Hong Kong banks to run out of AI, green finance talent by 2030, study shows
Hong Kong lenders were expected to face a talent shortage in artificial intelligence (AI), green finance and expertise related to the Middle East and...
Hong Kong cancels all rainstorm signals after showers force class suspensions
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10 Years Of Celebrating Asia’s Researchers
Every year, Asian Scientist Magazine publishes Asian Scientist 100, a carefully curated list of the best and brightest researchers and leaders in SETM in...
In Oklahoma, Teachers From out of State Assessed for ‘America First’ Values
Oklahoma’s education chief announced on Aug. 14 that the Sooner State’s public schools are kicking off the 2025–2026 academic year with 4,000 new “America...
Judge Expands Texas AG’s Restraining Order Over Texas Democrats’ Fundraising
A judge on Aug. 16 issued a ruling that expands a restraining order against former Rep. Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke (D-Texas) and his political...
US defence giant makes a soft power play in the Philippines with R&D hub
Lockheed Martin is set to establish an R&D facility in Manila in partnership with a major Philippine university, in a move analysts say will...
Chinese pharma firms Hengrui, Hansoh expected to post strong first-half profits
Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals and Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group, two of China’s largest drug makers, are expected to report significantly improved profits, buoyed by novel drug...
California Democrats Unveil Proposed Congressional Map to Counter Texas Redistricting
California Democratic lawmakers unveiled on Aug. 15 a proposed redrawn state congressional map they intend to place on the November ballot amid a redistricting...
West Virginia, South Carolina, Ohio to Deploy National Guard in Support of DC Crime Crackdown
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster, and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, all Republicans, pledged on Aug. 16 to send hundreds...