Deputy Justice Secretary Horace Cheung Kwok-kwan delivers the opening remarks at the 2026 Mediation Week themed event — the Sports Mediation Seminar on May 5, 2026. (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVT)Hong Kong’s Pilot Scheme on Sports Dispute Resolution has already helped resolve its first sports dispute, with several other cases now being handled.Deputy Justice Secretary Horace Cheung Kwok-kwan announced the development on Tuesday at the Sports Mediation Seminar, part of Mediation Week 2026.“Establishing an efficient and credible sports dispute resolution mechanism is a key cornerstone of sports development,” Cheung said.ALSO READ: Hong Kong’s next goal: Sports dispute resolution hubLaunched by the…
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Suspected moldy bamboo for giant pandas Photo: Screenshot from Jimu NewsAfter netizens voiced concerns over suspected moldy spots on the bamboo leaves fed to giant pandas at Chongqing Zoo in Southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, staff from the zoo said that they had received relevant feedback, promptly contacted the appropriate departments, and are currently verifying the situation, Jimu News, a new media affiliated with Hubei Daily, reported on Tuesday.According to China Newsweek and gmw.com affiliated with Guangming Daily, photos shared by netizens on Monday showed spotted marks on the bamboo leaves for the giant pandas. Some netizens suspected that the bamboo…
NEW YORK, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — FalconX, the leading institutional digital asset prime brokerage, today announced a landmark partnership with Sygnum Bank, a global digital asset banking group, to expand institutional participation in on-chain tokenized credit through a regulated banking gateway. Through the collaboration, Sygnum Bank’s institutional and private wealth clients will gain access to FalconX’s on-chain structured credit facility – a tokenized, overcollateralized lending vehicle built on assets sourced from the FalconX lending ecosystem, designed to provide exposure to institutional digital asset credit potential and returns from institutional credit participation*. The partnership represents a structural shift in how…
Strategic Leadership Additions Mana.bio announced the appointment of Thaminda Ramanayake as a member of its board of directors, Michelle Lynn-Hall as a board observer, and Guy Van Meter as strategic advisor. These additions bring deep expertise in mRNA therapeutics, LNP delivery, business development, and strategic partnerships to support the company’s next phase of growth. Thaminda Ramanayake — Board MemberThaminda Ramanayake brings over 20 years of global biopharmaceutical leadership and a distinguished track record in business development, strategic transactions, and advancing innovative therapeutics. He currently serves as a venture partner at Entrée Bioventures, a venture fund within Entrée Capital focused on…
CAIRO – 5 May 2026: The Consulate General of Egypt in Dubai and the Northern Emirates has issued an urgent advisory today, Tuesday, calling on all Egyptian residents and visitors to exercise maximum caution and vigilance. This warning comes in light of the recent hostile attacks targeting parts of the United Arab Emirates on Monday. The Consulate emphasized the necessity for Egyptian citizens to strictly follow instructions issued by UAE authorities through official channels. The advisory specifically warned against the dissemination of unverified news or “fake news” on social media platforms. Furthermore, citizens…
When Jeff Bezos said that one breakthrough technology would shape Amazon’s destiny, even Wall Street’s biggest analysts were caught off guard. Fast forward a year and Amazon’s new CEO Andy Jassy described generative AI as a “once-in-a-lifetime” technology that is already being used across Amazon to reinvent customer experiences. At the 8th Future Investment Initiative conference, Elon Musk predicted that by 2040 there would be at least 10 billion humanoid robots, with each priced between $20,000 and $25,000. Do the math. According to Musk, this technology could be worth $250 trillion by 2040. Put another way, that’s roughly equal to:…
Grab is now providing passengers door-to-door taxi rides between anywhere in Singapore and select areas in Malaysia’s Johor region. The new pilot service was launched on Monday, after Grab had long observed strong demand for more seamless cross-border transportation. “Every day, hundreds of thousands of commuters cross the border for work, business and leisure, and we’ve seen growing demand for more transport options, especially for those traveling in groups,” said Alex Hungate, Grab’s president and COO. To drive adoption, Grab is offering discounts of up to 20%. Users can choose between four- and six-seater vehicles, including premium options suited for…
The partnership supports the Digital Services Act and Japan’s platform law, focusing on transparency requirements and addressing illegal online content. The European Commission has signed a cooperation arrangement with Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications to strengthen the enforcement of digital platform regulation. The agreement was concluded during the fourth EU–Japan Digital Partnership Council meeting in Brussels and focuses on cooperation to improve oversight of online platforms under respective regulatory frameworks. The arrangement supports the implementation of the EU’s Digital Services Act and Japan’s Information Distribution Platform Act. Both sides will collaborate on key areas, including transparency requirements and…
AlphaStreet Newsdesk powered by AlphaStreet Intelligence Related Coverage Transcript BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc (BMRN) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript May 4, 2026 Preview BioMarin Pharmaceutical (BMRN) Q1 2026 Preview: EPS Est. $0.96, Reports May 4 May 1, 2026 BMRN|EPS $0.76 vs $0.81 est (-20.8%)|Rev $766.2M|Net Income $105.5M Guidance adjusted $4.85 – $5.05|Stock $55.46 (+2.6%) EPS YoY -20.0%|Rev YoY +2.8%|Net Margin 13.8% BioMarin Pharmaceutical’s Q1 2026 results reveal a troubling divergence: revenue beat expectations by 1.8% while adjusted earnings per share of $0.76 missed estimates by 20.8%, missing the $0.81 consensus. The biotechnology company posted net income of $105.5M on revenue of…
Something big is about to land for Pokémon fans in Southeast Asia.Good news to trainers across Southeast Asia! The Pokémon Center is officially expanding again, and this time, it’s setting up shop in Thailand. What is Pokémon Center Bangkok?According to a report published on 5 May by Bangkok Post, Nintendo has partnered with Central Pattana to bring the country’s first-ever Pokémon Center to life.This move highlights Pokémon’s continued push into Southeast Asia, a region with a rapidly growing and highly engaged player base. Thailand has long been an active market for the franchise, making it a natural next step for expansion.Pokémon…