The United Kingdom’s financial watchdogs are preparing to significantly strengthen regulations governing stablecoins, intending to ensure the stability of these digital currencies and protect consumers […]
Year: 2025
Global Temperatures Hit Record Highs: Climate Crisis Accelerates
The world experienced its warmest 12-month period on record between June 2023 and May 2024, significantly breaching the critical 1.5°C threshold of pre-industrial levels, signaling […]
Global Cooperation Protects Against Emerging Financial Crime Threats
International efforts are urgently focusing on bolstering global cyber defences and money laundering countermeasures following a significant rise in sophisticated, cross-border financial crime targeting institutions […]
Global Demand for Rare Earths Pushes Mining to New Frontiers
The critical global pivot toward renewable energy and advanced technology is driving an unprecedented surge in demand for rare earth elements (REEs), pushing mining operations […]
Indie Composer Kiri T Transitions to Mainstream Success with Debut Album
Hong Kong singer-songwriter Kiri T (Xie Xiaoying), 31, has released her long-awaited debut Cantonese album, a kiridiculous distance, following her breakthrough 2023 hit, “At Least […]
Global Food Prices Stabilise Amid Strong Supply and Currency Shifts
World commodity markets are witnessing a dramatic stabilisation in food costs, with the United Nations reporting a significant moderation after months of volatility driven by […]
Global Conflict Threatens Crucial Wildlife Conservation Efforts
The world’s ongoing armed conflicts are increasingly jeopardizing vital biodiversity protection initiatives, according to the director of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) […]
Macau Boxer Defeats Hong Kong Rival in Endurance Fight, Rivals Trades Taunts for Respect
In a high-stakes regional boxing match billed as the “Invincible Cup 2025,” held on Saturday and organised by Derek Cheung, Macau boxer Black Joe outlasted […]
Japanese Music Icon Koichi Domoto Announces Marriage
Japanese entertainment circles were buzzing today as Koichi Domoto, a leading member of the veteran male duo DOMOTO (formerly known as KinKi Kids), announced his […]
Acclaimed Vocalist Shirley Chen Announces Highly Anticipated Hong Kong Concert
Famed Hong Kong singer and actress Shirley Chen (Stella Chan) will return to the live stage with a solo concert scheduled for February 28 next […]