Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone, on Wednesday in Cupertino, California, launching a passport-style device priced at US$1,999 under CEO John Ternus. The device arrives as competitors like Huawei and Xiaomi aggressively push their own foldable hardware into the global market. Pricing and Global Market Positioning for the iPhone Duo Starting at … Read more
Hong Kong and Malaysia are deepening bilateral economic ties across key growth sectors including semiconductor manufacturing, according to Trade Development Council (TDC) chairman Frederick Ma Si-hang. Ma announced the strategic push on Monday while leading Hong Kong’s largest-ever business delegation to Malaysia under the government-backed “Think Business, Think Hong Kong” campaign, as reported by the … Read more
A Singaporean court sentenced a 65-year-old Hong Kong woman and her 42-year-old son to jail terms on Monday following a chaotic June 2024 clash at Changi Airport that involved attacks on a police officer and a bystander, according to court documents. Court Sentences and Charges Chan Sui-kwan received a six-month prison sentence for voluntarily causing … Read more
A Cathay Pacific Airways flight bound for London was intercepted by Nato fighter jets after failing to communicate with air traffic controllers over Romanian airspace. Hungarian Defence Minister Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi confirmed the incident involved a Chinese-registered A350 aircraft, prompting Hong Kong’s aviation regulator to express “serious concern” and order a report. Why do Nato fighter … Read more
Hong Kong marked its 29th anniversary of the return to Chinese sovereignty this Wednesday with official ceremonies and citywide public promotions. According to reports from the South China Morning Post, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu led proceedings at Wan Chai’s Golden Bauhinia Square, while over 1,000 local businesses offered retail and dining discounts to residents. … Read more
Social media platforms have emerged as primary gateways for illegal sports betting among young adults in Hong Kong, creating a cycle of addiction that is increasingly difficult to break. According to data from the Sunshine Lutheran Centre, the number of clients under 30 seeking help for gambling addiction rose from 54 in 2019 to 82 … Read more
Beyond Weight Loss: The Neuroprotective Frontier of GLP-1 Drugs For the last few years, GLP-1 receptor agonists have dominated headlines as “miracle” weight-loss injections. From celebrity endorsements to rapid transformations, the narrative has centered almost entirely on metabolic health and waistlines. However, a paradigm shift is occurring in the medical community. We are moving from … Read more
Trump’s Taiwan Arms Deal Dilemma: A Shift in US-China Dynamics? The potential delay or cancellation of an $11 billion US arms package to Taiwan, as President Trump considers an April summit with Xi Jinping, signals a potentially significant shift in the complex relationship between the US and China. The White House’s reluctance to comment on … Read more
The 80-and-Beyond Fitness Revolution: Why Age is No Barrier At 83, Charles Mammay’s mornings begin with stretching, followed by a rigorous exercise routine involving dumbbells, push-ups, and flutter kicks. He’s not an anomaly. A growing number of individuals in their 70s, 80s, and beyond are embracing intense fitness regimens, challenging conventional notions of aging and … Read more
Hong Kong Turtle Discovery Sparks Calls for Stricter Pet Ownership Laws The recent discovery of an 85kg alligator snapping turtle in a Hong Kong pond is fueling a debate about responsible pet ownership and the require for updated animal welfare regulations. Found feasting on fish in the New Territories, the abandoned reptile prompted animal rights … Read more