Microsoft’s quarterly sales up 16% to $65.6 billion as investors ask if AI spending worth it
AI-related products are now on track to contribute about US$10 billion to the company’s annual revenue.
Assault vessel? Research ship? Both? Mystery of new Chinese ship caught on satellite
Satellite images of a new vessel with ‘flight deck’ prompts speculation it could be used as an assault ship or small carrier.
Trump trash talks Harris as Biden’s ‘garbage’ remark causes controversy
Donald Trump has a garbage truck photo-op to draw attention to US President Joe Biden’s remark about Trump supporters.
Samsung says third quarter operating profits soar to US$6.6 billion, but misses forecast
Although operating profit nearly tripled compared to a year ago, it was down 12 per cent compared to the previous quarter.
Hong Kong’s failed land tender reflects weak outlook, derails urban renewal efforts
Development costs, poor returns may be holding back developers from URA joint ventures, analysts say.
China floats wave, wind and solar power plan for South China Sea outposts
Chinese researchers will examine the feasibility of deploying integrated renewable systems on the high seas.
China’s factory activity returns to growth, ends 5 months of contraction
China’s official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index returned to growth in October, ending five straight months of contraction.
Why aren’t we pushing Hong Kong harder as a hub for kung fu fans?
The cultural heritage of Hong Kong related to Chinese martial arts has not been fully tapped to attract tourists and action film buffs.
Thai con woman held for inability to sing Indonesian national anthem while posing as local
Immigration issues lead authorities to uncover Thai woman on the run for committing staggering US$59 million fraud in native country.
Jill Biden dresses as a giant panda for final White House Halloween
US first lady promotes reading with ‘Hallo-Read’ and hands out treats with President Joe Biden.