The Hong Kong Gold Exchange and TGX Technology launched a joint venture to build a gold trading and clearing platform, aiming to establish the city as a major gold trading hub by early 2027.
The gaming industry is seeing a shift as boutique publishers, founded by successful indie studios, emerge to support grassroots talent. This movement mirrors the 1990s independent film boom, offering a potential alternative to the consolidation and stagnation of major publishers.
Amazon announced plans to expand its Prime Air drone delivery service to nearly 500 U.S. cities by year-end. The initiative seeks to accelerate delivery speeds, though the program faces ongoing regulatory investigations regarding safety incidents in the U.S. and the UK.
Peacock is increasing monthly subscription prices across all three tiers, with hikes ranging from $1 to $3. The changes take effect August 18 for new users and after September 17 for current subscribers, marking the platform's fourth price increase in four years.
Kanav Jain, a student from Broxburn, Scotland, has been named UK Young Engineer of the Year at The Big Bang Fair. His winning project, 'AeroAid', is a low-cost autonomous VTOL quadplane designed to deliver critical medical supplies to remote or disaster-stricken regions.
Russian diamond exports to India fell by nearly 50% to 1.2 million carats in the first half of 2026. Monetary value dropped 38% to $106.5 million, despite an 8% increase in the average price per carat for gem-quality diamonds.
Television writer and visually impaired professional details the impact of severe cuts to the DWP's Access to Work scheme, arguing that administrative failures and reduced funding are effectively barring disabled individuals from employment.
1892 Holdings has acquired a 38% stake in Liverpool for over £2bn, valuing the club at £5.5bn. The consortium, featuring billionaires Jeff Bezos and Amit Bhatia, holds an option for a controlling stake within 12 months.
Real Madrid'in Brezilyalı santrforu Endrick, Mohamed Salah'ın gidişinin ardından hücum hattını güçlendirmek isteyen Liverpool'un radarına girdi. Liverpool, Endrick için 56 milyon euro'ya kadar gitmeye hazır.
Spendrups återkallar 24-pack Trocadero Zero efter upptäckt av felaktiga förpackningar innehållande öl istället för läsk, säljda i Lidl och Dollarstore.
Newcastle United have signed defender Amar Dedic from Benfica for £29.5m, reuniting him with manager Matthias Jaissle. Meanwhile, Juventus have taken goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario on a season-long loan from Tottenham, and Sunderland have signed Dayann Methalie.
Liverpool enters the new season under head coach Andoni Iraola following a fifth-place finish. The club faces squad transitions, the departure of key figures, and a major investment deal involving a consortium led by Jeff Bezos and other high-profile figures.
A Hong Kong court has ordered the defunct Apple Daily to pay HK$1.5 million in damages to China Innovation Investment and two executives for publishing 10 defamatory articles in 2019 that falsely accused them of spying for Beijing.
A now-deleted report featuring PLA soldiers with cash and gold bars has sparked online debate. The images showed tactical units with currency bundles and bullion, raising questions about military logistics and potential wartime financial operations.
Victorian teachers have voted 79% in favor of a new enterprise agreement, securing pay rises of up to 32.4% over four years. The deal, which includes improved working conditions and a $2,000 bonus, averts a planned strike and makes Victorian teachers the highest-paid in Australia.
Highlights from SCMP's overseas correspondents covering US-China relations in early August 2026 include a stalling bilateral investment board, US defence bill focus on China, and a family protest over property marketing.
Due scosse di terremoto di magnitudo 3.7 e 3.3 sono state registrate martedì 18 agosto a Oliveri, nel Messinese, a una profondità tra 9 e 10 chilometri dalla Sala Sismica dell'INGV.
Security firm Bitdefender warns that fake pirated downloads of the film 'The Odyssey' are circulating and carrying Lumma Stealer malware designed to harvest crypto wallets and sensitive data.
Courtisé par Liverpool, l'attaquant français Bradley Barcola est écarté des terrains par Luis Enrique au PSG en attendant l'issue de négociations bloquées autour d'un montant estimé à au moins 140 millions d'euros.
Uber is investing in and partnering with drone delivery startup Zipline to bring drone deliveries to Uber Eats by the end of the year, aiming for one million daily deliveries by 2029.
Amar Dedic has completed a £29.5m transfer from Benfica to Newcastle, becoming their sixth summer signing and reuniting with manager Matthias Jaissle. Meanwhile, Sunderland are set to sign Toulouse left-back Dayann Methalie for £25.6m.
Indian left-arm spinner Manav Suthar claimed 4/76 in Sri Lanka's first innings of the opening Test at Galle International Stadium, helping bowl out the hosts for 284 after India posted 462.
The Aug. 17 target date for Agave 4.2 mainnet feature activations passed without a confirmed delivery update. Anza's validator client release schedule left delivery fields blank, keeping slot-time reductions, rent cuts, and transaction limit changes pending.
Fenway Sports Group sold a minority stake in Liverpool Football Club to a consortium including Jeff Bezos for over $7 billion, highlighting rising sports valuations despite widespread Premier League pre-tax losses.
