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Hong Kong Electronics Fair 2025 Returns with Focus on AI, Silver Economy, and Smart Living
Gizmochina
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August 18, 2025
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will host two major electronics exhibitions from October 13 to 16, 2025, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) will run alongside...
Hong Kong authorities and HKUST deny claim of winning bid for new medical school
South China Morning Post
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August 18, 2025
The Hong Kong government and a university have denied a claim made by a major private education chain that the tertiary institution had won the bidding process to operate the city’s third medical school, calling the statement groundless. They...
Sports News | Chetan Sharma Expresses Confidence of India Winning Asia Cup
Latestly
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August 18, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): Former India cricketer Chetan Sharma has expressed confidence that the Men in Blue will win next month's Asia Cup 2025, saying the squad that will be picked will reflect the best of Indian cricket. "The players...
entertainment Health alert: Jet Li undergoes surgery, Jackson Wang cancels fan-sign after getting food poisoning
Asiaone
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August 18, 2025
Jet Li undergoes surgery Jet Li revealed he underwent surgery recently. In a Douyin post yesterday (Aug 17) morning, the 62-year-old China-born action star, who has been Singaporean since 2009, posted two photos with one of him lying on a hospital...
Sports on TV for Tuesday, Aug. 19
Milford Harrington Independent - Delaware
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By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Tuesday, Aug. 19 AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL 7 p.m. ESPNU — American Legion World Series: TBD, Championship, Shelby, N.C. LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL 1 p.m. ESPN —...
Burmese Artist Claims Art Exhibition in Thailand Was Censored by China
Art in America
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August 18, 2025
Several changes have been made to an art exhibition on authoritarian regimes at the Bangkok Arts and Cultural Centre after repeated visits by Chinese embassy representatives, BBC News reports. The show, titled “Constellation of Complicity:...
Pakistan-India Asia Cup clash drives TV ad rates sky-high
Daily Times
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August 18, 2025
Published on: August 18, 2025 7:22 PM The Asia Cup 2025 has sparked huge excitement, especially for the Pakistan-India match. Indian TV channels are charging up to 1.6 million rupees for a 10-second ad during the game. The tournament will begin on...
Opera Hong Kong’s rendition of The Merry Widow is fun but feels lacking
South China Morning Post
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August 18, 2025
Even without the flutes of bubbly normally featured in Viennese operettas, there are plenty of good reasons the 150-year-old musical genre is dubbed “champagne opera”. The effervescent delight of the songs, dance, intrigue and lighthearted...
Hong Kong Shares May See Continued Consolidation On Monday
RTTNews
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August 18, 2025
The Hong Kong stock market has moved lower in consecutive trading days, slumping more than 340 points or 1.5 percent along the way. The Hang Seng Index now rests just above the 25,270-point plateau and it may continue to sputter on Monday. The...
Hong Kong must come together to ensure an unforgettable National Games
South China Morning Post
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August 16, 2025
Excitement is building ahead of the National Games, with athletes making their final preparations for the eagerly anticipated sports festival. Strong demand is expected for tickets to the event, to be held in Hong Kong and other Greater Bay Area...
Review: “Little Red Sweet” is a Tender Ode to Hong Kong’s Vanishing Culinary Heritage
Cinema Escapist - California
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August 17, 2025
Starring Stephy Tang, "Little Red Sweet" is the latest Hong Kong film to reminisce about heritage—this time culinary—slipping away. By Richard Yu, 17 Aug 25 19:00 GMT Courtesy of Sil-Metropole.Hong Kong punches well above its weight in the...
India vs Pakistan: Price of TV ads surges for high-voltage Asia Cup 2025 game as brands have to pay Rs...
DNA India
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August 18, 2025
India and Pakistan are set to lock horns in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 on September 14. The last time the two teams faced each other was in the 2025 Champions Trophy. India to face Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025 on September 14 The much-awaited...
Kai Tak Sports Park opens Hong Kong’s largest covered climbing wall and playground area
Time Out
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Lace up your trainers – Kai Tak Sports Park, Hong Kong’s leading integrated sports and entertainment destination, has opened new outdoor facilities for leisure and fitness! Dubbed the North Garden, this outdoor sports zone is now home to Hong...
Singer Fukuyama "regrets" sexual remarks to female Fuji TV employees
Kyodo News+
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August 18, 2025
TOKYO - Renowned Japanese singer-songwriter and actor Masaharu Fukuyama has acknowledged making sexual remarks to female employees of Fuji TV at events that a third-party panel on misconduct at the broadcaster had deemed inappropriate, according...
Fashion’s latest obsession: Labubu couture
Yahoo News
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Every morning, fashion designer Gina Alva wakes up to dozens of orders for her trendy Los Angeles label, Glossy Gems. Recent bestsellers include a baby blue tulle skirt à la Carrie Bradshaw, a bouclé jacket in tweed and a pair of black twill...
Super Junior's 'Super Show 10' concerts to be streamed at movie theaters worldwide
Korea JoungAng Daily
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August 18, 2025
Published: 18 Aug. 2025, 10:56 Boy band Super Junior's ″Super Show 10″ poster [SM ENTERTAINMENT] Boy band Super Junior's upcoming "Super Show 10" concerts will be streamed live and shown at theaters in 14 regions around the world, its agency SM...
Vietnam shines at 3rd ASEAN Film Festival in Hong Kong
VietnamPlus
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August 17, 2025
Hong Kong (VNA) – The Vietnamese film “Dao, Pho and Piano” (Peach Blossom, Pho and Piano) by Director Phi Tien Son makes a strong impression on international audiences at the 3rd ASEAN Film Festival, taking place in Hong Kong (China) from August 7...
Hong Kong – Speech by SCST at “Stars of Tomorrow 2025-When Dreams Come True” Gala Opening (English only)
Web NewsWire
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August 16, 2025
Speech by SCST at “Stars of Tomorrow 2025-When Dreams Come True” Gala Opening (English only) ****************************************************************************************** Following is the speech by the Secretary for Culture, Sports...
Hong Kong’s drone medal ‘perfect conclusion’ to city’s best World Games showing
South China Morning Post
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August 17, 2025
Air sports exponent Kwan Chun-yan has finished between two world champions in the sport to win Hong Kong’s sixth and final medal at the World Games in Chengdu, in a performance described by the team chief as the “perfect conclusion” to the team’s...
Sports News | Important for India Football Team to Remain United: New Head Coach Khalid Jamil
Latestly
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August 17, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): A new era has just begun for Indian football after Khalid Jamil took charge of the Blue Tigers, the first Indian coach in 13 years, as per the official website of the All India Football Federation (AIFF). The...