Happy Chinese New Year from FinanceAsia
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MTR Corp urged to probe possible human error after Hong Kong Island line shutdown
Hong Kong’s rail operator has been urged to investigate whether human error was behind the recent 1½-hour partial shutdown of the Island line and...
China’s Baidu unveils AI-driven Wikipedia challenger in bid for international users
Chinese tech giant Baidu launched a Wikipedia challenger this week, banking on artificial intelligence to bridge information gaps for local and worldwide audiences in...
AmCham chairman’s 2026 wishes? More US-China talks, fewer tariffs, no shocks
In January, James Zimmerman returned to the American Chamber of Commerce in China (AmCham China) as its chairman. He previously served in that role...
US military laser tech and cartel drones stir airspace confusion in Texas
For a few hours on Wednesday, the sleepy airport of El Paso, Texas, became a sudden flashpoint for confusion. Late Tuesday night, the Federal...
Peng Yu to rejoin Weil, Gotshal & Manges
Hong Kong-based Peng Yu is a specialist in private equity and M&A transactions. Read More
Hong Kong’s ‘Queen of Votes’ ran one of the cheapest Legco races, at HK$20 a vote
Hong Kong’s “Queen of Votes” Christine Fong Kwok-shan ran one of the most cost-effective campaigns in the Legislative Council election, spending an average of...
Is Indonesia’s tourist visa scheme vulnerable to abuse? Bali gambling bust renews concern
The arrest of nearly 40 Indian nationals in Bali for allegedly running an online gambling operation has renewed concern about Indonesia’s tourist visa regime...
Sens. Kelly, Slotkin Denounce Justice Department for Seeking to Indict Them
WASHINGTON—Sens. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) denounced the Department of Justice on Feb. 11 for pursuing criminal charges against them for releasing...