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A 5.2-magnitude earthquake in south China’s Guangxi region has killed two people and caused 13 buildings to collapse, prompting a major rescue effort. Read More: https://punchng.com/5-2-magnitude-quake-kills-couple-in-south-china/
Robotphoenix Intelligent Technology Chairman Sai Zhang shares insights on the company’s debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, a major milestone for one of China’s leading industrial robotics firms. Zhang also discusses its path to profitability amid elevated investor expectations. He speaks with Yvonne Man and Avril Hong on Bloomberg's The China Show. (Source: Bloomberg)
BNP Paribas APAC Deputy Head of Global Markets Brian McCappin says clients are repositioning their portfolio to focus more on artificial intelligence beneficiaries, driving the outperformance of North Asia markets. He speaks with Yvonne Man and Avril Hong from the sidelines of the BNP Paribas Global EV and Mobility Conference. (Source: Bloomberg)
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 May 2026 – Doremi3babies is one of Hong Kong’s most comprehensive retailers of Caraz baby playmats and playpens, with years of accumulated experience serving local families and maintaining quality standards for every product carried. Observing that size mismatches are among the most common issues parents encounter [...] Source from InfoStride News
Rivers State University and the Otonti Nduka Foundation for Values Education jointly hosted a two-day National Conference on 8 and 9 May 2026 to examine the state of values in Nigeria. The two days conference held at Rivers State University convocation arena brought together academics, policymakers, legal experts and education leaders under the theme _“Trends […]
Francis Wedin, Executive Chair at Vulcan Energy Resources, discusses the company's business strategy and the impact from the price swings in the lithium market. He speaks with Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts from the sidelines of the BNP Paribas Global Electric Vehicle and Mobility Conference in Hong Kong. (Source: Bloomberg)
Smugglers are directing migrants to pay using a network of British businesses, secret filming reveals.
Sean Zhang, Co-founder, COO & CEO of Global Business of Zelostech, says the company will continue investing in autonomous driving technology while expanding across Southeast Asia and the Middle East. He says this global growth strategy is why the unicorn chose Singapore as its headquarters. He speaks with Yvonne Man and Avril Hong on the sidelines of the BNP Paribas Global EV and Mobility Conference. (Source: Bloomberg)
Serie A club Bologna is monitoring Nigerian forward Gift Orban as an affordable attacking reinforcement ahead of the next transfer window. See the latest. Read More: https://punchng.com/bologna-plot-orban-move/
As Africa’s digital economy continues to evolve, AdMinting is positioning itself as one of the emerging infrastructure companies powering the next read more AdMinting positions for Africa’s next wave of creator-led advertising
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield has risen well above the country’s dividend yields, raising prospects of rotation out from stocks into bonds once volatility in the bond market subsides.
PG&E Corp. cut power to some customers in California due to dry and windy conditions that have elevated the risk of wildfires.
