Cinema Day attracted 201,000 film-goers. How does it stack up against last year?
Annual event was started in Hong Kong after Covid-19 pandemic to help drum up business for industry and is funded by authorities
· Edith Lin
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Mental health becomes a financial battleground as insurance premiums soar
Personal risk insurance is adding more pain to the cost of living crisis with premiums for life, total and permanent disability (TPD), and income protection soaring in response to a massive rise in mental health claims on these policies.
· Colin Kruger
Chinese travellers flock to Central Asia as flight bookings soar 120% on pre-Covid levels
Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative behind stronger economic ties and passenger traffic growth between the two regions, say industry experts
· Yeon Woo Lee
Chinese travellers flock to Central Asia as flight bookings soar 120% on pre-Covid levels
Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative behind stronger economic ties and passenger traffic growth between the two regions, say industry experts
· Yeon Woo Lee
World reacts to shooting at White House correspondents’ dinner
The United States is taking stock of a shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner in Washington, DC, where President Donald Trump was rushed from the scene.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Parties clash over security adviser's remarks as alliance row deepens
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
Frenzy for Hong Kong luxury homes set to continue after 156% sales rise in first quarter
Stock-market gains and attractive prices will continue to lure wealthy buyers including mainland Chinese investors, agents say
· Cheryl Arcibal
Frenzy for Hong Kong luxury homes set to continue after 156% sales rise in first quarter
Stock-market gains and attractive prices will continue to lure wealthy buyers including mainland Chinese investors, agents say
· Cheryl Arcibal
At Malaysia’s arms bazaar, drone dealers chase Southeast Asian market share
‘Drone warfare is the future,’ say arms dealers in Kuala Lumpur – and the region’s militaries are buying in
· Joseph Sipalan
At Malaysia’s arms bazaar, drone dealers chase Southeast Asian market share
‘Drone warfare is the future,’ say arms dealers in Kuala Lumpur – and the region’s militaries are buying in
· Joseph Sipalan
Hong Kong’s IPO market ‘exceeds’ HK$140 billion amid renewed gold trading push
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says city remains top IPO hub, citing strong demand among ‘high-quality’ companies and robust market momentum
· Matthew Cheng
Hong Kong’s IPO market ‘exceeds’ HK$140 billion amid renewed gold trading push
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says city remains top IPO hub, citing strong demand among ‘high-quality’ companies and robust market momentum
· Matthew Cheng
Russian delegations attend North Korea's war memorial opening, visit Pueblo ship
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
‘Hairdryer used to trick weather sensor’ to win $47,600 prediction market bet
French police are investigating suspicions that a hairdryer may have been used to tamper with official weather readings to make thousands of dollars in Polymarket bets.
· James Titcomb
Palestinians vote in local elections in West Bank and part of Gaza
Deir Al-Balah, Gaza Strip: Palestinians voted in the first elections held in part of Gaza in more than two decades, while tens of thousands of Palestinians cast ballots in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
· Sam Metz, Wafaa Shurafa
Hana Bank opens QR payments in Vietnam for Korean travelers
South Korean travelers will be able to make QR payments in Vietnam without cash or cards, as Hana Bank expands its global payment platform GLN into one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing markets.
· Choi Ji-won
2-speed recovery hits Central landlords as older towers cut rents to compete
Nexxus Building brings in asset manager, lowers rents and subdivides space to retain tenants
· Peggy Ye
Top 5 News This Week: Trouble for Rodrigo and Sara Duterte, Martin Romualdez, and Finlayson’s squirrels
It wasn’t the best week for the Dutertes. Glaring disparities between Vice President Sara’s SALN and bank transaction records do not help in fending off her impending impeachment; her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, was confirmed for trial by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity.
· jcgotinga0208
Justice Dept ends Powell probe, clearing way for Warsh
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The Justice Department is closing its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, US Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Friday, removing an obstacle to the confirmation of Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the central bank.
· Reuters
To be the world No 2 financial centre, Hong Kong must be a rule maker
In a fragmenting world where the old financial order is being renegotiated, the greater prize goes to those who help set the new standards
· Jun Yu Chan
To be the world No 2 financial centre, Hong Kong must be a rule maker
In a fragmenting world where the old financial order is being renegotiated, the greater prize goes to those who help set the new standards
· Jun Yu Chan
Israeli forces injure six Palestinians in raid on West Bank polling station
Israeli forces injured six Palestinians on Saturday during a raid on a polling station in the Khirbet Khallat al-Miyya cluster of villages, south of Hebron, medics said.
· Middleeasteye
Trump claims progress in Mideast wars, but grievances could reignite them
RAMALLAH, West Bank — The post-Oct. 7 order in the Middle East — such as it is — is barely pieced together by conditional ceasefires and mutual threats.
· Associated Press
18 Shocking Facts That Prove The US Economy Is In Far Worse Shape Than Most People Realize
Authored by Michael Snyder via The Economic Collapse blog,
· Tyler Durden
Trump bought at least $51M in bonds in March, disclosure shows
NEW YORK— US President Donald Trump bought at least $51 million in bonds in March, according to financial disclosures released on Saturday, with the purchases spanning several sectors.
· Reuters
Wollstonecraft home with ties to Uncle Tobys gets a $3m discount
A Wollstonecraft home that was originally built for the late Joseph Clifton Love, a manufacturer who helped establish the Uncle Tobys brand in Sydney through his company Clifford Love & Co, has hit the market for a second time this year.
