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The Standard is Hong Kong's biggest circulation free English daily newspaper. From the paper format to the latest digital format, it delivers the most updated news to readers round the clock, all at no cost. The Standard is the "First Free English Daily Newspaper" in Hong Kong.
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China's Xi proposes BRICS 'open-source AI zone"
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (205+ words) China will lead the creation of an "open-source zone for artificial intelligence" for BRICS countries, President Xi Jinping said Sunday at a summit of the 11-nation group in New Delhi. Chinese AI companies produce world-leading open-source AI models -- whose underlying…...
Former officials praise Tung Chee-hwa’s broad vision and deep national devotion
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (323+ words) Former government officials have paid tribute to the city’s first chief executive Tung Chee-hwa following his passing, describing him as a visionary leader with a strong commitment to both the city and the country. Speaking on a radio program on…...
Tung Chee-hwa's funeral: Will HK see a third state funeral?
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (274+ words) Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first Chief Executive and former vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, passed away at the age of 89. As a former vice-national leader, attention has turned to whether he will…...
China’s exports expand 25 percent in August, underpin economic growth
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (408+ words) China's export growth picked up pace last month, remaining a key driver for an economy that is still grappling with tepid domestic demand and external uncertainties. China's exports expanded 25 percent year-on-year in August in U.S. dollar terms, matching forecast and accelerating…...
Shein to join Hang Seng Index
1+ week, 5+ day ago (98+ words) Hang Seng Indexes Company said on Wednesday that Shein (0625) will be added to the Hang Seng Composite Index and sub-indexes after market close on September 14 as it meets the fast entry rule. The Chinese fashion giant will also join Hang…...
US to urge hands-off AI regulation at G-20, official says
1+ week, 6+ day ago (394+ words) The U.S. will aim to persuade G-20 members to take a hands-off approach to regulating AI, according to a Trump White House official, at a gathering of industry titans and commerce ministers that begins on Tuesday in North Carolina. Leaders are convening…...
Hong Kong stocks edge lower by midday, with insurance companies dragging
3+ week, 6+ day ago (166+ words) Hong Kong stocks edged lower by midday break on Tuesday, with insurance stocks slumping. The benchmark Hang Seng Index dropped 165 points, or 0.65 percent, to 25,287, with the half-day market turnover reaching HK$136 billion. Tech gauge fell 1.99 percent to 4,686 points. Alibaba (9988) and…...
How has the US-South Korea relationship evolved under Trump?
3+ week, 6+ day ago (748+ words) U.S. President Donald Trump's order to scale back joint military drills with South Korea has revived one of the most contentious issues from his first term, underscoring how his deal-focused approach continues to test the more than 70-year-old alliance. Here's a…...