Green Tea makes tepid trading debut in Hong Kong as traders gird for CATL’s IPO next week Shares of the restaurant chain began trading at HK$7.19 per share, unchanged from the offer price, before plunging 7 per cent to an intraday day low of HK$6.69. image
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Green Tea makes tepid Hong Kong debut as IPO frenzy takes a pause
Shares of the restaurant chain began trading at HK$7.19 per share, before plunging 7 per cent to an intraday low of HK$6.69.
Malaysia’s Melaka hails Fan Bingbing as Chinese tourists flock to state Local leader Ab Rauf Yusoh says the actress has ‘triggered an extraordinary wave of interest’ in the state. image
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Melaka hails Fan Bingbing as Chinese tourists flock to Malaysian state
Local leader Ab Rauf Yusoh says the actress has ‘triggered an extraordinary wave of interest’ in the state.
Why Hong Kong leader’s Middle East trip yielded bigger results than 2023 visit Delegation members credit participation of mainland Chinese entrepreneurs for first time and rounds of higher-level meetings. image
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Why Hong Kong leader’s Middle East trip yielded bigger results than 2023 visit
Delegation members credit participation of mainland Chinese entrepreneurs for first time and rounds of higher-level meetings.
The "Rejoicing in Woods and Springs: A Journey through Garden Cultures in China and the Wider World" exhibition targets to run in Hong Kong in 2026 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The Hong Kong Jockey Club and Palace Museum have signed a landmark Memorandum of Cooperation titled “Promotion of Chinese Culture and Arts Tech Talent Development in the Mainland and Hong Kong”. The five-year collaboration aligns with the Central Government’s vision as outlined in the National 14th Five-Year Plan, which aims to position Hong Kong as an East-meets-West hub for international cultural exchange. The initiative also aims to nurture arts technology and cultural talent, laying a solid foundation for innovation and creativity in this sector.Key initiatives The Memorandum outlines several key initiatives aimed at achieving its ambitious goals. Among them is the restoration of the historic Chengqiangong at the Palace Museum and the subsequent creation of The Palace Museum Hong Kong Cultural Exchange Hub. This hub will serve as a vibrant platform for cultural interaction, featuring the thematic exhibitions on the role of horses in history and palace culture, and exchanges between emerging arts tech talents from Hong Kong and the Mainland. The partnership also includes touring exhibitions in Beijing and Hong Kong, alongside educational activities that foster cross-cultural understanding. To engage younger audiences, digital exhibitions and pop-up events will present innovative ways to connect with Chinese history and culture. Mobile digital exhibitions will further extend outreach to schools across Hong Kong and the Mainland, instilling an appreciation of shared heritage and values among students. Capacity building is another focus, with efforts to nurture emerging arts tech talents in Hong Kong and the Mainland, cultivating a skilled and dynamic community in the field. Knowledge dissemination and educational initiatives, such as forums, archaeological research, and documentaries, will also broaden the global reach of Chinese culture. The partnership presents a transformative model for cultural exchange and talent… image
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The "Rejoicing in Woods and Springs: A Journey through Garden Cultures in China and the Wider World" exhibition targets to run in Hong Kong in 2026
"Rejoicing in Woods and Springs: A Journey through Garden Cultures in China and the Wider World" is an important element of the Memorandum of Coope...
Mexican beauty influencer Valeria Marquez shot dead during TikTok live stream The 23-year-old’s death is being investigated according to protocols for femicide – the killing of women or girls for reasons of gender. image
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Mexican beauty influencer shot dead during TikTok live stream
The 23-year-old’s death is being investigated according to protocols for femicide – the killing of women or girls for reasons of gender.
Mexico says US 15-day suspension of beef imports over screwworm parasite is ‘unfair’ President Claudia Sheinbaum, who has been scrambling to offset tariff threats by Trump, said: ‘We do not agree with this measure’. image
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Mexico says US suspension of beef imports because of screwworm is unfair
The United States has halted cattle imports from Mexico over a flesh-eating fly.
Rapper Azealia Banks sparks fury in Thailand over transphobic rant about Blackpink’s Lisa Banks’ offensive social media meltdown exploded into a racially-charged online battle with the K-pop star’s Thai supporters. image
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Lisa’s Thai fans lash out at rapper Azealia Banks after transphobic tirade
Banks’ offensive social media meltdown exploded into a racially-charged online battle with the K-pop star’s Thai supporters.
China boss gets 4 years, 9 months jail for production, sale of ‘obscene’ undressable dolls Toy factory sold 20,000 animation figurines which featured removable lingerie concealing ‘simplified’ genitals. image
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China boss gets 4 years, 9 months jail for sale of ‘obscene’ undressable dolls
Toy factory sold 20,000 animation figurines which featured removable lingerie concealing ‘simplified’ genitals.
Cardinals begin conclave to elect new pope, as Sistine Chapel doors slam shut 133 electors from 70 countries are under lockdown as they vote for the Catholic Church’s 267th pontiff. image
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Black smoke: cardinals fail to elect new pope in first conclave vote
133 electors from 70 countries are under lockdown as they vote for the Catholic Church’s 267th pontiff.