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- Hong Kong stocks hit 4-month high as Beijing’s support fuels more bets on tech rallyHong Kong stocks rose to the highest in more than four months after Beijing delivered its strongest endorsement of the private sector, fuelling bets on further gains in this year’s tech rally following DeepSeek’s breakthrough. The Hang Seng Index climbed 1.7 per cent to 22,990.33 at 11.03am local time on Tuesday, a level not seen …
- My Take | DeepSeek could burst ‘peak China’ myth with AI-driven economic revivalThere has been a popular narrative in recent years about China having “peaked” in economic power, with the world’s second-largest economy unlikely to overtake the US and therefore being “uninvestible”. The excitement around and rapid adoption of DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence (AI) models now seems to be turning that logic on its head. The “peak China” …
- PM seeks WB’s help for priority reforms – World PakistanISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has sought the World Bank board’s support for engaging highly qualified foreign consultants to implement his anti-corruption and privatisation agenda, as the directors enquired about Pakistan’s economic reforms plan. The prime minister met with a nine-member delegation of World Bank’s executive directors here on Monday. The delegation is currently visiting …
- PM seeks WB’s help for priority reformsISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has sought the World Bank board’s support for engaging highly qualified foreign consultants to implement his anti-corruption and privatisation agenda, as the directors enquired about Pakistan’s economic reforms plan. The prime minister met with a nine-member delegation of World Bank’s executive directors here on Monday. The delegation is currently visiting …
- FinMin Aurangzeb stresses potential for boosting Saudi exportsFinance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb poses for a photo in Islamabad on March 11, 2024. — Ministry of Finance ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday underscored the potential for boosting exports to Saudi Arabia, especially in the skilled labour sector. In an interview with Arab News during the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies, …
- Pakistan eyes export expansion to Saudi Arabia under its vision 2030Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks during an interview at his office in Islamabad on July 19, 2024. — Reuters ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday underscored the potential for boosting exports to Saudi Arabia, especially in the skilled labor sector as the kingdom’s ambitious vision 2030 objectives drive up demand for skilled workers. In …
- 18 Hong Kong banks join forces to help SMEs weather financial stormA dozen banks have joined six major lenders in Hong Kong to provide financial support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME), which account for 98 per cent of the enterprises in the city, to help resolve cash-flow issues. The Hong Kong Association of Banks (HKAB) said on Monday that a total of 18 banks on …
- DeepSeek lowers cost of AI adoption for businesses across Southeast Asia: expertsDeepSeek’s advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models have lowered the cost of adopting the technology for Southeast Asia’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to experts, although many businesses still must contend with a lack of talent and outdated digital infrastructure. “I think this [development] is quite a good thing for SMEs in Malaysia,” Leo Liu …
- King Charles To Miss Major Royal Visit Amid Fresh Health Concerns Due To Cancer Treatment – World PakistanBuckingham Palace has provided an important update regarding King Charles’ health and his potential international travel plans, including a visit to the U.S. The 76-year-old monarch, who is currently undergoing cancer treatment, is unlikely to make the highly anticipated trip to the U.S. in the near future. Despite earlier reports from royal correspondent Russell Myers …
- King Charles To Miss Major Royal Visit Amid Fresh Health Concerns Due To Cancer TreatmentBuckingham Palace has provided an important update regarding King Charles’ health and his potential international travel plans, including a visit to the U.S. The 76-year-old monarch, who is currently undergoing cancer treatment, is unlikely to make the highly anticipated trip to the U.S. in the near future. Despite earlier reports from royal correspondent Russell Myers …
- Parts of Karachi receive drizzle amid cloudy conditionsListen to article Karachi experienced light drizzle on Monday, bringing relief from the dry weather as cloudy conditions persisted across the city. Light drizzle reported in multiple areas of Karachi, with parts of the city including Saddar, North Nazimabad, Soldier Bazar, Defence, and Qayyumabad receiving rain. Reports attributed the light showers to a weak tail of a …
- Pakistan’s economic reforms journey progressing under PM Shehbaz: WBA delegation of World Bank Executive Directors calls on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on February 17, 2024. — PID Positive outcomes of govt’s reform initiatives being felt: WB Govt introducing transparency to control corruption, PM tells WB. WB Executive Directors delegation arrives Pakistan after 20 years. Lauding the government’s ongoing initiatives, a delegation …
- Under PM Shehbaz, Pakistan’s journey of economic reforms progressing: WBA delegation of World Bank Executive Directors calls on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on February 17, 2024. — PID A delegation of World Bank executive directors on Monday said Pakistan’s journey of economic reforms, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was progressing at pace. The remarks came during a meeting between …
- China digs deep on mineral security as battle for resources with US intensifiesHaving already reported a significant increase in mineral reserves that serve to enhance its self-sufficiency, China is digging deeper with plans to enhance support for finding valuable resources – a move that comes as the United States is pressuring war-ravaged Ukraine to surrender half of its rare earth deposits in exchange for security guarantees. A …
- Hong Kong developer NWD to launch second State Pavilia offering after weekend sell-outNew World Development (NWD) is launching a second offering of flats at its State Pavilia project in North Point on Wednesday after selling all the units it offered at the weekend. The developer on Sunday said it would put an additional 88 units up for sale “in response to the market’s needs”. On Saturday, NWD …
- China property crisis: Hong Kong court orders Evergrande and HNA units to liquidateA key offshore financing unit of China Evergrande Group was ordered to wind up on Monday, while a court hearing for an offshore arm is slated for Tuesday, as the nation’s crisis-hit developers brace for 700 billion yuan (US$95.8 billion) of bond maturities this year. The Hong Kong High Court ordered Tianji Holding, Evergrande’s offshore …
- Shein faces investor pressure to slash valuation to US$30 billion, sources sayChinese fast-fashion retailer Shein is under pressure to cut its valuation to about US$30 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, having in the past been valued at more than three times that amount. Shein shareholders are suggesting that an adjustment is needed to help get its potential initial public offering (IPO) in the …
- 90 Day Fiancé couple considers divorce for throuple while another faces family tension over 23-year age gap – World PakistanThe Season 11 premiere of 90 Day Fiancé, which aired on February 16, 2025, introduced two couples facing major life decisions—one considering divorce to expand their relationship into a throuple, and another navigating family tensions over a significant age gap and plans for another child. Matt and Amani, a couple from San Diego, are in …
- 90 Day Fiancé couple considers divorce for throuple while another faces family tension over 23-year age gapThe Season 11 premiere of 90 Day Fiancé, which aired on February 16, 2025, introduced two couples facing major life decisions—one considering divorce to expand their relationship into a throuple, and another navigating family tensions over a significant age gap and plans for another child. Matt and Amani, a couple from San Diego, are in …
- Enhancing Wellness and Beauty with Botox Injections in AlexandriaAuthor Narges Najmyar Published February 17, 2025 Word count 506 In the bustling historic city of Alexandria, wellness and beauty treatments are becoming an integral part of self-care routines for many residents. Among these treatments, botox injections in Alexandria stand out as a popular choice for those seeking to rejuvenate their appearance and reduce signs …