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Monday, Mar 01, 2021

$130,000 lost in latest bank con

$130,000 lost in latest bank con

A 29-year-old man was conned out of HK$130,000 after clicking on a malicious hyperlink sent via SMS asking him to reset his online banking account.

Canadians lashed on visa plan and genocide move

Canadians lashed on visa plan and genocide move

Canadian politicians and media have smeared China and misled people about Hong Kong, Xinjiang and the Winter Olympics, Beijing's embassy in Ottawa claimed in a weekend broadside .

Hongkongers stuck in Britain just want to know when they can come home

Hongkongers stuck in Britain just want to know when they can come home

Immigration Department says it has received about 840 requests for help, but authorities feel strict measures are needed to prevent import of virus variants.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock and NHS Sued Over £23.5 Mln Contract With US Data Firm Linked to CIA

Health Secretary Matt Hancock and NHS Sued Over £23.5 Mln Contract With US Data Firm Linked to CIA

Palantir was set up in 2003 by German-born tech billionaire Peter Thiel and four business associates. It specialises in storing big data and allowing corporations and governments to visualise it to solve problems.

Fewer cash handouts for Hongkongers in coming years, finance chief warns

Fewer cash handouts for Hongkongers in coming years, finance chief warns

Paul Chan says the government has to be ‘more flexible’ about rolling out sweeteners as the 2021-22 budget will incur a deficit of over HK$100 billion.

Oxford University COVID-19 Lab Reportedly Hacked by Cyber Gang

Oxford University COVID-19 Lab Reportedly Hacked by Cyber Gang

Researchers have been scrambling to learn more about SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. So far, the deadly virus has infected more than 113 million people worldwide and killed more than 2.5 million others.

About 70 per cent of teachers polled support revamp of liberal studies

About 70 per cent of teachers polled support revamp of liberal studies

Survey by Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers also finds 40 per cent of the teachers are worried about job security and 65 per cent expect to face problems following subject revamp.

Six million accidental savers 'created by Covid crisis'

Six million accidental savers 'created by Covid crisis'

More than six million people have become "accidental savers" during the pandemic by keeping jobs while facing fewer outgoings, a report has said.

47 Hong Kong opposition activists charged with conspiring to subvert state power

47 Hong Kong opposition activists charged with conspiring to subvert state power

Suspects, aged 23 to 64, including scholar Benny Tai, denied bail and will appear in court on Monday.

Covid: How this Indian firm is vaccinating the world

Covid: How this Indian firm is vaccinating the world

As pharmaceutical giants ramp-up production in the race to vaccinate the world, one firm has shot into the lead.

Health secretary urges the public to take the jab

Health secretary urges the public to take the jab

Secretary for Food and Health Sophia Chan Siu-chee yesterday said that over 13,600 people have taken their first dose of Sinovac’s CoronaVac vaccine and called for citizens to get inoculated as soon as possible.

Cryptocurrencies: Why Nigeria is a global leader in Bitcoin trade

Cryptocurrencies: Why Nigeria is a global leader in Bitcoin trade

More cryptocurrency trading goes on in Nigeria than almost anywhere else in the world, reflecting a loss of faith in more traditional forms of investment, as Ijeoma Ndukwe reports.

Beijing official takes views on electoral reform

Beijing official takes views on electoral reform

A Beijing official responsible for Hong Kong affairs took part in a forum to consult Hongkongers regarding the electoral reform and the implementation of “patriots ruling Hong Kong”.

A Victoria's Secret Documentary Detailing the Brand's Downfall is Coming to Hulu

The series will give a behind the scenes look at the now-struggling lingerie brand.

Dozens charged under national security law over pan-dem primaries

Dozens charged under national security law over pan-dem primaries

Forty seven pro-democracy politicians and activists were charged over last year's primaries for the postponed 2020 Legislative Council Election.

Bitcoin extends retreat from record high to hit lowest in 20 days

Bitcoin extends retreat from record high to hit lowest in 20 days

Bitcoin dropped 6.39% to $43,165.78 on Sunday, losing $2,944.20 from its previous close.

Miami’s New Underline Park Carves a Leafy Pathway Through the Heart of the City

Miami’s New Underline Park Carves a Leafy Pathway Through the Heart of the City

A barren space beneath Miami’s Metrorail tracks has been transformed into a lush landscape for relaxation and recreation.

