US neobroker Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:HOOD) has announced that in what it calls a milestone for its international expansion, the company has received in-principle approval (IPA) from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to offer brokerage services. We had reported back in late 2024 that Robinhood was developing plans to open an APAC office headquartered in
People walk in front of the Exchange Square, which houses Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd, in the Central financial district of Hong Kong, April 10, 2026. (SHAMIM ASHRAF / CHINA DAILY) Chinese mainland battery materials maker Yangzhou Nanopore Innovative Materials Technology Ltd has filed confidentially for an initial public offering in the Hong Kong
Despite Racing’s proud history, having spent over 40 years in LaLiga, there have been troubled times since relegation from the top division in 2012. Indeed, the majority of the past 13 seasons have been spent not even in Spain’s second tier but its third. Now, the only fully professional team in Spain’s northern province of
HELSINKI, April 23 (Reuters) – Finland will increase defence spending to 3.2% of gross domestic product by 2030, the government said, as it decided to cut other expenditure and drafted its budget for the next four years. Finland’s economy has been ailing since neighbouring Russia started its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, prompting Helsinki
US President Donald Trump on Thursday posted a transcript of a conservative political talk show hosted by Michael Savage, which referred to India, China, and other nations as “hellholes”—places from where people come to Washington in their ninth month of pregnancy and instantly become US citizens. US President Donald Trump has long argued against the
The Premier League fixtures for the 2026-27 season will be released on Friday, 19 June at 10:00 BST. The fixture announcement time is an hour later than the 09:00 slot seen in previous years. Both the start and end dates of the 2026-27 season are later than usual as a result of the 2026 World
Making history is nothing unusual for Wall Street’s benchmark indexes. As of the closing bell on April 17, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) were both at record highs, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) was one solid day away from joining its peers. The Nasdaq was also on
MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 April 2026 – Galaxy Macau today unveiled an exclusive credit card collaboration with HSBC Hong Kong (HSBC HK) to deliver elevated lifestyle privileges across the Guangdong‑Hong Kong‑Macao Greater Bay Area. Leveraging Galaxy Macau’s expertise in luxury travel and hospitality alongside HSBC’s leadership in premium financial services, the
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — The flow of Russian oil to Slovakia through the Druzhba pipeline that crosses Ukraine has resumed, Slovak Economy Minister Denisa Saková said Thursday, a breakthrough in an issue that has caused a major diplomatic spat in Europe. The development is expected to unblock a large financial assistance package for war-ravaged Ukraine.
Beijing: China teased in a video an aircraft carrier that could be its fourth, and the first using nuclear power, while vowing to further build up its islands, as it looks to boost maritime power, secure resources and bolster territorial claims. The video issued on the eve of the 77th founding anniversary of the Chinese
Hong Kong’s unemployment rate fell by 0.1 percentage point to 3.7 per cent in the first quarter, marking a second consecutive decline across rolling three-month periods. The Census and Statistics Department said on Thursday the jobless rate stood at 3.7 per cent for January to March, down from 3.8 per cent in the preceding period
Flashback to the second quarter of last year. The wheels seemed to be coming off for UnitedHealth Group (UNH +2.20%). The healthcare giant first revised its full-year outlook downward, then yanked the guidance altogether. Its CEO was shown the exit door. Reports surfaced about an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice. UnitedHealth’s stock was
Russian strikes killed two people and wounded eight others in Ukraine, local authorities said Thursday, while Russia announced that one person had been killed in a Ukrainian attack. In Russia’s southwestern Samara region, a Ukrainian strike killed one person, the regional governor Vyacheslav Fedorischev said on Telegram Thursday. KYIV: Russian strikes killed two people and
The Devil Wears Prada 2 star Stanley Tucci, who was also part of the original 2006 film, said that the cast cannot wait another 20 years for a third installment. In a new interview, the acclaimed actor reflected on the long wait before a sequel finally came together. Stanley Tucci talks about The Devil Wears
Kids don’t just use the internet — they grow up in it. Messages, videos, games, and social interactions happen constantly, often faster than parents can keep up. And while traditional tools try to follow this pace, they usually react only after something has already happened. That’s where AI makes a real difference. Instead of just
US President Donald Trump early Thursday reshared an anti-immigrant post on his Truth Social platform as fresh polling suggests his approval ratings are slipping ahead of the midterm elections. The lengthy post, originally from a right-wing commentator, rails against immigration and legal protections for those born in the United States. It claims that current interpretations
Apr 23, 2026, 03:22 AM ET The UEFA Women’s Champions League semifinals get underway Saturday, as the last four teams in the mix battle to get to the final in Oslo on May 23. It’s defending champions Arsenal vs. eight-time winners OL Lyonnes and last year’s finalists Barcelona vs. German giants Bayern Munich. We’ve seen
PRESS RELEASE Share Buyback Transaction Details April 16 – April 22, 2026 Alphen aan den Rijn – April 23, 2026 – Wolters Kluwer (Euronext: WKL), a global leader in professional information solutions, software and services, today reports that it has repurchased 95,594 of its own ordinary shares in the period from April 16, 2026, up to
