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Antengene Announces Exclusive License Agreement with MPM BioImpact-Established K2 Therapeutics for ATG-106 and Option for Undisclosed Bispecific TCE

BOSTON, SINGAPORE and HONG KONG, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Antengene Corporation Limited ("Antengene", SEHK: [6996 HK]), a leading innovative, commercial-stage global biotech company dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class and/or best-in-class medicines for autoimmune diseases, solid tumors and hematological malignancies indications, today announced that it has entered into…

AAP

Chinese EV brands signal Southeast Asia expansion at Hong Kong auto expo

China's electric vehicle makers are using Hong Kong's annual auto expo this week to signal their ambitions in the Southeast Asian market, with some brands rolling out right-hand drive models for the region's roads.

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong Brings the PUMA HYROX World Championships to the APAC Region for the First Time in 2027

HONG KONG, June 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HYROX has officially announced that Hong Kong will host the 2027 PUMA HYROX World Championships. The sport's pinnacle event will take over the AsiaWorld-Expo from 10 - 13th June 2027.The decision to bring the World Championships to Hong Kong marks a true full-circle…

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'There's no soul': Tony Leung weighs in on AI in filmmaking

Hong Kong superstar Tony Leung Chiu-wai expresses concerns about AI's impact on cinema, calling it a "double-edged sword" that could lead to job losses and a focus on "popcorn movies" lacking soul. He laments the decline of big-screen viewing, preferring films be experienced in cinemas. Leung also touched upon the…

The Economic Times

Hong Kong hospital faces scrutiny after surgical blunder causes elderly woman’s death

Surgeon mistakenly operates on wrong organ

The Independent UK

Dragon Boat Festival links modern China to traditions more than 2,000 years old

The Dragon Boat Festival is a more than 2,000-year-old Chinese holiday celebrated across mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan

The Independent UK

World rapid and blitz championships in Hong Kong highlights chess boom in Asia

The €500,000 tournament has attracted several strong national teams, plus the favourites, WR Chess, led by the world No 1, Magnus Carlsen

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DFSK Accelerates Global Expansion with Debut of the Right-Hand-Drive E5 PLUS in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DFSK, the new energy vehicle brand under SERES Group (HKEX: 09927), today unveiled the right-hand-drive (RHD) version of the E5 PLUS at the 2026 International Automotive & Supply Chain Expo (Hong Kong), marking a major milestone in the brand's global expansion.The debut of…

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NOVVA Group acquires 120 MWp Philippines solar project, anchoring its AI-era power platform in Southeast Asia

HONG KONG, June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NOVVA Group ("Novva"), a global AI-enabling energy infrastructure platform, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of San Jose Solar Power Plant ("SJSP"), a utility-scale solar PV project in Bukidnon, Mindanao, from Mabuhay Power Holdings Corporation. The acquisition…

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'Do not use': US banking giants JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs restrict Anthropic AI access abroad. Here's why

Major US banks, JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs, have restricted employees outside the US from using advanced AI tools like Anthropic's Claude. This move signals growing global concerns over AI governance and potential national security risks, prompting US authorities to tighten export controls. European nations are also pushing for 'sovereign…

The Economic Times

Border Force officer and Hong Kong trade official jailed for spying for China

Peter Wai and Bill Yuen sentenced to 10 and eight years in first convictions under National Security Act

The Guardian - UK

UK border official and former Hong Kong cop jailed for spying on behalf of China

A former U.K. border official and a retired Hong Kong police officer have been sentenced for spying on dissidents in Britain

The Independent UK

Chinese-British nationals jailed after being convicted of spying on exiled Hong Kong dissidents

The sweeping National Security Law, which severely curtailed freedoms in Hong Kong, contributed to years of strained ties between Beijing and London.

Euronews

‘Deliberate and serious actions’: UK court jails 2 Chinese-British nationals for spying on Hong Kong dissidents

A British court on Thursday jailed two dual Chinese-British nationals for spying on UK-based Hong Kong dissidents, calling their actions “deliberate, concerted, and serious.”

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The Independent UK

Two men jailed in UK for spying for China

Peter Wai conducted ‘shadow policing’ operations on Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters living in the UK on the orders of his handler Bill Yuen

Evening Standard

Hong Kong spies jailed over ‘shadow police’ ops in UK

The dual Chinese-British nationals were arrested after a failed bid to snatch a fraud suspect.

Evening Standard

Heathrow special constable and his Hackney-based taskmaster jailed for total of 18 years for spying for China

Dual Chinese-UK national Peter Wai carried out 'shadow policing' ops on Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters and dissidents living in Britain on the orders of Bill Yuen, court told

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GAC Launches "Hong Kong ACTION 2.0" and Debuts the E9 Premium --GAC Brings All-Star Lineup to the 2026 Hong Kong International Auto Expo, Accelerating High-Quality Global Expansion

HONG KONG, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 18, the Hong Kong International Auto Expo officially opened. Embracing the theme "All New GAC, Going Global", GAC Group made a powerful impression with an all-star lineup across its three major brands GAC, AION, and HYPTEC. At the event, GAC officially…

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Tech Brief (June 18): Tencent Lets AI Agent Make Purchases Through WeChat Pay

Crealights takes step closer to Hong Kong IPO, Alibaba Cloud expands global footprint

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Hong Kong banking sector posts strong 2025 results as structural shifts open next wave of growth, says KPMG

HONG KONG, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong banks delivered solid headline performance in 2025, with the total assets of all licensed banks increasing by 7.1% to HK$26 trillion and operating profit before impairment charges rising by 5.5% to HK$337 billion. While lower interest rates compressed net interest margins…

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Informa Markets & MCH Group join forces to create a new international stage: Basilia Jewellery & Watch Fair | April 2027

BASEL, Switzerland, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Informa Markets and MCH Group – two of the world's powerhouses in global trade events – are collaborating for the first time. Informa Markets operates the world's leading B2B network for the jewellery industry and organises flagship events including JGW (Jewellery & Gem…

The Economic Times

At Hong Kong auto show, China automakers target wealthy in right-hand-drive markets

Chinese car companies are targeting wealthy buyers in right-hand-drive nations. They are introducing premium electric vehicles to new markets. This move comes as sales in China are slowing down. Brands like BYD and Zeekr are challenging established Japanese manufacturers. The Hong Kong auto show highlights these global ambitions. Chinese automakers…

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong closes schools amid intense rain

HONG KONG - ⁠Hong Kong’s observatory posted its highest black rain signal on Thursday at 12.55pm local ‌time, prompting schools to close and some businesses to halt, as residents were asked to take shelter and be on guard for severe flooding.

AAP

Tencent Cloud and China CITIC Bank International Limited Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement to Accelerate FinTech 2.0 Transformation

HONG KONG, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At Tencent Cloud Day Hong Kong, Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of Tencent, announced the signing of a Strategic Cooperation Agreement with China CITIC Bank International Limited (CNCBI). The agreement, which marks one of the most comprehensive partnerships between a Chinese-funded bank in…

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IQAX Pioneers eBL for High-Volume LCL Operations with Tianjin Consol and EZShipping

HONG KONG, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IQAX, a global leader in trade intelligence technology, has launched a pilot with Tianjin Consol International Co., Ltd., a leading North China–based less-than-container-load (LCL) freight forwarder and non-vessel-operating common carrier (NVOCC), through its partnership with EZShipping. Under the pilot, Tianjin Consol is using…

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