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Filipino street dance team wins gold in UK world finals
A Filipino street dance team made history after becoming the first Filipino team to win the 18-and-Under Advanced Category at the UDO World Finals in Blackpool, United Kingdom.
CE eyes stronger ties with AIIB for regional growth
Chief Executive John Lee expressed hope on Monday that Hong Kong and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) could strengthen collaboration in areas such as transition finance, technology and innovation, and talent development to jointly advance regional economic prosperity. In a statement, Lee said he met with AIIB President Zou Jiayi at Government House to exchange views on deepening regional financial cooperation. Zou and her delegation are in the SAR for the two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation finance ministers' meeting, which kicks off on Tuesday. Lee said Hong Kong, as an AIIB member, has always supported the multilateral bank's mission to help developing economies improve their infrastructure and promote sustainable growth. He noted that Hong Kong is well placed to provide capital allocation support for AIIB projects through its vibrant capital market, world-class professional services and diversified financial products. Expressing pleasure over the AIIB's plan to establish an office in Hong Kong to serve both financing and operational functions, Lee was confident the move would create more opportunities for the local financial sector while deepening cooperation and exchanges. He also welcomed the AIIB's continued use of Hong Kong's strengths as an international financial hub and its mature and comprehensive bond market to connect with global investors. Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui also attended the meeting. Edited by Edmond Fong
China strongly condemns Japan’s latest Yasukuni Shrine moves
China on Monday strongly condemned recent visits to Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine by Japanese politicians, saying the moves reflect a deeply rooted erroneous view of history and raise concerns over Japan's remilitarization.
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A closer look at the Fantasy Bra Kylie Jenner wore for her Victoria Secret Fashion Show debut
Kylie Jenner made her surprise debut at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in LA, California on Monday morning (Manila time).
China’s export boom creates a difficult bargain for Southeast Asia
China’s export machine is accelerating as its domestic economy remains under strain. This comes amid growing trade friction as China’s partners question whether persistent surpluses can coexist with balanced and resilient regional growth. Last month, China’s exports rose 36.3 per cent year on year, while shipments to Southeast Asia jumped 52.3 per cent. The trade surplus reached US$133.5 billion, taking the nine-month total to US$938.1 billion. In contrast, retail sales grew just 0.4 per cent in...
China’s export boom creates a difficult bargain for Southeast Asia
China’s export machine is accelerating as its domestic economy remains under strain. This comes amid growing trade friction as China’s partners question whether persistent surpluses can coexist with balanced and resilient regional growth. Last month, China’s exports rose 36.3 per cent year on year, while shipments to Southeast Asia jumped 52.3 per cent. The trade surplus reached US$133.5 billion, taking the nine-month total to US$938.1 billion. In contrast, retail sales grew just 0.4 per cent in...
Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected in parts of Calabarzon Monday morning
MANILA, Philippines — Moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over parts of Batangas, Quezon, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal on Monday morning, the state weather bureau said. In a thunderstorm advisory issued at 7:10 a.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the weather conditions could affect the
Dong Gonzales posts bail for graft raps before Sandiganbayan
Former Pampanga Rep. Aurelio Dong Gonzales has posted bail in the second and seventh divisions of the Sandiganbayan over the graft charges he is facing for alleged ties to government contractor firms while he was in office.
China strengthens long-term care support for an aging population
China strengthens long-term care support for an aging population
What to know about Disney Believe, Disney’s newest cruise ship
Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship will sail out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, by the end of 2027, the company recently announced. The Disney Believe, the cruise line’s fourth Wish-class ship, will make its maiden voyage on December 18, 2027, to sail four- and five-night itineraries to destinations in the Bahamas and Caribbean. General on-sale bookings start today. During the theatrical announcement live-streamed from another cruise ship – the Disney Wish – on October 7, the Believe’s on-board...