A data breach at Yau Yat Chuen Garden City Club has compromised the personal information of more than 9,000 people, Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog has found, urging organisations to review security measures and update software to close loopholes. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data on Thursday also released a guide for parents
China-US Photo: VCG Despite global economic headwinds and heightened geopolitical risks, American companies in China continue to demonstrate remarkable resilience and confidence in the market. Half of the surveyed US companies still rank China among their top three global investment destinations, while 79 percent of respondents hold a positive or neutral outlook on the future
KYIV, April 23 (Reuters) – Britain’s Prince Harry made an unannounced visit to the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Thursday in a show of support for the country in its fifth year of war with Russia. “It’s good to be back in Ukraine,” Prince Harry said on his arrival at a Kyiv railway station early on
Daily Pivots: (S1) 0.8657; (P) 0.8680; (R1) 0.8693; More… Intraday bias in EUR/GBP is back on the downside with break of 0.8675 support. Rebound from 0.8610 could have completed at 0.8740 already. Deeper fall would be seen back to retest 0.8610 low. On the paused, above 0.8692 minor resistance will turn intraday bias neutral again
The numbers tell a revealing story. The city’s eight publicly funded universities, once primarily judged by academic output and global rankings, are now generating record income from knowledge transfer. Patents, licensing deals, industry partnerships. These are not side activities. They are becoming core business lines. Universities are no longer just custodians of knowledge. They are
BEIJING, April 23 (Reuters) – China’s foreign ministry on Thursday urged the United States to abide by the one-China principle after the U.S. criticised Chinese pressure on some African countries to revoke overflight clearances for Taiwan’s president. Taiwan this week said the Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar unilaterally revoked flight permits for its presidential aircraft to
PARIS — The suspense remains intense in Ligue 1, where Paris Saint-Germain is not as dominant as on the European stage at this crucial final stretch. The reigning French champions defeated Nantes 3-0 at the Parc des Princes midweek but they had suffered a fifth loss in the French league last weekend — compared to
Thursday, April 23, 2026 7:31AM WASHINGTON (KABC) — Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and county Supervisor Kathryn Barger met with President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday afternoon. In a joint statement, Bass and Barger said they were there to advocate for families who lost everything in the January 2025 wildfires. “We had a very
BANGKOK (AP) — China’s role as an unofficial mediator in the latest war in the Middle East is drawing attention across the world as it seeks to project the image of being a responsible global power while U.S. actions are straining its long-standing alliances. China’s profile in international diplomacy has risen in recent years, thanks
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The United Kingdom’s stock market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices experiencing declines amid weak trade data from China, highlighting global economic uncertainties. In this environment, small-cap stocks can offer unique opportunities for investors seeking growth potential, as these companies are often less exposed to international fluctuations and may
Hong Kong police have arrested nine people over their alleged involvement in a travel insurance fraud syndicate that staged overseas accidents to claim more than HK$1.7 million (US$217,053). The force said on Thursday it had received a report from the Hong Kong Federation of Insurers in October concerning suspicious travel insurance claims, ranging from “a
The 1986 Chernobyl disaster fueled global fears about nuclear power and slowed its development in Europe and elsewhere. Four decades later, however, there’s a revival around the world, a trend that has been given a big boost by war in the Middle East. Over 400 nuclear reactors are operational in 31 countries, while about 70
The law of tort, from its Latin and Old French origin meaning “wrong”, saw a major development in Hong Kong at the beginning of this year. After years of debate in the lower courts, Hong Kong’s top court has made it clear that, with Sir Elly Kadoorie & Sons Limited v Samantha Jane Bradley [2026]
The city of Logan, Utah, a college and dairy farming town, is seen from the hillside on the Utah State University campus, Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Hannah Schoenbaum/AP hide caption toggle caption Hannah Schoenbaum/AP LOGAN, Utah — President Donald Trump’s administration took the unusual step this week of sending a government plane to Cuba to
TAIPEI, April 23 (Reuters) – Taiwan’s minister in charge of the coast guard has made a rare visit to a Taiwan-controlled island in the South China Sea for exercises, including practising the armed boarding of a suspicious ship. Taiwan and China claim sovereignty over most of the South China Sea, and Taiwan has control of
Following last week’s cancellation of Law & Order: Organized Crime, fans are speculating about whether Christopher Meloni’s Elliot Stabler might find his way back to Captain Olivia Benson’s orbit. Now, Law & Order SVU’s Mariska Hargitay has addressed the burning question on every viewer’s mind. Mariska Hargitay is hopeful about Benson-Stabler reunion At NBCUniversal’s Emmy
India’s mobile app market is generating record revenue, with in-app purchases crossing $300 million in the first quarter, up 33% year-over-year, according to Sensor Tower — but much of that spending is flowing to global platforms. Non-gaming apps were the main driver of growth in Q1, generating over $200 million in in-app purchase revenue —
