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Xiaomi EV deliveries top 30,000 units in April, shares rise nearly 7%
Xiaomi’s electric vehicle unit delivered over 30,000 cars in April 2026, boosting shares by 6.8% on the Hong Kong market.
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Hong Kong beautician convicted of doxxing and blackmailing ex-lover
A Hong Kong court convicted beautician Li Yanlin of doxxing and blackmailing a married finance director she briefly dated for HK$2.6 million.
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Lost WWII Yiddish Songs to Be Performed in Shanghai for First Time in Asia
Lost anti-fascist Yiddish songs from World War II will be performed in Shanghai this month, marking their Asian debut.
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Hong Kong Inmedia cleared of tax evasion but faces HK$40,000 audit costs
Hong Kong Inmedia was cleared of tax evasion after a year-long Inland Revenue Department review but incurred HK$40,000 in related costs.
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China data centre market seen stronger as energy crisis reshapes outlook
A report says an energy crisis tied to the war in Iran has sharpened focus on China’s data centre market strengths.
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Hong Kong driver arrested after wife dies in border checkpoint crash
Police arrested a 67-year-old driver after his 62-year-old wife died in a crash at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge checkpoint.
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Hong Kong tax revenue rises 22% to HK$458.3 billion in financial year ending March 31
Hong Kong's tax revenue grew 22% to HK$458.3 billion in the 2025-26 financial year, driven by higher stamp duty and profits tax.
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China and Indonesia Launch Cross-Border QR Code Payments Using Domestic Apps
China and Indonesia launched a cross-border QR code payment system allowing payments with home currencies via Alipay and QRIS apps.
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Hong Kong trainers’ title race remains tight with 20 meetings left
Hong Kong's trainers’ championship is still wide open, with Mark Newnham leading by 3 wins after 68 of 88 meetings.
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Dutch court rejects NAC Breda's bid for replay over ineligible player in Eredivisie match
A Dutch court dismissed NAC Breda's lawsuit seeking a replay of their 6-0 Eredivisie loss due to an ineligible player on May 4.
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FIFA Faces Broadcast Rights Deadlock for 2026 World Cup in India and China
FIFA has no confirmed broadcast deals in India or China ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with a key Indian offer deemed too low.
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Ferrari launches Handling Speciale upgrade for Purosangue SUV in May 2026
Ferrari released a Handling Speciale upgrade for its Purosangue SUV in early May 2026 to improve handling and steering sharpness.
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OpenAI's GPT-5.5 Matches Anthropic's Mythos Preview in Cybersecurity Tests
OpenAI's GPT-5.5 matched Anthropic's Mythos Preview in UK cybersecurity tests involving complex AI challenges.
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Study finds zinc concentrated at scorpion stinger tips
Researchers found zinc, manganese and iron in scorpion stingers and pincers, with zinc packed at the tip of the stinger.
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Amazon says repairs to Middle East AWS data centers will take several months
Amazon said repairs to damaged AWS data centers in the UAE and Bahrain will take several months after Iranian drone strikes.
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Minnesota passes first state ban on nudification apps
Minnesota became the first state to pass a law banning apps that can undress or sexualize real people’s images.
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US Senate unanimously bans members from trading on prediction markets
The Senate voted unanimously on Monday to bar senators from betting on prediction markets.
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Ubuntu and Canonical servers offline over 24 hours after cross-border cyberattack
Ubuntu and Canonical’s web servers were knocked offline Thursday, disrupting site access and updates amid a sustained cross-border attack.
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MIT engineers create virtual violin simulation tool to aid luthier design
MIT engineers developed a virtual violin simulation that models physical sound production to assist violin makers in design.
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Trump administration stalls about 165 US onshore wind projects
The Trump administration has stalled approvals for about 165 onshore wind projects on private U.S. land, with the Pentagon citing security reviews.
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Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund to End LIV Golf Funding After 2026 Season
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund will stop financing LIV Golf following the 2026 season, putting the league's future in doubt.
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US Treasury to keep current debt issuance guidance in upcoming refunding statement
The US Treasury will issue its quarterly refunding statement on May 6 without changing debt issuance plans for coming quarters.
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Stocks slip as oil jumps on Middle East tensions
US stocks faltered and Brent crude jumped more than 5% as Middle East tensions shook markets on May 5, 2026.
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Antonelli wins Miami Grand Prix after pole and extends F1 lead
Kimi Antonelli, 19, won the Miami Grand Prix for Mercedes after starting from pole and beat Lando Norris in a pit-stop battle.