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Hong Kong – DH advises public to take safety measures versus heat-related health problems throughout really heat
Web NewsWire
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July 27, 2025
DH advises public to take safety measures versus heat-related diseases throughout extremely heat ****************************************************************************************** The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of...
Hong Kong – Development Bureau reveals most current plans for 2 market websites in Yuen Long and Hung Shui Kiu
Web NewsWire
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July 27, 2025
Advancement Bureau reveals newest plans for 2 market websites in Yuen Long and Hung Shui Kiu ****************************************************************************************** The Development Bureau (DEVB) revealed today (July 21) that in...
Hong Kong – Grading of beach water quality launched
Web NewsWire
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July 27, 2025
Grading of beach water quality launched *************************************** The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) today (July 11) launched the current grading of water quality for 39 gazetted beaches (see Note 1) and one non-gazetted...
Hong Kong – FEHD executes multi-pronged mosquito control procedures and advises public alertness versus chikungunya fever (with images)
Web NewsWire
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July 27, 2025
FEHD executes multi-pronged mosquito control steps and advises public caution versus chikungunya fever (with images) ****************************************************************************************** In reaction to the current rise in...
Hydrogen EV Charging Kicks Off at Hong Kong Science Park in Energy Sector First
Hydrogen Fuel News
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July 28, 2025
On July 25, 2025, Towngas teamed up with HKSTP to kick off a project that could reshape the city’s clean energy future—the construction of Hong Kong’s first public hydrogen-powered EV charging station right inside the Hong Kong Science Park. Clean...
topography of woven terraces defines zaha hadid architects’ GO PARK sai sha in hong kong
Design Boom
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July 28, 2025
a sprawling sports complex arrives in hong kong Zaha Hadid Architects completes GO PARK Sai Sha, a major sports complex located between Ma On Shan Country Park and Three Fathoms Cove in Hong Kong. Developed by Sun Hung Kai Properties, the...
BDO raises record P115 billion from sustainability bond offer
Philstar
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July 29, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Sy-led BDO Unibank Inc. raised a record P115 billion from its latest peso-denominated ASEAN Sustainability Bond offering, marking a record-breaking fundraising that was 23 times oversubscribed from the initial offer size of...
Eugene Ng on Asia’s Crypto Hub Wars: Why Singapore Beat Hong Kong in the Race for Digital Assets Dominance
ABC Money
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July 28, 2025
As Head of Business Development for APAC at Gemini, Eugene Ng had a front-row seat to one of the most consequential competitive battles in global finance: the race to become Asia’s premier cryptocurrency hub. Having spearheaded go-to-market...
ICOM & G20: ICOM Experts’ Work on Culture and Climate Change
International Council of Museums
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https://icom.museum/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ICOM-Voices-G20-EN_48K_MONO.mp3 Authors: Jeanne Crampette: Heritage Protection Coordinator at ICOM Secretariat; Rachelle Kalee: Museums & Society Coordinator at ICOM Secretariat; Jenny Newell:...
Stablecoin legislation in Hong Kong
Law.asia
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July 28, 2025
Balancing innovation with stability and protection, the Stablecoins Ordinance is set to take effect on 1 August 2025, aiming to position the Special region as a global leader With a global market capitalisation exceeding USD250 billion in 2025,...
Hong Kong Watch and Clock Fair, Salon de TIME return in September
The Manila Times
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July 27, 2025
ORGANIZED by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd and The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades and Industries Ltd, the 44th Hong Kong Watch and Clock Fair, together with the 13th Salon de...
Generali Hong Kong Recognised for Community Impact for Third Consecutive Year at Bloomberg Businessweek Financial Institution Awards 2025
The Slovenia Times
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July 28, 2025
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 28 July 2025 - Generali Hong Kong has been honoured with the Outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility Award at the Bloomberg Businessweek (Chinese Edition) Financial Institution Awards 2025, marking the...
Hong Kong court grants partial victory to trans people in challenge over bathroom policy
LGBTQ Nation - California
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July 27, 2025
A judge in Hong Kong on Wednesday ruled in favor of a trans man who challenged China’s special administrative district over laws that ban trans people from using public bathrooms that align with their gender identity. The ruling was only a partial...
Ready to go: Gyökeres unfazed by Arsenal pressure, taking Henry's No. 14
ESPN United Kingdom
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HONG KONG -- The weight of expectations on Viktor Gyökeres was already considerable before he took Arsenal's No. 14 shirt. That jersey was made iconic by striker Thierry Henry, who scored 228 goals between 1999 and 2007 to post a total no other...
Baguio Awarded Marine Department Contract for Marine Cleansing in the Eastern Waters of Hong Kong for Approximately HK$ 150 million
Web NewsWire
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July 27, 2025
Baguio Green Group Ltd (‘Baguio’ or the ‘Group’; 01397. HK) is delighted to reveal that it has actually been effectively granted a 3-year agreement from the Marine Department of the HKSAR Government for around HK$ 150 million for the arrangement...
AIA Hong Kong continues to lead the insurance industry with the most market No.1* in Q1 2025
The Slovenia Times
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July 28, 2025
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 28 July 2025 - AIA Hong Kong has once again led the industry with the most market No.1 in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Provisional Statistics of the Insurance Authority on Hong Kong...
Will Hong Kong government’s more hands-on approach to development pay off?
South China Morning Post
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July 28, 2025
News that the government has withdrawn tenders for two sites to speed up development of the Northern Metropolis comes as Hong Kong is still celebrating the anniversaries of various economic initiatives from a previous era. There could not be a...
Cooperation and coordination urgently needed to support sustainable growth and counter divisive geopolitics
Eco-Business
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July 29, 2025
Kuala Lumpur, 28 July – Coordination and collaboration between Asean member states, from strategic investments into sustainable infrastructure to climate adaptation, are urgently required to overcome geopolitical divisions and meet the 2030...
Style Edit: BMW’s latest iX xDrive45 arrives in Hong Kong
South China Morning Post
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July 28, 2025
For anyone looking for a greener, more intelligent, more thoughtfully made vehicle, with zero compromise on performance, interior comfort or exterior dash: your prayers have been answered. A luxury electric SUV that ups the bar and breaks new...
Vanuatu looks to Hong Kong to support digital finance, economic plans
South China Morning Post
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July 27, 2025
Vanuatu is seeking closer ties with Hong Kong to support its ambitions in digital finance and economic diversification as the South Pacific island nation positions itself as a gateway for collaboration between the Global South and Asia. The...