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07 Jan Opinion | Rambunctious Dubai a reminder to Hong Kong – and the world – that democracy is not everything

Posted at 11:30h in Asia

The contrast with Dubai is surreal. It has never had pretensions of being a democracy, instead being an absolute monarchy. But the absence of democracy does not seem to matter. Dubai has a chequered interest in human rights, and tough restraints on press freedom, but...

07 Jan Chinese EV maker Geely introduces first pure electric Galaxy model, to woo mainstream buyers from BYD, foreign brands

Posted at 09:00h in Asia

Geely Automobile Group, one of China’s largest private carmakers, has launched a pure electric sedan under its mass-market brand Galaxy to take on BYD’s bestselling models amid intensified competition.The basic edition of the E8, with a driving range of 550 kilometres, sells for 175,800...

07 Jan South Korea watchdog intensifies crackdown on China-linked notes

Posted at 07:00h in Asia

South Korea’s regulator will launch a wider probe into local banks and brokers that sold exotic notes linked to Chinese stocks amid concerns that the securities may saddle investors with heavy losses.Authorities will start investigating 12 institutions on Monday to determine if there was any...

07 Jan Hong Kong renewable energy firm brings benefits of green hydrogen to Malaysian university

Posted at 03:30h in Asia

“This will provide a whole new circular economy and make hydrogen more [easily] available as it can be produced on site,” he said.Albert Lau, co-founder and CEO of EPRO Advance Technology. Photo: HandoutCurrently, most hydrogen is produced from fossil fuels like coal or natural gas,...

07 Jan Hong Kong property: residents face difficult decision whether to rent or buy this year

Posted at 02:00h in Asia

On the rent side, Allan said it’s a mixed bag, adding that rents in some areas in the south of Hong Kong Island were strengthening for units with good kitchens and bathrooms.Potential buyers queue up at Sun Hung Kai Properties’ sales centre for a chance...

06 Jan Canadian airlines say they don’t fly Boeing 737-9 Max planes involved in Alaska Airlines in-flight blowout

Posted at 19:45h in Canada

BusinessThe Alaska Airlines 737-9 Max jetliner blew out a window and a portion of its fuselage shortly after takeoff nearly five kilometres above Oregon late Friday, creating a gaping hole that forced the pilots to make an emergency landing as its 174 passengers and six...

06 Jan Opinion | Faced with war, climate change and threat of AI gone wrong, world needs infusion of idealism

Posted at 11:30h in Asia

This is not to suggest that all our problems can solved by bowing down and asking forgiveness from a divine creator for our sins and presumption. But respect for a creator or entity greater than ourselves can unleash enormous positive energy.This was brought home to...

Apple supplier Foxconn sees revenue decline in first quarter of 2024 amid weak global consumer electronics demand, sluggish iPhone sales

06 Jan Apple supplier Foxconn sees revenue decline in first quarter of 2024 amid weak global consumer electronics demand, sluggish iPhone sales

Posted at 10:03h in Asia

Foxconn Technology Group, the world’s biggest iPhone assembler, expects revenue to decline in the first quarter of 2024 amid weak global consumer electronics demand, extending a decrease in sales in the past three months. Taiwan-based Foxconn, formally known as Hon Hai Precision...

06 Jan Switch carriers? How? Ottawa gives mixed messages over rising mobile prices

Posted at 09:00h in Canada

Even as the minister responsible admitted there aren't enough competitive options for mobile service in Canada, another federal official said consumers can and should search for other service providers when faced with price increases.That message — from Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada — came just hours after the Industry...

06 Jan Apple’s reign as world’s most valuable stock by market value in jeopardy from bumpy 2024 start

Posted at 04:33h in Asia

Apple just had its worst start to the year by one measure, as investors react to mounting pressures on the company, putting its long-standing status as the world’s most valuable stock by market value in jeopardy.Shares of the technology giant fell 0.4 per...

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