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Cathay Pacific Cancels 48 Flights After First A350 Engine Component Failure
Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong‘s flagship carrier, has announced the cancellation of 48 flights due to an engine component failure identified in its A350 aircraft, marking a global first for this model. The airline revealed on Monday that the issue arose during the in-flight return of flight CX383, which was en route to Zurich. “This specific component failure is unprecedented…
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Historic Arrival: World’s Oldest First-Time Panda Mom Gives Birth to Twins at Ocean Park
Ocean Park in Hong Kong has celebrated a historic achievement with the arrival of twin giant pandas born to Ying Ying, who at 19 years old is the oldest first-time panda mother in history. The twin cubs, born on August 15—just one day before Ying Ying’s 19th birthday—were delivered following over five hours of labor. Ocean Park’s social media announcement…
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Hong Kong Government Lifts Work Restrictions for International Postgraduate Students
In a progressive move, the Hong Kong Government has initiated a two-year pilot scheme, starting from November 1, 2023, allowing full-time international postgraduate students greater flexibility to work part-time during their studies. This exemption, previously subject to a “No Objection Letter” (NOL) and limited to 20 hours per week, aims to enhance students’ overall experience by enabling them to seek…
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Business
AGP (“AGP Sustainable Real Assets”) Announces Strategic Investment from Stonepeak
Singapore | New York, United States (NewsVoir) AGP Sustainable Real Assets (“AGP”), a Singapore-based global infrastructure and real assets developer and operator, today announced a strategic, preferred investment from Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets. As a strategic capital partner, Stonepeak will bring valuable expertise to the AGP management team, and help to accelerate…
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Business
YES BANK and Cloud Ace India Team Up for Digital Transformation
Mumbai: YES BANK has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Accelerated Computing Enterprise Pvt. Ltd. (trading as “Cloud Ace India”), a leading provider of cloud solutions. The agreement signifies a pivotal step in YES BANK’s commitment at facilitating tech innovation and global digital transformation. It also emphasizes the Bank’s endeavour of using advanced cloud tech and financial expertise…
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