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Manulife, HSBC, Barclays lead big finance firms’ AI adoption in Hong Kong
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (229+ words) Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po launched an AI+ strategy in this year's budget speech to promote AI applications in the banking sector Manulife, HSBC Holdings and Barclays are among the big financial firms that have announced plans to boost their…...
Leapmotor targets global growth with Europe R&D hub, eyes Canada assembly
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (202+ words) Chinese EV maker lifts overseas sales target as rising fuel costs and easing tariffs boost demand abroad The Hangzhou-based carmaker, backed by Fiat owner Stellantis, has also raised its overseas sales target by 50 per cent, betting that higher fuel costs…...
China motorcycle brand ZXMOTO enjoys surge in popularity after historic win
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (267+ words) The on-track success translated into immediate commercial gains and generated online buzz for the company and its founder, Zhang Xue Chinese motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO experienced a surge in popularity and generated online buzz after securing a historic double victory in…...
NBA Europe gets US$1 billion bids, with more than 120 investors showing interest
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (169+ words) Competition set up by NBA and world governing body Fiba is set to tip off in 2027 with 16 teams, 12 of which will be permanent franchises The National Basketball Association (NBA) has received offers of more than US$1 billion for the right…...
Russia says it has taken full control of Ukraine’s Luhansk region
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (228+ words) A small sliver of land in the area has remained beyond Moscow's reach since 2022, and Kyiv denies that the situation has changed "The Russian defence ministry said on Wednesday that its "forces had taken full control of the Luhansk region…...
France suspects link to pro-Iranian group HAYI in foiled Paris bomb plot
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (228+ words) The group had posted a video on March 23 targeting Jewish interests and communities in Europe, naming Bank of America's Paris headquarters France suspects a pro-Iranian group known as HAYI to be behind a foiled attack on Bank of America's Paris…...
China ‘immersive’ fun buses see rise of mobile venues for karaoke, films, dim sum
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (205+ words) Innovative public transport twist even sees some buses become hairdressing salons; fans say trend turns exhausting commute into adventure In recent years, a new "city bus" trend has been gathering pace in southern China. In Guangdong province, some young people…...
Russian military plane crashes into Crimea cliff, killing 29 people
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (227+ words) The crash was likely due to a technical failure, with no survivors reported A "Russian An-26 "military transport plane "crashed into a cliff in Crimea, killing 29 people on board, due to a possible technical malfunction, Russia's defence ministry said early…...
Middle East oil shock jolts EV demand, putting Chinese exports in fast lane
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (226+ words) Orders for Chinese NEVs are rising along with footfalls at EV dealerships both at home and overseas, according to Nomura analyst The energy shock stemming from the Middle Eastern conflict may help Chinese electric-vehicle (EV) makers exceed their overseas expansion…...
Opinion | How selective outrage over Iran war exposes the limits of realpolitik
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (823+ words) From Iran to Afghanistan, the cold logic of ruthless pragmatism ensures human life and welfare are always the biggest casualties This is not to suggest that the Iranian regime has always been a victim. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps" transgressions…...