Hong Kong’s economy grew by 3.1 percent in the first quarter of the year, the city’s government said Friday, though it warned US tariffs had heightened “downside risks” in the global economy. US President Donald Trump’s stinging tariffs of 145 percent on many Chinese products came into force last month. Beijing has responded with fresh … Read more
After long anticipation, the Global Sources Mobile Electronics Show was grandly opened at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. The event, as usual, attracted leading tech companies and served as a big stage for the latest innovations in the mobile segment. As a globally recognized smart tech brand, UMIDIGI marked its presence at the event with interesting … Read more
UMIDIGI will gather, once again, its fans and technology enthusiasts on April 18, 2025, during the Global Sources Mobile Electronics Show in Hong Kong. The event is a premier platform for showcasing the latest innovations in the technology segment. Multiple companies across the world will attend the event to showcase the future of their tech. … Read more
Under heavy skies, the minibus carrying Hong Kong politician Emily Lau rattles along a winding mountain road to Stanley Prison for a visit she finds all too familiar. Lau is the former chair of the Democratic Party, once the city’s stalwart opposition force but now seatless and preparing to dissolve as some of its veterans … Read more
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure A Hong Kong-based investment holding company has joined many firms that are incorporating Bitcoin in their balance sheets, turning part of the company’s treasury into cryptocurrency. HK Asia Holdings announced that it expanded its Bitcoin reserve after its newly formed board approved … Read more
Hong Kong markets fell over 2% on Friday as Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed, due to uncertainty around the U.S. economy. In Japan, markets returned to trading Friday after having Thursday off. The Nikkei 225 dropped 74.82 points, or 0.2%, to 37,677.06. Japan’s headline inflation rose 3.7% year on year in February, easing … Read more
Asia-Pacific markets rose on Tuesday, tracking gains on Wall Street, which ticked up after U.S. retail sales data appeared to ease recession concerns. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 index spiked 448.9 points, or 1.2%, to 37,945.42. Investors will be keeping a close watch on Japanese markets, as the Bank of Japan … Read more
Australia voiced unease on Tuesday over anonymous letters reportedly offering hefty rewards for information on a Hong Kong activist now living in Melbourne. Australian citizen Kevin Yam, a lawyer and longtime Hong Kong pro-democracy activist, was targeted in letters that carried his photo and alleged national security offences. The letters, first reported in The Guardian … Read more
Khalil Fong, a Hong Kong singer-songwriter who infused a soul and R&B sensibility into Chinese pop songs, died on Feb. 21. He was 41. His death was announced on Saturday by his record label, Fu Music. The announcement did not say where Mr. Fong had died or specify a cause of death, but it said … Read more
Hong Kong’s Cyberport, a government-backed business hub focused on Web3, blockchain and artificial intelligence, is ramping up its investment in emerging technologies to position the city as a global tech leader. On Feb. 27, Cyberport hosted the “AI Safety, Trust, and Responsibility” forum with international AI academic institutions to discuss AI governance, safety and responsible … Read more