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HSBC Establishes Major AI and Emerging Technologies Research Institute in Hong Kong

HSBC Establishes Major AI and Emerging Technologies Research Institute in Hong Kong

HSBC Establishes Major AI and Emerging Technologies Research Institute in Hong Kong

Sino Biopharmaceutical Licenses Six Oncology Programs to Boehringer Ingelheim in Multi-Billion Dollar Deal

Sino Biopharmaceutical Licenses Six Oncology Programs to Boehringer Ingelheim in Multi-Billion Dollar Deal

Sino Biopharmaceutical Licenses Six Oncology Programs to Boehringer Ingelheim in Multi-Billion Dollar Deal

Hong Kong Customs Seizes Endangered Shark Fins at Airport, Arrests Passenger

Hong Kong Customs Seizes Endangered Shark Fins at Airport, Arrests Passenger

Hong Kong Customs seized approximately 31 kilograms of suspected scheduled dried shark fins from endangered species at Hong Kong International Airport on November 7. The estimated market value of the seized fins is about $130,000. A 51-year-old Mainland female passenger, who arrived in Hong Kong from Brazil via Ethiopia, was intercepted during customs clearance. The suspected shark fins were discovered in her check-in baggage. Following an inspection by officers from the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD), it was confirmed that the dried shark fins were likely from endangered species listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and regulated by Hong Kong's Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap. 586). The woman was subsequently arrested by Customs officers and has been charged by the AFCD with one count of illegal import of an Appendix II species. The case has been handed over to the AFCD for f...

Financial Leaders Sidestep Beijing's Asset Scrutiny, Praise Hong Kong's Wealth Boom at Summits

Financial Leaders Sidestep Beijing's Asset Scrutiny, Praise Hong Kong's Wealth Boom at Summits

Financial Leaders Sidestep Beijing's Asset Scrutiny, Praise Hong Kong's Wealth Boom at Summits

Qianhai Emerges as Key Hub for Asia-Pacific Cooperation Ahead of APEC Meeting

Qianhai Emerges as Key Hub for Asia-Pacific Cooperation Ahead of APEC Meeting

Qianhai Emerges as Key Hub for Asia-Pacific Cooperation Ahead of APEC Meeting

China and Hong Kong Stocks Decline Amid Global Tech Selloff and AI Concerns

China and Hong Kong Stocks Decline Amid Global Tech Selloff and AI Concerns

China and Hong Kong Stocks Decline Amid Global Tech Selloff and AI Concerns

Nvidia H200 AI Chips Face Customs Blockade in Hong Kong Amid China's Semiconductor Self-Reliance Push

Nvidia H200 AI Chips Face Customs Blockade in Hong Kong Amid China's Semiconductor Self-Reliance Push

Nvidia H200 AI Chips Face Customs Blockade in Hong Kong Amid China's Semiconductor Self-Reliance Push

American Young Entrepreneurs Engage with Hong Kong Tech and Culture at Summit

American Young Entrepreneurs Engage with Hong Kong Tech and Culture at Summit

A delegation of over 10 young American entrepreneurs participated in a five-day exchange program in Hong Kong from November 4 to 8, 2026. Organized by the Chinese Young Entrepreneurs Association, the '2026 China-US Young Entrepreneurs "Beijing • Hong Kong Tour"' aimed to foster understanding of Hong Kong's business environment, innovation, and culture. The delegates visited technology enterprises, including SenseTime, government institutions like the Legislative Council, and cultural landmarks such as the West Kowloon Cultural District. A key event was their attendance at the Youth Development Summit • Hong Kong, hosted by the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau of the HKSAR Government. This initiative aligns with President Xi Jinping's goal to invite 100,000 young Americans to China for exchange programs over five years. The American entrepreneurs, all founders of their own companies, engaged in thematic sessions covering artificial intelligence, start-up investment, and the integration of culture, sports, and ...

After the US midterm rout of Trumpism, the world struggles to trust America again

After the US midterm rout of Trumpism, the world struggles to trust America again

The U.S. midterm rout of President Donald Trump's stewardship doesn't mean the world trusts America again

US stocks rally and claw back more of last week's losses as oil prices swing lower

US stocks rally and claw back more of last week's losses as oil prices swing lower

The U.S. stock market rallied to its best day since April and clawed back more of its big loss from last week as oil prices swing lower

Stocks find firmer ground but Nvidia woes pose fresh test, oil falls

Stocks find firmer ground but Nvidia woes pose fresh test, oil falls

By Dhara Ranasinghe and Jiaxing Li LONDON, Nov 9 (Reuters) - World stocks nudged up from six-month lows on Monday, recovering slightly from last week's tech-led rout, though a sharp fall in AI bellwether Nvidia was already shaping up as a fresh test of sentiment.

OECD Reports Halving of Global Plastic Waste Trade Between 2014 and 2024, Significant Decline in 2024

OECD Reports Halving of Global Plastic Waste Trade Between 2014 and 2024, Significant Decline in 2024

Global trade in plastic waste and scrap has more than halved between 2014 and 2024, according to a working paper by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). In 2024 alone, reported trade saw a significant decline of 7.7%, reaching 6.2 million tonnes, marking the largest year-on-year decrease since 2020. This trend indicates a substantial shift in the international movement of plastic waste. Over the past decade, the destinations for plastic waste trade have also evolved. Exports to China and Hong Kong experienced a notable decline after 2017, while Europe and non-OECD countries in Asia have emerged as the primary destinations for plastic waste. The OECD's analysis tracks these shifts, providing insights into the changing geography of plastic waste trade and its implications for global environmental policies.