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Bloomberg publishes live blog covering Milken Institute Global Conference updates
Bloomberg published a live blog on May 4 covering updates from the Milken Institute Global Conference.
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Banks launch $2.28 billion junk bond sale for BASF coatings deal
Banks launched a €1.95 billion-equivalent junk bond sale on May 4 to help finance Carlyle and Qatar Investment Authority's BASF coatings deal.
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World Liberty Financial says it is suing Justin Sun for defamation
World Liberty Financial said it is suing crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun for defamation over what it called a coordinated media campaign.
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Klingbeil renews call for EU windfall tax on energy profits
German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil renewed his call for an EU windfall tax on energy profits on May 4.
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Hong Kong proposes licensing overhaul for claw machines and prize games
Hong Kong authorities proposed new rules to require individual licences for claw machines and prize-based games to address gambling risks.
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At least 13 hospitalized after shooting at party near Arcadia Lake
A shooting at a party near Arcadia Lake outside Oklahoma City left at least 13 people hospitalized Sunday night, police said.
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American woman dies after falling from Hong Kong hotel pool deck
A 69-year-old American woman died after falling from the 29th-floor pool deck of Hotel Indigo in Hong Kong's Wan Chai district.
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Yan Huichang to step down as Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra artistic director in 2027
Yan Huichang will step down as artistic director of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra in July 2027 after 30 years at the helm.
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Hong Kong's HKGAI to launch AI model running on Chinese-made chips in 2026
Hong Kong Generative AI Research and Development Centre plans to release HKGAI-V3, an AI model optimized for Chinese chips, in the first half of 2026.
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KMT split over size of Taiwan defence spending package
Taiwan's KMT is split over how much extra defence spending to back amid US pressure for a comprehensive package.
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Wall Street slips as oil prices surge amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
US stocks dipped modestly Monday while oil prices rose amid conflicting Iran-US claims over Strait of Hormuz security.
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Mainland Visitors to Hong Kong Rise in Labour Day Holiday; Spending Patterns Vary
Hong Kong saw a 4.8% rise in mainland Chinese visitors during the first three days of the Labour Day holiday but spending remained uneven across sectors.
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ITIF urges US tech firms to keep operating in China
ITIF said US technology companies should stay in China to protect revenue, market share and innovation leadership.
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SCMP report details April 2026 India, Russia-China and US-Iran talks
SCMP said April 2026 diplomacy featured India, Russia-China and US-Iran talks over the Strait of Hormuz.
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US lawmakers question UN cost, China threat in space and AI
US lawmakers in April warned the UN is costly, pressed China as a top space rival and sought a first AI assessment.
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Explosion and fire hit South Korean cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
An explosion and fire hit the South Korean cargo ship HMM Namu near the UAE in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, with no injuries reported.
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China EV retail sales fall 11% in April as exporters post gains
China’s EV retail sales fell 11% in April to 614,000 units, even as BYD, Geely and Chery expanded overseas shipments.
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Iran conflict may boost Beijing's leverage at upcoming Trump-Xi summit
The US-Israel war on Iran could strengthen China's position on key issues during the Trump-Xi meeting expected May 14, 2026.
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Bungie plans evolving Marathon story with player input and new seasons through 2026
Bungie will develop Marathon’s story over several years, keeping it open to player involvement and new entry points each season.
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Marvel Tokon adds Savage Hulk and Shuri’s Black Panther to roster
Arc System Works added Savage Hulk and Shuri’s Black Panther to Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls at Evo Japan 2026.
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Wizards says Frazier copied artist's One Ring card art
Wizards of the Coast said Dan Frazier copied Marta Nael’s The One Ring art for a new Hobbit card.
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Shuhei Yoshida questions Sony's day-one PC release strategy for PlayStation games
Shuhei Yoshida said releasing new triple-A PlayStation games on PC at launch is not a good strategy for PlayStation, citing past approaches and investment recovery.
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Xbox to Launch Game Pass Starter Edition Bundled with Discord Nitro
Xbox plans a new Game Pass tier called Starter Edition offering 50+ games and Discord Nitro for $9.99 monthly.
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Warren Spector's Thick as Thieves stealth game launches May 20 for $4.99
OtherSide Entertainment led by Warren Spector will release stealth game Thick as Thieves on May 20 with solo and co-op modes.