· Kristy Johnson
The unheard voices of sex workers on the frontline of PNG's HIV crisis
PNG sex workers say they are often torn between earning a living and risking contracting HIV. (ABC News: Johnson Raela/Cordelia Brown/Adobe Stock)
· Belinda Kora
Palestinians vote in first elections since war, amid ongoing Israeli attacks
Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and central Gaza voted on Saturday in municipal elections, the first since Israel's war on Gaza started, marked by low turnout and a narrow slate of contenders amid continuing Israeli attacks.
· Middleeasteye
How a divorced mom-of-three became the first woman on the NY Stock Exchange
A new biography of Mary Kay — the big-haired, bleach-blonde and perpetually pink-clad cosmetics titan — reads more like a juicy Judith Krantz novel.
· Raquel Laneri
Honda postpones self-driving goal to 2028 as EV retreat takes toll
Honda 0 Series Saloon EV was a self-driving concept car designed for the North American market. It was canceled this year. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
· Staff Writer
Narco-politics in the Philippines
ON April 22, 2026, former senator Antonio “Sonny” Trillanes IV’s sworn affidavit was read at the House of Representatives Committee on Justice hearing on the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte. He alleged that over P2 billion were amassed by Duterte’s family from drug lords. He also claimed that ov…
· Lloyd C. Bautista
Palestinians vote in first municipal elections since outbreak of Gaza war - analysis
Palestinians went to the polls on Saturday in local municipal elections in a vote that will be closely watched to see what trends are percolating among the Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza.
· SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Palestinians head to the polls for first time since Gaza war
Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and central Gaza on Saturday cast their ballot in municipal elections for the first time since Israel launched its war on Gaza.
· Middleeasteye
A bank robber's cellphone gave him away. His case is at the Supreme Court
A drone photo taken on June 16, 2020, shows the Call Federal Credit Union, front, a bank robbed by Okello Chatrie in 2019 in Midlothian, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
· Mark Sherman
For car, phone, even tractor owners, a populist wave is rising to end the 'captive' repair economy
It used to be that if your iPhone or Galaxy was damaged, you were at the mercy of Apple or Samsung to get it fixed as manufacturers snowed customers with a blizzard of unattainable proprietary parts and software diagnostics. But that pain hasn't been limited to smartphones, and a legal movement challenging who contr…
· Kevin Williams
America In Focus: March retail sales rise, Trump's approval rating on economy falls
In the past week, many Americans remained laser focused on the economy, inflation and how those forces could impact their lives. Hitting close to home were high grocery and gas prices, escalating housing costs and job cuts.
· Michelle Chapman
Global Inflation Scare: Chinese Exporters Hike Prices As Iran War Triggers Ethane Shortage, Plastics Crunch
Chinese exporters are finally passing on the pain - right as they're experiencing a major shortage of a key industrial material. After years of cutting prices amid overcapacity and cutthroat competition, manufacturers are now raising prices on everything from swimsuits and ski suits to medical syringes and air condi…
· Tyler Durden
AI talent war: Software industry is a new target as top executives jump ship to OpenAI
Software giants are seeing their worst stock performance in years on fears of AI disruption. Now they have a new problem.
· Seema Mody, Kate Rooney
Hong Kong police arrest 2 men over thefts targeting homeless people
Pair allegedly stole personal belongings such as cash, mobile phones, Octopus and bank cards, and identity documents
· Wynna Wong
Hong Kong police arrest 2 men over thefts targeting homeless people
Pair allegedly stole personal belongings such as cash, mobile phones, Octopus and bank cards, and identity documents
· Wynna Wong
Tate at a turning point: new director must confront unwieldy ‘beast’ of an art institution
As Maria Balshaw steps down after nine years, her successor at the gallery needs to forge a fresh financial and cultural path
· Lanre Bakare
New Cy Young candidate emerges for Dodgers; when will Shohei Ohtani get going?
Welcome to The California Post’s weekly Dodgers recap, where baseball writers Dylan Hernández and Jack Harris review the week that was, hand out very official awards and take stock of the state of the season.
· Jack Harris, Dylan Hernandez
Will DeepSeek's new AI model crash Nvidia's $5tn party? | The National
In early 2025, Nvidia lost nearly $600 billion in market value after an upstart generative AI large language model from China tried to prove there is no need to splash billions of dollars to develop such a platform.
· Alvin R Cabral
Dozens of Palestinians breach IDF checkpoints to enter Jenin refugee camp
Some 20 Palestinians successfully breached military checkpoints to enter the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank, the IDF said on Saturday afternoon.
· AMIR BOHBOT, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Warsh edges closer to becoming Fed chair but an interest rate cut may still be a ways off
Kevin Warsh testifies during his nomination hearing to be a member and chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee on Capitol Hill, in Washington Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
· Christopher Rugaber
Hong Kong developers clear stock amid strong demand and shrinking supply
Nearly 300 flats released as strong demand meets falling supply, with completions set to decline over the next two years
· Cheryl Arcibal
Hong Kong developers clear stock amid strong demand and shrinking supply
Nearly 300 flats released as strong demand meets falling supply, with completions set to decline over the next two years
· Cheryl Arcibal
West Bank and part of Gaza vote in first municipal elections since war
Polling stations opened at 7 a.m. across the occupied West Bank, including in Al‑Bireh near Ramallah, as Palestinians voted in municipal elections widely seen as one of the few remaining forms of civic participation. Nearly 1.5 million people were eligible, according to the Central Elections Commission. The ballot w…
· AfricaNews
Palestinians in West Bank and some in Gaza vote in local elections
Palestinians are voting in local elections on Saturday, including the first poll of any kind to be held in Gaza since 2006.
· Sean Seddon