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Lessons from Hong Kong and China: What Malaysia can do to unlock its smart city potential
Malay Mail
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August 20, 2025
HONG KONG, Aug 20 — Imagine waking up and your kopi-o is already brewing because your artificial intelligence (AI) assistant knows you had a late night. It booked your e-hailing ride to the train station, reminded you to top up your e-wallet and...
Hong Kong Tourism Board launches Muslim-friendly campaign with Klook
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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August 19, 2025
Hong Kong Tourism Board and Klook launch “Jelajah Hong Kong” campaign, enhancing Muslim-friendly travel experiences across key Southeast Asian markets. SINGAPORE – Muslim leisure travelers have the same motivations as others: explore new cultures,...
Hong Kong jobless rate climbs to 3.7% in May–July
ETHRWorld Southeast Asia
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August 20, 2025
Hong Kong’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged up to 3.7% between May and July, compared with 3.5% in the previous three-month period, according to official figures released on Tuesday. The government noted that the increase was mainly...
Travel EAST to where Hong Kong’s skyline meets neighborhood soul
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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August 19, 2025
A top choice for return visitors craving a fresh angle on Hong Kong Island, or first-timers who value neighborhood immersion over postcard clichés. EAST carves out its niche by making you feel like a temporary resident rather than a transient...
Hong Kong: HKUST Launches World’s Largest AI Social Simulation
OpenGov Asia
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August 19, 2025
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has unveiled “Aivilization”, an ambitious large-scale AI multi-agent social simulation platform that marks a new frontier in the study of human-AI interaction. As artificial intelligence...
Jelajah Hong Kong powered by Klook and HKTB
TTR Weekly
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August 19, 2025
HONG KONG, 19 August 2025: Muslim leisure travellers have the same motivations as others: to explore new cultures, discover local experiences, and create meaningful memories. The key difference lies in their need to do so in line with faith-based...
World Games showing leaves Hong Kong much to celebrate
South China Morning Post
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August 19, 2025
Hong Kong has become accustomed to winning medals at top international sporting events, a departure from the past when places on the podium were scarce. The new-found success highlights the progress made in developing the city’s athletes and...
FWD Hong Kong introduces One&All insurance plan with tiered benefits
Insurance Asia
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August 19, 2025
FWD is also partnering with the Hong Kong Pharmaceutical Care Foundation. FWD Hong Kong has launched the One&All Medical Insurance Plan, a new product aimed at addressing gaps in Hong Kong’s healthcare protection, particularly self-financed...
Clarity on Hong Kong’s water procurement scandal needed quickly
South China Morning Post
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August 19, 2025
The Hong Kong government carries a heavy responsibility as a major procurer of goods and services. While there are well-established procurement guidelines to ensure value for public money, fair competition and accountability, irregularities may...
Ronaldo Gets Hero's Welcome In Hong Kong, Avoids Messi Pitfall Khaleej Times
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Cristiano Ronaldo was given a hero's welcome on Tuesday as he played a pivotal role for Saudi side Al Nassr in Hong Kong - where great rival Lionel Messi became public enemy number one last year for failing to play. The...
Shein eyes return to China with new Hong Kong float as hopes of a New York or London listing fade
This Is Money
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August 19, 2025
By DAILY MAIL CITY & FINANCE REPORTER Updated: 17:23 EDT, 19 August 2025 Shein is considering moving its headquarters back to China as it pursues a listing in Hong Kong. The fast fashion giant, which is now based in Singapore, is battling to win...
China's efforts reveal deep truth of decarbonization
China Daily Global
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By Michael Edesess and Christine Loh | China Daily Global | Updated: 2025-08-20 08:52 A technician installs power cables at a wind farm in Yancheng, Jiangsu province, in May. SHI JUN/FOR CHINA DAILY China is surging ahead in the race to...
China Is Worried About Dollar-Backed Stablecoins
Foreign Policy
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The power to control access to money is no longer the exclusive privilege of the sovereign. Increasingly, the rules governing how money is created, moves, and is held are enforced not by governments alone but by code, online networks, and...
China’s First 8K Space Film Beyond the Blue Star Set for Release！
Pandaily
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August 19, 2025
On August 19, China unveiled the release trailer for Window to the Blue Planet, the country’s first 8K live-action space film, announcing its nationwide theatrical debut on September 5, 2025. This marks the first film to carry the China Central...
China Market Update: Xiaomi’s Results Roar (Quietly) As Hong Kong & Mainland China Take A Breather
Forbes
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Xiaomi Q2 Earnings Overview Xiaomi fell by -1.23% in Hong Kong trading but reported earnings after the market's close. Revenue increased by +30.5% year-over-year (YoY) to RMB 115.96B from RMB 88.89 and versus expectations of RMB 114.90. Adjusted...
7 Reasons Why Dubai is the Global Hub for Business Events
The Enterprise World - Ohio
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August 19, 2025
What makes a city perfect for leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs to connect and collaborate? Is it the location, the infrastructure, or the vibe? Dubai is one of the few places in the world that has it all. A strategic global location,...
ZTO Reports Second Quarter 2025 Unaudited Financial Results
The AI Journal
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August 19, 2025
Parcel Volume Increased 16.5% to 9.8 Billion Adjusted Net Income Reached RMB2.1 Billion US$0.30 per Share Interim Dividend Announced SHANGHAI, Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (NYSE: ZTO and SEHK: 2057), a leading and...
Fiji Rugby Union pens new travel deal
The Fiji Times
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August 20, 2025
FIJI Rugby has secured a major new partnership with RNK Group Australia, making the company its Official Tours Partner for the next rugby season. The deal was signed on Friday, August 15 in Hong Kong by acting chief executive officer Koli Sewabu...
Exclusive! The Cyber Exposure Playbook: Mastering Continuous Threat Validation in Finance
OpenGov Asia
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August 19, 2025
As financial institutions confront increasingly sophisticated and relentless cyber threats, traditional, periodic vulnerability scans are no longer sufficient. Continuous threat exposure validation is emerging as a strategic pillar, providing an...
Haylo Labs purchase of UK chipmaker financed by Chinese money
The Times
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The UK government has approved the sale of a British chipmaker to a London fund, backed by up to $100 million of Chinese money. Plessey Semiconductors, which counts Meta Platforms as its key customer, has been acquired by Haylo Labs in a deal...