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Global pharma giants turn to Chinese biotech to tap innovation, valuation growth automated-news
Global pharma giants turn to Chinese biotech to tap innovation, valuation growth

Global pharmaceutical giants are doubling down on investing in China’s fast-growing biotech companies given the sector’s huge room for valuation growth, according to speakers at the Global Health Summit, which concluded in Hong Kong on Saturday. “Multinational pharmaceutical companies are shifting t

08 Aug 2026
Hong Kong employer groups call for helper wage freeze, warn of mass sackings automated-news
Hong Kong employer groups call for helper wage freeze, warn of mass sackings

A coalition of Hong Kong employers has called on the government to freeze the pay of foreign domestic workers this year, warning that any wage increases may result in mass sackings. They also proposed a new pay-for-performance mechanism to allow employers to reward high-performing helpers more than

08 Aug 2026
Typhoon Dolphin grounds Hong Kong flights, disrupts trips and business in Japan automated-news
Typhoon Dolphin grounds Hong Kong flights, disrupts trips and business in Japan

At least 12 flights connecting Hong Kong with mainland China, Taiwan and Japan have been cancelled as Typhoon Dolphin gradually moves away from Japan’s Okinawa prefecture and approaches eastern China. Hongkongers in Okinawa whose travel plans were disrupted by Dolphin were able to partially resume t

08 Aug 2026
Apollo Micro Systems Q1 Results: Firm posts record June-quarter profit at Rs 25 crore; revenue surges 88% YoY automated-news
Apollo Micro Systems Q1 Results: Firm posts record June-quarter profit at Rs 25 crore; revenue surges 88% YoY

Apollo Micro Systems reported a 43% year-on-year rise in Q1 FY27 net profit to Rs 25.2 crore, while revenue surged 88% to Rs 251.3 crore. EBITDA rose 18% to Rs 48 crore, though margins moderated. The defence company said its best-ever first-quarter performance reflects strong execution and continued

08 Aug 2026
The first self-driving vehicle on Mars has proven to be a smashing success automated-news
The first self-driving vehicle on Mars has proven to be a smashing success

About 90 percent of the distance driven by Perseverance has been autonomous.

08 Aug 2026
India's resilient economy to support markets but global risks remain elevated: Sebi automated-news
India's resilient economy to support markets but global risks remain elevated: Sebi

India's financial markets are poised for growth, buoyed by robust domestic economic fundamentals like strong consumer demand and proactive government spending. Nevertheless, international geopolitical tensions and fluctuating commodity prices present daunting challenges. Consequently, there may be f

08 Aug 2026
A record-breaking week for options powers S&P 500 surge; volatility gauge is near 2026 low automated-news
A record-breaking week for options powers S&P 500 surge; volatility gauge is near 2026 low

The broad market benchmark soared to records this week, benefiting from options activity and a calmer VIX.

08 Aug 2026
FC Barcelona Legend Lionel Messi’s Father Jorge Dies Aged 68 automated-news
FC Barcelona Legend Lionel Messi’s Father Jorge Dies Aged 68

FC Barcelona legend Lionel Messi's father Jorge Messi has died at the age of 68 according to numerous outlets in Argentina and Spain.

08 Aug 2026
Ivory Coast’s ‘talking drum’ returns to home village after 110 years automated-news
Ivory Coast’s ‘talking drum’ returns to home village after 110 years

Ivory Coast's 'talking drum' returns to home village after 110 years

08 Aug 2026
Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan pact comes amid US-Iran war fallout automated-news
Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan pact comes amid US-Iran war fallout

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a mutual defence pact on Friday that would treat any act of aggression on one of the three nations as an attack on all of them, the allies said in a joint statement. However, it did not specify if the agreement would bind them to any particular military actio

08 Aug 2026
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