MYSTERIOUS: 16 | Mind Blowing Facts

The Week Ahead (July 6-11): Major Stock Exchanges to Implement New Trading Rules

Momenta to debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange; the 25th China Internet Conference opens in Beijing

Caixin Global · Jul 3

Death by diet: Hong Kong man convicted of manslaughter for beating girlfriend to death during weight-loss plan

A Hong Kong man has been found guilty of manslaughter but acquitted of murdering his girlfriend after jurors accepted his claim that he may have accidentally beaten her to death while trying to help her lose weight by keeping her awake overnight.

The Times of India · Jul 3

Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee, seized by Chinese authorities in 2015, dies in Taiwan at 70

Lam Wing-kee, a former Hong Kong bookseller and symbol of resistance to Beijing's crackdown on free speech, has died in Taiwan

The Independent UK · Jul 3

New Zealand warns missing police certificates could lead to student, temporary visa refusals

New Zealand now mandates police certificates for temporary visa applicants, including students. Applications lacking this crucial document risk immediate decline, with no requests for missing files. Exceptions exist for Fiji, Hong Kong, and Israel where certificates are sent directly. Applicants are strongly advised to secure these certificates early to prevent…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

Asia's 50 Best Bars returns to Wynn Resorts Macau

Marking its 20th anniversary in Macao, Wynn Resorts Macau will welcome the global drinks community once again as the official host partner of Asia's 50 Best Bars in July.

Bangkok Post · Jul 1

The most visited city doesn't mean the most loved

Bangkok was named the world's most visited city for 2025 by Euromonitor International, drawing an estimated 30.3 million international arrivals, ahead of Hong Kong, London, Macao, and Istanbul. Thailand expects that number to climb further in 2026, with 34.9 million foreign visitors forecast and tourism revenue projected at 1.63 trillion…

Bangkok Post · Jun 30

Chinese tech manufacturers rush to list in Hong Kong, seeking nearly $6 billion

The biggest of the five offerings is Shenzhen-listed Apple supplier Luxshare Precision ‌Industry, looking ⁠to raise up ⁠to HK$24.27 billion ($3.15 billion) after contemplating a Hong Kong listing for more than a year.

The Economic Times · Jun 30

Badminton Asia Junior Team Championship: India lose to Hong Kong in quarterfinals

India's Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team Championship journey concluded with a narrow 1-2 quarterfinal defeat against Hong Kong. Despite a strong start and early leads, India couldn't maintain momentum. Key singles and doubles matches proved crucial, with Hong Kong ultimately clinching the tie in a hard-fought contest. The team's campaign…

The Economic Times · Jun 29

China's Momenta kicks off Hong Kong IPO, targets up to $751 million

The IPO comes as Chinese technology ​firms are returning to public markets, helped by investor demand for companies tied to AI, chips and ​automation. Beijing has also pushed home-grown technology as competition with the United States intensifies.

The Economic Times · Jun 29

China, India see top firms lose market cap share in AI lag

Major stock markets in China, India, and Hong Kong are lagging in the global AI race, with top companies now holding a smaller market share. This contrasts with Taiwan and South Korea, where AI leaders have significantly boosted their benchmarks. While diversification can offer stability, the absence of dominant AI…

The Economic Times · Jun 29