…
Hong Kong, September 5, 2025 — Starbucks is drawing significant investor interest in its China operations, with several potential suitors reportedly valuing the business at up to US$5…
Kuala Lumpur, September 4, 2025 — Versatile midfielder Stuart Wilkin emerged as the driving force behind Malaysia’s 2–1 friendly victory over Singapore at the National Stadium in Bukit…
