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Global Market: China, Hong Kong stocks slide as oil surge fuels inflation concerns

Asian markets saw declines in China and Hong Kong equities on Friday. Crude oil prices surged above $100 a barrel, intensifying inflation worries. Investors remained cautious due to geopolitical risks and upcoming large IPOs. Technology shares received some support from policy expectations. Rising energy costs and liquidity pressures will influence…

The Economic Times

How to train at a Shaolin kung fu centre, like Victor Wembanyama and IShowSpeed

HONG KONG — Celebrities like National Basketball Association (NBA) stars Victor Wembanyama and Jaylen Brown, and multimillionaire streamer IShowSpeed, have one thing in common - they all underwent professional training in one of China's Shaolin centres. With the "Chinamaxxing" trend on the rise, many are drawn to martial arts such…

Bangkok Post

The moon meets the stars

Contemporary Japanese dessert cafe Kyo Roll En is known for its unique mooncake collaborations, usually bringing a taste of Asia to Thailand.

Bangkok Post

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China’s durian imports from Thailand and Malaysia soar as glut pressures growers

HONG KONG — China's durian imports rose 47%, year on year, in the first half of 2026, with Thailand and Malaysia posting particularly strong gains, according to customs data, as Southeast Asian exporters offloaded a glut of the fruit that had sparked a price drop.

Bangkok Post

Moonshot, DeepSeek, and the Great Chinese AI IPO Rush

Beijing's AI leaders are rushing toward the public markets, using IPOs to fund an escalating arms race against U.S. frontier models.

Fortune

British woman jailed for six years for blackmail after accusing banker of rape in Hong Kong

Hong Kong District Court says allegations against man are ‘completely fabricated’

The Independent UK

Global Market: Chinese stocks slip as AI, chip shares extend correction; defensive sectors offer support

Chinese stocks declined on Thursday as AI and semiconductor shares extended their correction amid profit booking in expensive technology names. Defensive sectors including banking, rare earths and gold stocks limited losses, while Hong Kong markets outperformed with gains in Tencent and broader technology shares despite lingering geopolitical concerns.

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‘A statement of freedom’: T-shirt slogan goes viral and book sales rocket in Taiwan after Hong Kong raids

Taiwanese people look on with concern at fate of Hong Kong’s independent booksellers, after series of arrests in recent months

The Guardian - AU

Hackney woman jailed for blackmail in Hong Kong after banker rape claim

Isabel Rose, 26, from Hackney, has been jailed in Hong Kong for six years

Evening Standard

British woman jailed in Hong Kong for blackmail after accusing banker of rape

Isabel Rose, 26, sentenced to six years for blackmail and perverting course of public justice over her allegations against British man

The Guardian - UK

Hong Kong jails British woman for 6 years for false rape claim

HONG KONG - A court in Hong Kong has sentenced a British woman to six years in prison after convicting her of blackmailing a compatriot for £100,000 over rape allegations.

Bangkok Post

Global Market: Chinese tech firms raise over $27 billion in Hong Kong to fuel AI, chip expansion

Chinese technology firms are actively raising substantial funds in Hong Kong. These companies are financing growth in artificial intelligence and semiconductor sectors. Advanced manufacturing and autonomous driving firms also tapped capital markets. This fundraising wave highlights investor confidence in Chinese tech innovation. Major deals are still anticipated in the coming…

The Economic Times

Global Market: Chinese stocks advance on AI, chip rally; Hong Kong shares slip

Chinese mainland stocks advanced, led by gains in AI, semiconductor and metal shares, while Hong Kong equities declined as investors booked profits in technology stocks despite optimism over China's long-term earnings outlook.

The Economic Times

Data centre component maker Zhongji InnoLight seeks $7 billion in Hong Kong listing

The listing, expected to take place on July 30, is the latest in a recent run of blockbuster debuts from Chinese AI-related companies in Hong Kong, indicating optimism for China's ambitions in the sector. The Shenzhen-listed Zhongji InnoLight said in a market filing that it was seeking to raise up…

The Economic Times

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Michael Burry Is Betting Big on Hong Kong Stocks. Why He Likes JD.com Shares Here.

Michael Burry is turning bullish on Hong Kong stocks and piling into JD.com’s shares.

Barchart

3 Hong Kong AI Stocks to Buy Now If You Want to Invest Like Michael Burry

Michael Burry is turning bullish on beaten-down Hong Kong AI stocks, JD.com, Alibaba, and Tencent, which could offer compelling long-term upside as the AI race enters its next phase.

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This Photographer Captures Hilarious Coincidences Most People Would Never Notice (35 New Pics)

Edas Wong has a remarkable talent for spotting humor in the everyday chaos of city life. By carefully observing how people, advertisements, shadows, reflections, and architecture interact, the Hong Kong-based photographer captures perfectly timed coincidences that resemble optical illusions and visual jokes. None of these scenes are staged, making each…

Barchart

The AI Inflection Is Likely to Support a Re-Rating of Baidu Stock

Baidu shares are up on reports it will upgrade its Hong Kong listing.

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Business Brief (July 20): U.K. Nationalizes British Steel as Chinese Owner Cries ‘Robbery’

AI startup Moonshot targets a Hong Kong IPO within six months, while Ikea plans to shutter eight more stores in China

Bangkok Post

The Speak Easy

The Opposites in Hong Kong is a mixology playground founded by Antonio Lai and Samuel Kwok.

Livingetc

5 Design Tricks That Keep Homes Cooler in Hot Countries, According to Livingetc's Global Editorial Team

These architectural details and foundational finishing touches are the secret to creating a home that's prepared to weather the rising summers

International Business Times

Shein Once Chased a $100 Billion IPO. Now It's Preparing to Go Public at Half That Value

Shein has cleared a major hurdle in its years-long effort to secure an IPO after securing approval from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's listing committee, according to different reports.

Caixin Global

The Week Ahead (July 20-26): U.S. To Impose 25% Tariffs on Brazilian Goods

Andy Burnham is expected to become U.K. prime minister; Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd. will enhance its T+1 trading session

The Economic Times

Hang Seng crashes over 2% as tech selloff hits Asia markets. Why Hong Kong stocks are falling on Friday?

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 2% by midday on Friday, weighed down by a global selloff in technology stocks as renewed inflation concerns dampened risk appetite. The Hang Seng Tech Index plunged 4%, with investors reducing exposure to technology and other growth stocks amid fears that higher inflation could…

The Independent UK

Substandard work and evasion of oversight helped fuel deadly Hong Kong fire, investigators told

An independent committee investigating the cause of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades on Friday heard arguments on how malpractices that had evaded regulatory oversight turned a small fire into a tragedy

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