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Hong Kong

HK star Julian Cheung reportedly rich enough to support 3 generations of his family

Hong Kong singer-actor Julian Cheung has scaled back his acting commitments in recent years to focus on projects he genuinely enjoys.
Hong Kong singer-actor Julian Cheung has scaled back his acting commitments in recent years to focus on projects he genuinely enjoys.

Nov 4 Hong Kong (Happy Valley) preview

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Hong Kong economy’s surprise jump takes growth to five-year high

A surge in Hong Kong’s exports, powered by strong global demand for electronics amid the AI supercycle, has been a key driver of growth for the transshipment hub and gateway to China.
A surge in Hong Kong’s exports, powered by strong global demand for electronics amid the AI supercycle, has been a key driver of growth for the transshipment hub and gateway to China.

Hong Kong logs new record for hottest October

The Hong Kong Observatory reported a monthly mean temperature of 27.6 deg C on Nov 1.
The Hong Kong Observatory reported a monthly mean temperature of 27.6 deg C on Nov 1.

Hong Kong to sentence activist Joshua Wong on Nov 5

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong (seen here in September 2020) pleaded guilty to collusion charges in September.
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong (seen here in September 2020) pleaded guilty to collusion charges in September.

MoneySmart data breach hits S’pore, HK users; IC numbers, financial info potentially exposed

MoneySmart operates an online platform that allows consumers to evaluate, compare and purchase products.
MoneySmart operates an online platform that allows consumers to evaluate, compare and purchase products.

Crypto.com to shutter consumer app in Hong Kong in February

Crypto.com said its consumer-facing app will not be made available to users in Hong Kong as of Feb 1, 2027.
Crypto.com said its consumer-facing app will not be made available to users in Hong Kong as of Feb 1, 2027.

China vows to boost yuan liquidity, back Hong Kong markets

China’s vice-premier He Lifeng said China will continue to support a free and open economic environment in Hong Kong.
China’s vice-premier He Lifeng said China will continue to support a free and open economic environment in Hong Kong.

Guns from US smuggled into North Korea by Hong Kong network, sources say

The weapons were loaded alongside diplomats’ belongings onto a cargo ship that was named the Sun Rich.
The weapons were loaded alongside diplomats’ belongings onto a cargo ship that was named the Sun Rich.

HSBC to open Hong Kong AI Institute following Singapore launch

Georges Elhedery, Group CEO of HSBC, speaking during Hong Kong FinTech Week in Hong Kong on Nov 2.
Georges Elhedery, Group CEO of HSBC, speaking during Hong Kong FinTech Week in Hong Kong on Nov 2.

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