A massive fire tore through a high-rise apartment complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po district, leaving at least 36 people dead and 279 unaccounted for. The blaze, which started in the Wang Fuk Court complex, quickly spread, trapping residents in their homes. Police have arrested three individuals on suspicion of manslaughter, raising questions about the building's safety...
Disney's latest addition to its theme park robots is Olaf, the lovable snowman from Frozen. This isn't just any Olaf, though; it's a life-size, animatronic version that will greet guests in the World of Frozen lands at international Disney Parks. The debut is set for March 29, 2026, at Disneyland Paris, with special appearances planned for Hong Kong Disneyland. The ...
Alibaba's cloud business is growing fast. In the last quarter, it grew by 34%. This is a big deal because the company is investing heavily in AI. The company plans to spend at least 380 billion yuan on cloud computing and AI over the next three years. But not everything is going well. Alibaba's overall revenue only grew by 5%. This is much lower than the cloud busin...
In a surprising turn of events, a 65-year-old woman from Phitsanulok, Thailand, was found alive in a coffin just as she was about to be cremated. The incident took place at Wat Rat Prakhong Tham, a Buddhist temple in Nonthaburi, near Bangkok. The woman's brother had brought her to the temple after a long journey from their hometown. He believed she had passed away a...
Japan is making some big changes to how it handles cryptocurrency. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) is working on a plan to treat digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum as financial products, similar to stocks and investment funds. This change could happen as early as 2026 and would bring a flat 20% tax on crypto gains, which is a big drop from the current rates...
In a significant move, U. S. authorities have apprehended four individuals, including two Chinese nationals, for their alleged involvement in a scheme to illegally ship advanced Nvidia graphics processing units (GPUs) to China. These GPUs are crucial for artificial intelligence (AI) applications. The suspects are accused of attempting to bypass U. S. export controls ...
Asia is making big moves in tokenized finance, and it's happening faster than in the U. S. Let's break it down. Japan is working on rules to make crypto more like traditional finance. They've got over 12 million exchange accounts holding trillions in assets. The goal is to make it easier for banks and brokers to handle crypto without all the legal hassle. This could...
The crypto market is going through a rough patch. Bitcoin's value has fallen below $100, 000, but that hasn't stopped major companies and banks from jumping into digital assets. In the United States, a well-known trading platform and bank has started offering crypto trading services to big clients. Meanwhile, the Singapore Exchange is also introducing new crypto trad...
Investors are feeling the heat as CATL, a big name in battery tech, sees its stock prices dip. The drop comes after a key investor decided to sell off part of their stake. This move has sparked concerns, especially with the U. S. keeping a close eye on Chinese-made energy storage systems. The news broke when Huang Shilin, a major player in CATL, announced plans to s...
Damai Entertainment Holdings Limited has caught the eye of analysts. A well-known expert, Thomas Chong, who works at Jefferies, thinks the stock is a good bet. He recently said it's a \"buy\" and believes the price could go up to HK$1. 43. Right now, the stock is at HK$0. 93, so there's room for growth. Chong is not just any analyst. He's got a strong track record. ...