Reuters: Trump Asked Xi Jinping To Release Hong Kong Media Mogul Lai

Jimmy Lai The US President is concerned about the 77-year-old businessman's health. US President Donald Trump during his meeting with Chinese President Si Jinping in South Korea raised the fate of Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai, who is currently...

National Games: how co-hosting adds up for Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area

The National Games’ unprecedented tripartite hosting arrangement is a calculated strategy, showcasing the Greater Bay Area’s synergy while mitigating the substantial financial and logistical burdens on any single host city, according to experts....

AIIB office and fintech strategy a boost to Hong Kong’s ambitions

If there is a single message at the city’s flagship Fintech Week, it is that Beijing is pulling out all the stops to make sure Hong Kong will remain the nation’s premier international financial centre. Vice-Premier He Lifeng spelled that out at...

Nomination period for Hong Kong's Legislative Council election ends

The nomination period for Hong Kong's legislative election drew to a close on Thursday. The number of nominees linked to mainland Chinese businesses increased from the previous election, while veteran lawmakers decided not to run. All 90 seats of...

Franklin Templeton launches tokenized USD fund in Hong Kong

Franklin Templeton will enable investors in Hong Kong to invest in short-term U.S. government debt. Summary Franklin Templeton is launching a tokenized USD short-term money market fund in Hong Kong The fund gives professional investors access to...

Bank of England has unveiled plans to implement stablecoin regulations on November 10

The Bank of England stated on Wednesday that the UK will implement its stablecoin regulatory framework at the same pace as the U.S. Through a collaborative transatlantic task group, the initiative aims to protect jobs in the UK, promote economic...

Crisel Consunji: From Manila’s stage lights to Hong Kong stardom

Carlo Orosa - The Philippine Star November 7, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Award-winning Filipina actress, singer and educator Crisel Consunji proves that talent, purpose and heart can shine anywhere in the world. When a Filipina wins at...

Newswire : Millions suffer as Trump’s economy crumbles

By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent America’s economy is not collapsing by accident. Under President Donald Trump, Russell Vought, and Stephen Miller, a deliberate plan has taken hold, a plan that weakens the labor...

App State named among top institutions for business education in US and worldwide

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University continues to earn national and international recognition affirming its status as an innovator and leader in business education. For the 2025–26 academic year, four notable publications have named App...

Global study reveals widespread illegal shark fin trade nearly decade after international protections

Despite more than a decade of international efforts to curb the trade of threatened shark species, new research led by FIU marine biologist Diego Cardeñosa and Demian Chapman, director of the Shark and Rays Conservation Research Program at Mote...

Pakistan launches $100bn maritime uplift plan to expand fleet, ports, blue economy

Pakistan is implementing a $100 billion maritime development plan aimed at expanding its national shipping fleet, building new ship repair and recycling facilities, overhauling fisheries and upgrading maritime education, Maritime Affairs Minister...

Illegal shark fin trade persists despite protections

Despite more than a decade of international efforts to curb the trade of threatened shark species, new research led by FIU marine biologist Diego Cardeñosa and Demian Chapman, director of the Shark and Rays Conservation Research Program at Mote...

Chainlink Runtime Environment Aims to Unlock Capabilities of Onchain Finance

November 6, 2025 @ 10:33 am By Omar Faridi Chainlink Runtime Environment (CRE) aims to serve as the all-in-one orchestration layer tapping into institutional-grade smart contracts for onchain finance. Before the launch of the Ethereum Virtual...

Irish whiskey industry seeks new partners amid US trade barriers

IRISH whiskey exporters are feeling the strain of renewed US trade tariffs under the Trump administration, with producers warning of higher costs and growing competition from across the border in Northern Ireland. Since July, the US has imposed a...

GT Voice: IATA to add yuan for settlement, signals currency's growing role

Illustration: Tang Tengfei/GTThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced on Wednesday that it will add the yuan as one of the settlement currencies available to airlines and other suppliers through the IATA Clearing House (ICH),...

AM Best Assigns Credit Ratings of Zhibao Labuan Reinsurance Company Limited

HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of B+ (Good) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb-” (Good) to Zhibao Labuan Reinsurance Company Limited (Zhibao Re) (Malaysia). The outlook assigned to these...

15 in court over Hong Kong’s record HK$1.6 billion cryptocurrency fraud

A Hong Kong court has remanded an actor in custody while granting bail to lawyer-turned-influencer Joseph Lam Chok and 13 others, pending trial over their alleged roles in the HK$1.6 billion (US$206 million) JPEX cryptocurrency scandal – the...

Breakfast briefing: US belt-tightening takes hold, jitters haunt financial markets

Here's our summary of key economic events overnight that affect New Zealand, with news the mess in the US is getting worse as 'retribution' is ramped up. Markets are getting nervous. First, the US government shutdown is masking official data that...

Market Wrap: Sensex slips 148 pts, Nifty below 25,550 as financial, metal stocks drag

Indian stocks finished lower on Thursday, erasing early gains as investors paused after October’s sharp rally. Losses in financial and metal stocks weighed on the Sensex and Nifty, marking a second straight session of declines, while midcap and...

Uniting Global Minds to Shape the Future of Healthcare — The 3rd CREATE Symposium Opens in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In the era of artificial intelligence, the rapid advancements in AI and robotics are revolutionizing healthcare — reshaping diagnosis, treatment, and health management. How to deeply integrate these...