Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Kevin Yeung today congratulated Ng Cheuk-yan on winning bronze in the Women’s 100m Backstroke S6 at the 4th Asian Para Games.
Mr Yeung said the swimmer gave it her all in the competition and won the first medal for the Hong Kong, China delegation, which was encouraging for many other Hong Kong athletes.
“I am looking forward to seeing more breakthroughs made by Hong Kong athletes and success in more events,” he added.
The Delhi High Court on Friday directed Natasha Narwal, an accused in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case, to travel to the United Kingdom for an academic conference and research work. Justice Amit Bansal directed Narwal to visit the UK from November 02 to December 01, subject to her executing a personal bond of Rs.
It’s no secret that stocks connected to the AI industry have been some of the market’s top performers over the past year, but there are still a few that remain relatively under the radar. Silicon Motion Technology (NASDAQ: SIMO) is one of them. It produces NAND flash controllers, which are vital for AI infrastructure. That’s
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian attacks on nine regions of Ukraine caused emergency power outages for hundreds of thousands of households and damaged numerous homes, wounding at least 15 people, officials said Friday, as civilian casualties from Russia’s invasion climb steeply. Russia’s heavy bombardment of the power grid before winter sets in has been an
Journalists broke into laughter at a press conference in Brussels after he met EU leaders. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gave a knowing smile and stayed mum Friday, when asked if Donald Trump was scapegoating him for troubles in the US. “This is my answer,” Zelensky said, as journalists broke into laughter at a press conference
Remarks by STL at media session Following are the remarks by the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, at a media session following the maiden voyage ceremony for the southbound travel of yachts from Guangdong today (October 16): Reporter: Given that there are only 150 berths at five anchorages, are you worried about
Harris Oakmark recently released its third-quarter 2026 investor letter for its “Oakmark Global Select Fund”. It is a non-diversified fund that focuses on long-term capital appreciation by investing in common stocks of U.S. and non-U.S. companies. The letter can be downloaded here. The Fund (Investor Class) returned 5.14% for the quarter, surpassing the MSCI World
Maiden voyage of southbound yachts from Guangdong realises two-way navigation for Guangdong-Hong Kong individual yacht travel The maiden voyage ceremony of southbound yachts from Guangdong was held today (October 16),marking the official implementation of the scheme. The Acting Financial Secretary, Mr Michael Wong; the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan; and the Director
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) stocks soared in the triple and quadruple digits, leading the S&P 500 higher. Investors rushed to get in on the next big tech growth story, a technology with the potential to transform how many things are done and, as a result, fuel significant gains in corporate earnings. Companies such
Talk of suicide is hard to avoid in Britain. Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative leader, recently warned that inheritance-tax changes mean farmers “are literally committing suicide so that their children don’t have to pay it”. Watch “The Social Reckoning”, a new film about Meta, and an advert will pop up: “Instagram helped kill my daughter”. It
Japanese financials suddenly sit in the spotlight as the Bank of Japan hints at tighter policy and questions mount over how far inflation might run. Lending, insurance and balance sheets all feel different when rates move, and that can shift the story for specific stocks in a hurry. This article explains how that backdrop relates
For much of 2026, a rough stretch in the stock market has been a double whammy. Investors have had to contend not only with stock losses, but bonds selling off, too. The dynamic upended the safety trade of rotating out of stocks and into Treasurys. It’s hard to diversify when there’s nowhere to hide. Why
Like groceries, gasoline, housing, and pretty much everything else, the cost of power has soared since 2021. The average U.S. household’s utility bill now stands at $147 per month, according to Electricrates.org, and that’s just for electricity. Adding other utilities like water and gas raises this average up to $470 per month. People are being
Applications for the Southbound Yacht Travel Scheme opened on Oct. 14. (File Photo) Starting today (Oct. 16), the Southbound Yacht Travel Scheme takes effect. Following the rollout of the Northbound Yacht Scheme in June this year, this marks another major measure for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. It represents a crucial step toward two-way
Margin loans hit three-month high as market participants question effectiveness of regulators’ response Lee Eog-weon, chairman of the Financial Services Commission, answers questions during a plenary session of the National Assembly’s Political Affairs Committee in Yeouido, Seoul, in September. (The Korea Herald) As South Korea’s stock market continues to swing sharply between steep losses and
RKLB dropped as Neutron’s debut slipped to 2027, while ARK bought 168,633 shares worth about $9.32 million. ASTS fell amid divided analyst calls over competition from SpaceX and uncertainty about its next satellite launch. RDW announced $13.8 million in National Guard drone orders and an upcoming ISS solar-array delivery. SpaceX (SPCX) weathered this week’s space-stock
Trump said he expects China to “catch up” with the US within the next five years US President Donald Trump said on Thursday Washington is holding talks with Moscow and Beijing aimed at denuclearising the countries with the biggest stockpiles of nuclear weapons. Russia has the most stored nuclear warheads followed by the United States
FS begins visit to Bangkok, Thailand (with photos/video) The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, arrived in Bangkok, Thailand, today (October 15) to begin his visit, attending the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group and related events as a member of the Chinese delegation. Mr Chan attended a high-level
Proceeds could fund bitcoin purchases, investments, acquisitions and ASST or SATA share repurchases. CEO Matt Cole called criticism of ASST’s five-year performance “meaningless,” saying Strive had outperformed bitcoin since its reverse merger. SATS carries a $15 annual dividend per share, offering a 16.67% yield at the offer price if paid fully. Shares of Strive, Inc.
Government announces rollout of new batch of signature tourism projects by Working Group on Developing Tourist Hotspots The Government announced today (October 16) that the Working Group on Developing Tourist Hotspots (Working Group), led by the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing, will progressively roll out four projects during the next phase starting
Micron (NASDAQ: MU) has been one of the biggest winners of the AI era. Over the last year, the stock is up roughly 400%, and over the last three years, the stock has jumped 1,250%. Like other memory stocks, Micron has benefited from a shortage in memory chips, which has driven up prices and sent