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Hong Kong poised to benefit from Singapore’s ‘crypto crackdown’: report
crypto.news
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July 4, 2025
Analysts say that Hong Kong could gain the upper hand in its expansion into a global crypto hub in the wake of Singapore’s regulatory crackdown on unlicensed firms in the region. A recent report by the South China Morning Post revealed that the...
China’s First Domestically-Built Aircraft Carrier Arrives in Hong Kong
The National Interest - Washington D.C.
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July 4, 2025
On Thursday, a People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) flotilla arrived in Hong Kong. Notably included in the flotilla was the Type 002 Shandong, China’s first domestically-built aircraft carrier. Thursday’s arrival marked the first-ever visit of the...
Hong Kong code of conduct would oblige legislators to ‘sincerely support’ Beijing
Taipei Times
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July 4, 2025
A new code of conduct in Hong Kong would require legislators to “sincerely support” Beijing’s jurisdiction over the territory and its chief executive, and prohibits anything that might “vilify” the government. The proposal for the new code,...
Hong Kong mourns loss of 2 stars of film and television, Chow Chung and Suet Nei
South China Morning Post
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July 4, 2025
Hong Kong is mourning the loss of two beloved film stars, Chow Chung and Suet Nei. Chow, known in recent decades for his roles as a “lovable old gentleman” in many local productions, died from pneumonia at the age of 92 on Friday, according to...
Hong Kong set to lead in empowering mediation with inclusive technology
The Malaysian Star
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July 4, 2025
HONG KONG, July 4 (Xinhua) -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government is actively advancing the development of legal technology, including online dispute resolution and the use of artificial intelligence (AI), HKSAR Chief...
Hong Kong residents warmly welcome visit of aircraft carrier Shandong, call it vivid platform for national security education
Global Times
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Students and teachers in Hong Kong toured the aircraft carrier Shandong of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, visiting various carrier-based aircraft on the flight deck, tried on deck crew identification vests, and took photos with naval...
Could Hong Kong Replace Singapore as a Regional Crypto Hub?
BeInCrypto
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July 4, 2025
Singapore is cracking down on crypto exchanges, while Hong Kong unveiled a new legal framework to encourage investment. Hong Kong may have an opportunity to attract crypto investment from across the region. China is also liquidating seized assets,...
Roundup: National identity, pride grow as naval fleet led by China's first homegrown aircraft carrier visits Hong Kong
Xinhua News Agency
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HONG KONG, July 4 (Xinhua) -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) celebrated the 28th anniversary of the city's return to the motherland with a significant visit from a fleet of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy, led by...
LHN proposes delisting from Hong Kong due to low trading volume, costs
The Business Times Singapore
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July 4, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Real estate player LHN has proposed a voluntary delisting from the mainboard of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKEX) due to concerns over trading volume and costs. The decision was approved unanimously by its board of directors on...
Number of semi-private schools seeking fee increases falls by 26% in Hong Kong
South China Morning Post
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July 4, 2025
The number of Hong Kong semi-private schools applying for a tuition fee increase has dropped by more than a quarter against a year ago, with the sector attributing the decline partially to the sluggish economy. A spokesman for the Education Bureau...
Over one-third of 41 cetacean strandings in Hong Kong last year linked to human activities, NGO says
Hong Kong Free Press
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July 4, 2025
More than one-third of stranded cetaceans found in Hong Kong waters and on beaches last year were linked to human activities, an NGO has said. The Ocean Park Conservation Foundation Hong Kong (OPCFHK), together with the Agriculture, Fisheries and...
Tropical cyclone closes in on Hong Kong as T1 warning to remain in force until noon Saturday, Observatory says
Hong Kong Free Press
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July 4, 2025
A tropical cyclone is moving towards Hong Kong and is expected to be closest to the city between Saturday and Sunday, the Observatory has said, as the T1 warning is in force. A resident walks in a park when the city is struck by hot weather. File...
Hong Kong’s wistful longing for its cityscape to remain unchanged
The Straits Times
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July 4, 2025
Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times catches up with its foreign correspondents about life and trends in the countries they’re based in. Hong Kong’s bamboo scaffolding is immortalised in many a Jackie Chan flick, with...
Chinese captain in Baltic sea cable damage case appears in Hong Kong court
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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July 4, 2025
HONG KONG (Reuters) -The captain of a Hong Kong-registered ship alleged to have damaged undersea cables in the Baltic Sea was assigned a lawyer in a Hong Kong court on Friday, with the case adjourned until September to allow the prosecution to...
Hong Kong activates stablecoin licensing on August 1 in major digital asset push
CryptoSlate
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July 4, 2025
Hong Kong’s stablecoin licensing regime is set to go live on August 1, a move confirmed by Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Christopher Hui. Speaking at the Hong Kong Digital Finance Awards on July 3, Hui stated the region is...
Hong Kong’s AI ambitions take shape with 90% of supercomputing capacity now in use
South China Morning Post
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July 4, 2025
Hong Kong’s ambition to create an artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem is bearing fruit, with more than 90 per cent of the city’s flagship supercomputing centre at Cyberport now in use, according to officials. The AI Supercomputing Centre, which...
Travel Food Services raises Rs 598 crore from anchor investors ahead of Rs 2,000 crore IPO launch
Financial Express
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Travel Food Services, operating a travel quick-service restaurant and a lounge business across airports in India and Malaysia, on Friday said it has raised nearly Rs 600 crore from anchor investors, days before its IPO opening for public...
Business : AirAsia Inks US$12.25 Bln Airbus Deal To Add 70 Long-Range JetsÂ
Bernama
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July 5, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- AirAsia has signed an agreement to buy US$12.25 billion (RM51.72 billion) worth of long-range Airbus 321XLR aircraft, with deliveries confirmed by 2028, said Capital A Bhd chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony...
China's first domestically built aircraft carrier visits Hong Kong in show of power
Euronews
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Published on 04/07/2025 - 13:26 GMT+2 China’s first domestically built aircraft carrier, the Shandong, docked in Hong Kong on Thursday as part of Beijing's campaign to boost patriotism, just days after the territory marked the 28th anniversary of...
China fears US will turn focus on it if Russia suffers defeat in Ukraine war: Report
The Economic Times
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July 4, 2025
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has told EU leaders that Beijing does not want to see Russia losing its war with Ukraine because the US would then shift its whole focus towards China, a candid admission that surprised officials in Brussels, a...