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President Viola Amherd
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Style Edit: Richard Mille’s pared-back powerhouse, RM 55-01 Manual Winding
All 3 versions of the new watch – in black Carbon TPT, and in grey or white Quartz TPT – are masterpieces of minimalism.
15 May 2026 - 10:00AM
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
Hong Kong leverages ‘unrivalled’ medical hub status amid global hantavirus alarm
11 May 2026 - 9:27PM
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Style Edit: Vacheron Constantin unveils 2 new Overseas marvels
11 May 2026 - 10:00AM
Food and Drinks
Hong Kong’s hottest new openings, from Stübli to Blanc de Noirs
Discover Hong Kong’s latest dining gems: Stübli’s Alpine delights, Sichuan Verandah’s spicy fare, Blanc de Noirs’ bubbly haven and Lola Maria’s Spanish charm.
11 May 2026 - 8:00AM
Hong Kong property
Is Hong Kong’s cultural hub of West Kowloon emerging as ‘Central 2.0’?
SHKP to benefit as tenants including UBS, JPMorgan Chase and Banco Santander set to move into new office space near high-speed rail station.
10 May 2026 - 1:32PM
Wealth: Healthcare
Resort-based genetic testing might be medical tourism’s next frontier
Humansa and Chi Longevity are working with resorts like The Chedi Andermatt and the Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, while The Lanserhof has its own resorts.
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Timepieces
5 watch moments in April and May 2026 – from the Met Gala to a shocking theft
Timothée Chalamet joins Urban Jürgensen, Connor Storrie and Colman Domingo wear Omega at the Met Gala, Watches and Wonders returns, and more.
7 May 2026 - 3:55PM
Hong Kong tourism
Aviation authorities report ‘less than 5%’ flight cuts despite Mideast war
Fewer than 5 per cent of Hong Kong flights for May and June have been cancelled, and about 1 per cent in July, despite global fuel crisis.
6 May 2026 - 8:01PM
North Korea
North Korea’s own-brand phone is sleek, colourful – and possibly watching you
Reports suggest North Korean-produced phones periodically capture screenshots that are stored in hidden folders accessible to authorities.
6 May 2026 - 10:18AM
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Artificial intelligence
From footwear to AI services: China moves up the value chain in exports
In 2025, China’s export growth in telecoms, computer and information services far outpaced exports of traditional goods, such as footwear.
3 May 2026 - 8:30PM
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Style Edit: Audemars Piguet launches a new atelier at Watches and Wonders 2026
At the annual Geneva event, the maison announced the Atelier des Établisseurs to preserve traditional watchmaking skills, and also released 3 distinctive new models.
27 Apr 2026 - 10:00AM
Banking & finance
How T+1 settlement could sharpen Hong Kong’s edge as a financial hub
After more than 30 years of T+2 settlement, Hong Kong plans to move to T+1. Here’s why the shift matters for markets and investors.
27 Apr 2026 - 7:00AM
Stock Connect
Brazil beckoned: China now has stock and bond ‘connect’ schemes in 5 regions
Strategic financial corridors now bridge mainland bourses with global hubs, enabling more seamless investment through specialised fund vehicles and receipts.
24 Apr 2026 - 7:00AM
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Style Edit: Tudor’s new models at Watches and Wonders 2026
The maison brought back the Monarch collection, complete with quirky dial and numerals, and added new models to its Royal and Black Bay marques.
23 Apr 2026 - 10:00AM
China exports
How a Chinese plastics hub shapes Tesla’s supply chain – and moulds the modern world
From car components to keyboards, this little-known industrial district in eastern China is crafting the small parts the world relies on.
23 Apr 2026 - 6:54AM
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Singapore
UN alarmed by Singapore executions for drug-related offences
UN rights chief Turk said drug-related offences not involving loss of life did not meet the ‘most serious crimes’ standard by international law.
22 Apr 2026 - 7:21PM
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Style Edit: Tag Heuer reimagines the chronograph for Watches and Wonders
From a ground-up redesign of the chronograph to a 500-metre dive watch, the maison’s 2026 line-up is all about pushing boundaries.
24 Apr 2026 - 3:02PM
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China shipbuilding
The Iran war’s unlikely winner: China’s shipyards
China already dominates global shipbuilding orders – and the Strait of Hormuz crisis appears to be boosting demand.
22 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
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Style Edit: The Omega Speedmaster story – from Apollo 11 to Artemis II
From Nasa’s punishing 1965 trials, to the Speedmaster Moonphase Meteorite, ‘Reverse Panda’ and X-33 – this is how a space icon keeps evolving.
21 Apr 2026 - 11:45AM
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Style Edit: Jaeger-LeCoultre adds 2 impressive new models for 2026
The 2026 Master Hybris Inventiva Gyrotourbillon À Stratosphère is a technical and decorative marvel, while the new Master Control Chronometre is based on the 1973 Master Mariner Chronometre.
21 Apr 2026 - 10:00AM
Canada
Canada’s Carney says economic ties with US have become a ‘weakness’
In a blunt video address, Canada’s prime minister promises regular updates on efforts to diversify away from the US.
20 Apr 2026 - 1:09PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Israeli attacks killed over 38,000 women, girls in Gaza since October 2023: UN
About 11,000 women and girls survived the war with injuries that will result in lifelong disabilities.
17 Apr 2026 - 9:42PM
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Style Edit: IWC Schaffhausen celebrates its Pilot’s Watch’s 90th anniversary
New pieces soar with Inspiration4 and Polaris Dawn, and the adventurous spirit of Le Petit Prince.
17 Apr 2026 - 10:00AM
Watches and Wonders
Watches and Wonders 2026: travel disruptions and glittering debuts
Richemont’s 10 maisons created plenty of buzz, while Patrick Dempsey dropped in at Tag Heuer and Usher is expected at Jaeger-LeCoultre.
20 Apr 2026 - 2:45PM
Canada
Canada’s Carney secures majority government with special election wins
With a parliamentary majority, Mark Carney will have a freer hand to govern – and solidify his grip on leading Canada.
14 Apr 2026 - 8:45PM
Canada
Canadian PM Carney on verge of majority government amid special elections
Votes are being cast in three districts. Winning just one of them would give the Liberals the ability to unilaterally pass any bill.
14 Apr 2026 - 2:39AM
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Israel-Gaza war
Sumud aid flotilla departs Spain for Gaza to break Israeli blockade
The Israeli military halted 40 boats assembled by the same organisation in October last year, arresting more than 450 activists including Greta Thunberg.
12 Apr 2026 - 6:40PM
Taiwan
Takeaways from Cheng Li-wun’s press conference about meeting with Xi Jinping
KMT chairwoman says that with talks in Beijing, her party has taken the first step to defuse tensions across the Taiwan Strait.
10 Apr 2026 - 4:28PM
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