Hong Kong
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healthHong Kong TV Host Lillian Sze Succumbs to Ovarian Cancer
Lillian Sze, renowned Hong Kong TV host, passes away from ovarian cancer after battling the illness since her diagnosis in May.
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financeCSOP Expands Options Cap on World's Largest SK Hynix Leveraged ETF
CSOP Asset Management raises options cap to 49% for SK Hynix ETF, enhancing tactical flexibility in volatile markets.
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techOriginal Investors Negotiate $2 Billion Buyback of Manus AI From Meta
Chinese investors are repurchasing AI startup Manus from Meta for $2 billion following a government-mandated divestiture, despite the company quadrupling revenue since acquisition.
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cryptoJane Street Targets 4,000 Employees Amid Record Revenue and Crypto Legal Challenges
Quantitative trading firm Jane Street expands workforce to 3,500 with plans for 500 more hires, averaging $2.7 million compensation per employee while navigating Terra/Luna litigation.
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techChina Accelerates AI and Robotics IPOs Under New Five-Year Plan
Beijing is fast-tracking public listings for AI and robotics firms to achieve tech self-reliance, shifting capital markets away from US exchanges toward Hong Kong and Shanghai.
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financeHong Kong Banks Restrict Mainland Investor Access Amid Capital Controls
Major Hong Kong banks suspended new accounts for mainland investors following HKMA directives. Tighter due diligence aligns with Beijing’s crackdown on illegal capital routing and impacts crypto access.
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cryptoHong Kong Pivots to Digital Assets to Restore Global Investor Confidence
Financial Secretary Paul Chan highlights record IPOs and a 180% surge in bank-held digital assets as Hong Kong counters Beijing's investment crackdown with aggressive fintech innovation.
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worldHong Kong Charges Seven Individuals and Two Firms Over Deadly Wang Fuk Court Fire
Hong Kong authorities have filed manslaughter charges against seven people and two companies following the Wang Fuk Court blaze that killed 168. Investigations cite gross negligence and safety failures.