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Adrian Cheng sharpens focus on ‘transformative industries’ under new firm ALMAD Group

Adrian Cheng Chi-kong has launched a new business focused on “transformative industries”, including culture and healthcare, nearly three months after…

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Pony.ai to roll out autonomous robotaxis with ComfortDelGro in Singapore’s Punggol area

Pony.ai will deploy robotaxis in Singapore in the coming months, as the Chinese autonomous driving technology company takes a tentative…

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Qatari fund invests US$2 million in AI start-up Nexx, backed by Hong Kong’s wealthiest man

A venture capital firm backed by Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund is taking a minority stake in an AI-powered logistics technology…

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As China’s ‘Air Silk Road’ grows, can Comac’s C909 and C919 jets take off abroad?

China plans to help dozens of countries develop their civil aviation capabilities through the Air Silk Road – a campaign…

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China steps up Belt and Road Initiative funding with focus on Central Asia

Investments under China’s Belt and Road Initiative surged in the first half of the year – particularly for projects in…

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Macroscope | Why Japan should cooperate with China on infrastructure, not compete

Global headlines continue to be dominated by wars, both of the physical kind characterised by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and…

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How The Peninsula Hong Kong is trying to stay competitive against Shenzhen rivals

The Peninsula Hong Kong is focusing on luxury retail, fine dining and high-end services to attract both local and international…

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Chinese cosmetics challenge global brands with affordable allure

China’s mass-market beauty products are gaining traction overseas, undercutting established brands on price – a trend that could help upstarts…

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Hong Kong’s Peninsula Hotels sees ‘bleisure’ boom after pandemic curbs, CEO says

Hong Kong has welcomed a new wave of travellers combining business and leisure, who have revitalised the city’s luxury hotel…

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Trump’s order to end ‘de minimis’ tariff break expands from China to rest of the world

Washington’s decision to suspend the “de minimis” tariff exemption for all countries – expanding on an earlier move that targeted…

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