Orbital Assembly Corp. hits $1M fundraising goal, aims to have luxury space hotel open in 2027

Orbital Assembly Corp. hits $1M fundraising goal, aims to have luxury space hotel open in 2027

Orbital Assembly Corp., a California-based startup that wants to pioneer construction and infrastructure in outer space, has hit its $1 million fundraising goal and aims to open an operational luxury hotel in orbit in 2027.

Woman shares shaving foam hack to clean surfaces, mirrors and jewellery

Woman shares shaving foam hack to clean surfaces, mirrors and jewellery

Cleaning fans – we have something new for you to try.

Quote of the Day

Until justice is blind to color, until education is unaware of race, until opportunity is unconcerned with the color of men's skins, emancipation will be a proclamation but not a fact.

Bill Gates Reveals Why He's Not Investing in Bitcoin

Bill Gates Reveals Why He's Not Investing in Bitcoin

Launched in early 2009, the blockchain-based cryptocurrency is now considered the world's biggest by market capitalisation and the amount of data stored on its blockchain.

Venezuela’s ‘Surprise’ New Cryptocurrency May Be Used for Foreign Trade, Association Says

Venezuela’s ‘Surprise’ New Cryptocurrency May Be Used for Foreign Trade, Association Says

Venezuela already has a cryptocurrency, the Petro, which it launched in 2018, but its current status as a viable alternative currency is unknown.

Bitcoin Down 10%, Drops to $44,286

Bitcoin Down 10%, Drops to $44,286

After a record-breaking rise to $58,354 over the weekend, the price of the world’s most traded cryptocurrency has been dramatically losing its value as U. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen weighed in on the cryptocurrency’s recent rally.

Déjà vu? GameStop Shares Shoot Up Again, Gaining 100% in Value

Déjà vu? GameStop Shares Shoot Up Again, Gaining 100% in Value

The January GameStop swirl caused one of the biggest disruptions on Wall Street since the markets meltdown presaging the 2008/09 financial crisis.

Twitter to let users charge monthly fee for exclusive content in new Super Follows feature

Twitter to let users charge monthly fee for exclusive content in new Super Follows feature

The social media site is looking to earn more cash by adopting a similar model to the likes of Patreon.

Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Calls on Nation to Further Reduce Dependence on ‘Toxic’ Dollar

Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Calls on Nation to Further Reduce Dependence on ‘Toxic’ Dollar

In recent years, the Russian Central Bank dramatically reduced its holdings of dollars and Treasury obligations. Additionally, Moscow has sought to decrease the use of greenbacks in foreign trade settlements with major trade partners.

ByteDance reaches $92 million settlement with U.S. TikTok users over data privacy concerns

ByteDance reaches $92 million settlement with U.S. TikTok users over data privacy concerns

Under the proposed terms of the agreement, TikTok will no longer collect or store a user's biometric information, including facial characteristics, or track users' GPS data. The company will also be prohibited from storing U.S. user data...

US Moves Bill To Ban 10-Year Multiple-Entry Visa To China To Curb "Espionage"

US Moves Bill To Ban 10-Year Multiple-Entry Visa To China To Curb "Espionage"

If passed, It would prohibit Chinese nationals from receiving 10-year B-1/B-2 visas until the Secretary of State certifies that China has "ceased its campaign of economic and industrial espionage against the United States and ended its p...

US Airstrike In Syria A Warning To Iran: Joe Biden

US Airstrike In Syria A Warning To Iran: Joe Biden

The Pentagon said Thursday's strike, which according to a Syrian war monitoring group killed 22 militia members, was in response to a series of rocket attacks targeting US soldiers in Iraq.

Nikki Haley, Top Republicans Call For US Boycott Of China Winter Olympics

Nikki Haley, Top Republicans Call For US Boycott Of China Winter Olympics

Beijing is scheduled to host the Winter Olympics from February 4 to 20, 2022.

3 money management CEOs overseeing $150 billion break down why bitcoin will flourish despite regulatory uncertainty — and explain how the digital currency will continue to mature into the $200k-$400k range

3 money management CEOs overseeing $150 billion break down why bitcoin will flourish despite regulatory uncertainty — and explain how the digital currency will continue to mature into the $200k-$400k range

As bitcoin slumps from record highs, 3 CEOs of billion-dollar money managers share why they are still bullish amid regulatory risks and volatility.

