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Standard Chartered: HK GDP to hit 4.3pc in 2026, fueled by AI supercycle and mainland stimulus
Standard Chartered Hong Kong expects Hong Kong's GDP growth to reach 4.3 percent in 2026, fueled by a robust and strengthening capital, property, and employment markets, improved consumer sentiment, and the artificial intelligence 'super cycle'.
To survive China's cost-conscious market, global brands embrace AI and robots
Multinational companies have expanded their use of AI and robotics in China to survive “life or die” competition in the world's second-largest consumer goods market, where local rivals have sharpened their edge and shoppers often…
This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't
When Perea stopped growing coca - the raw material used to make cocaine - he vowed never to plant it again. He uprooted the green bushes on his small farm in a remote corner of the province of Meta in Colombia, reachable only by river, and replaced…
This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't
Catherine Ellis Business reporter, Meta, Colombia When Perea stopped growing coca - the raw material used to make cocaine - he vowed never to plant it again. He uprooted the green bushes on his small farm in a remote corner of the province of Meta…
Hyperlocal Supply Chains Are Emerging As Hospitality's Next Big Asset
A buffet in a restaurant at Vivosa Apulia Resort. For decades, many luxury hotels built their competitive edge by sourcing the best premium ingredients from all across the world. However, geopolitical instability, rising transport costs and climate…
The tech-driven competition: Are mainland giants smothering Hong Kong's local businesses?
A profound retail transformation is sweeping through the streets of Hong Kong. Over the past year, the city has witnessed an aggressive influx of mainland technology and retail behemoths. From Meituan's food delivery offshoot Keeta capturing over…
June inflation forecast: What economists are saying about CPI trends
Experts warn that an increase in the consumer price index (CPI) is expected for June when Stats SA makes its announcement on Wednesday. Experts warn that an increase in the consumer price index (CPI) is expected for June when Stats SA makes its…
Plenty of stocks are working in this market - you just have to look beyond tech
We're in one of those markets where it seems like nothing is working. The pain starts early with the evening S & P and Nasdaq futures giving you a double dose of crimson. But the trusty S & P Short Range Oscillator isn't oversold enough to hold…
Ukraine targets Moscow with drones after huge Russian attack on Kyiv - Europe live
Ukraine targeted Moscow with 400 drones overnight, wounding two people and setting buildings ablaze, Russian officials said and Reuters reported, a day after Russia carried out one of the largest ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv of the full-scale…
Canada's soft robotics research is moving from laboratory novelty to business tool
Robotics is often imagined as metal, motors and rigid industrial arms. Yet some of the most interesting Canadian research in 2025 and 2026 is moving in the opposite direction: robots that are flexible, compliant, wearable, inflatable, bio-inspired…
Kyiv battered by largest ballistic missile attack of war
Kyiv was targeted with over 50 missiles in the largest ballistic missile attack of the war, few of which were intercepted, showcasing how low Ukraine's interceptor stockpiles have grown four and a half years into its war with Russia. The strikes…
Investors bark. Coles backpedals on 'peak pooch' price for pet business
You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. It was roughly 20 years ago when supermarket bosses had their pet epiphany. The beginning of the trend towards pet (mainly dog) anthropomorphism…
AZ-COM Maruwa Eyes JPYC Stablecoin to Pay Drivers
Latest News PublishedJul 20, 2026 The planned rollout would let thousands of transportation contractors receive digital yen payments more frequently and quickly. AZ-COM Maruwa Holdings, a major Japanese logistics company, plans to adopt the JPYC…
Outsourcing US deterrence: PIPIR and the Asian allies left exposed
America's Asia-Pacific defense decentralization policy is rooted in a systemic crisis gripping its military-industrial complex. The breaking point has come to light amid its ongoing conflict with Iran, combined with a protracted maritime campaign…
October 7 exposed the need for a new Israeli security doctrine
October 7 did more than expose an intelligence failure; it exposed the exhaustion of Israel's security doctrine. The IDF had become exceptionally capable at surveillance, interception, and precision strikes, yet increasingly organized around a…
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