Covid-19 has persuaded some parents that home-schooling is better

Covid-19 has persuaded some parents that home-schooling is better

Some plan to carry on even after the pandemic

U.S. regulators probe Robinhood over trading curbs

U.S. regulators probe Robinhood over trading curbs

Retail brokerage Robinhood said on Friday U.S. regulators were looking into its temporary trading curbs on so-called meme stocks earlier this year as shares of companies like GameStop Corp soared during a social media-fueled short-squeeze.

SoftBank reaches settlement with former WeWork CEO Neumann

SoftBank reaches settlement with former WeWork CEO Neumann

SoftBank Group Corp said on Friday it has reached a settlement with WeWork’s special committee and the company’s co-founder and former chief executive, Adam Neumann, putting to rest a legal battle dating back to 2019.

Xiaomi is undercutting the whole tech industry. And it’s working

Xiaomi is undercutting the whole tech industry. And it’s working

Xiaomi has been launching low-cost, occasionally half-baked tech for years. Now it’s time everyone took it seriously

Legco passed HK$1b for vaccine indemnity fund

Legco passed HK$1b for vaccine indemnity fund

Lawmakers have passed HK$1 billion funding for the government to set up an indemnity fund for the city’s coronavirus inoculation program.

First batch of Pfizer-BioNTech arrives in Hong Kong

First batch of Pfizer-BioNTech arrives in Hong Kong

More than 500,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine arrived in Hong Kong today, after a two-day delay due to export restrictions.

Legco election to be hold in early September

Legco election to be hold in early September

The government is aiming to hold the postponed Legislative Council election in early-September amid proposed reforms of the electoral system, the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Erick Tsang Kwok-wai said.

Taxes, social justice await Hongkongers fleeing to the West

Taxes, social justice await Hongkongers fleeing to the West

Do Hong Kong residents leaving the city, or thinking of doing so, know what is really happening in their future homes? Rampant government spending, red tape and demands for equity and social justice threaten to ruin the new life émigrés ...

Power for Democracy disbands as activists expect charges for organizing primary elections

Power for Democracy disbands as activists expect charges for organizing primary elections

Opposition group Power for Democracy, which coordinated the pro-democracy camp's primary election last July, has announced its disbandment and suspension of operations, as activists who participated in the poll expect formal charges over...

Paul Chan: still "room for improvement" for voucher scheme

Paul Chan: still "room for improvement" for voucher scheme

Financial chief Paul Chan Mo-po has again defended the instalments of HK$5,000 electronic vouchers in his annual budget, saying the coupons can boost the city's battered economy.

Hong Kong elections to proceed this year but official in dark over format

Hong Kong elections to proceed this year but official in dark over format

Constitutional affairs minister Erick Tsang admits there is no clarity yet on the arrangements for the Legislative Council elections on September 5.

Hong Kong’s homebuyers snap up Wheelock’s Grande Monaco flats

Hong Kong’s homebuyers snap up Wheelock’s Grande Monaco flats

Prices for the latest batch of Grande Monaco average HK$24,124 per square foot after discounts, starting at HK$7.66 million for the smallest flats, while sizes range from 345 to 961 square feet (89 square metres).

Hong Kong student unions begin to face impact of national security law

Hong Kong student unions begin to face impact of national security law

Beijing once treasured the support of Hong Kong students, but Chinese University’s stern action against union leaders is a sign of changing times on campuses.

Hong Kong activists disband democracy group in face of national security law

Hong Kong activists disband democracy group in face of national security law

Power for Democracy committee members vote on Saturday to immediately cease all operations, day before activists charged with subversion report to police.

Black swans spotted in Victoria Harbour may have escaped from Chinese zoo

Black swans spotted in Victoria Harbour may have escaped from Chinese zoo

Hong Kong bird watchers delighted by rare appearance of swans in waters around Yau Ma Tei and Quarry Bay.

Hong Kong must be flexible to avoid Covid-19 fatigue

Hong Kong must be flexible to avoid Covid-19 fatigue

The authorities should adopt a targeted approach instead of sticking to the all-enveloping measures drawn up when we weren’t sure how Covid-19 was spreading.

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