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US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that Audi will build an automobile plant in Georgia as he tries to deliver on his promise to bolster American manufacturing in the final days before the midterm elections. Speaking at a campaign rally in Perry, Georgia, where he sought to boost Republican candidates, Trump said Audi – the German luxury brand owned by Volkswagen – would commit US$4.2 billion in nearby Macon to begin construction on a plant that will produce 200,000 cars a year. “Think of that. 200,000 cars a year. That’s incredible,” Trump said, crediting his aggressive and unpopular tariff policies for the company's decision to build the plant. The announcement seemed timed to offer a last-minute boost to Republican candidates in the battleground state, including Representative Mike Collins, who is trying to unseat Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. Trump has spent October campaigning in reliably Republican states as the party tries to hold onto its majorities in the House and Senate. Trump won Georgia in 2024 after losing it in 2020. Trump was joined on stage by Gernot Dollner, the chairman of the board of management at Audi, who said the plant would be producing “our biggest and most premium SUVs”. “This is a long-term investment, because we believe in the American market,” he said. Audi, in a news release, said the plant – its first in Georgia – would create about 4,500 jobs and that construction was scheduled to begin in 2027, with production beginning in the early 2030s. Republicans are bracing for losses in the November 3 midterm elections as they contend with an unpopular president and an electorate that is angry over high costs and the ongoing war in Iran. (AP) Edited by Aaron Tam

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HSBC is gradually introducing its Hong Kong dollar-pegged RedCoin stablecoin to more than 3.3 million PayMe users, enabling peer-to-peer transfers and payments at supported merchants. The bank plans to integrate RedCoin into its mobile banking app by the end of 2026, allowing customers to access tokenised investment products. The first offering is expected to be a Hon...

Oppo Find X10 Pro Max and iPhone 18 Pro Max are Oppo and Apple's latest flagship smartphones that were recently launched in India. The Oppo Find X10 Pro Max is equipped with a 6.78-inch Full-HD+ (1,272 x 2,772 pixels) AMOLED display that refreshes at up to 144Hz. The iPhone 18 Pro Max boasts a 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with ProMotion technology that enabl...

Prominent Android brands have introduced several premium handsets in India with advanced chipsets, high-refresh-rate displays, versatile camera systems, and fast-charging support. Some models come with inbuilt gaming features. Buyers spending under Rs. 80,000 can choose from models like Realme GT 8 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, Vivo V80, Motorola Signature, and Oppo Ren...

Around one million workers are set to benefit from an upcoming arrangement that allows employees to transfer not only their own mandatory contributions, but also their employer’s, to an MPF scheme of their choice once every calendar year, the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) said on Sunday. Phase one of the MPF Full Portability scheme is set to begin on December 21. Employees who joined the workforce or changed jobs on or after May 1 2025 – the day the MPF offsetting arrangement was officially abolished – will be eligible for the first phase. Writing in a blog post, MPFA chairman Ayesha Lau said the scheme would improve people’s control over their MPF portfolios and encourage employees to manage their retirement reserves more proactively. She expects the number of beneficiaries to continue to rise as more graduates enter the workforce and employees change jobs. As for workers who started their current jobs before May 1 2025, Lau noted that because their employer mandatory contributions may continue to be used to offset long service payments or severance payments for employment periods prior to that date, additional legislative amendments would be required to balance operational needs and enhanced employee control. Transfers for the 2026 calendar year can be made between December 21 and 31, while transfers for 2027 will open on January 1. Lau pointed out that the new scheme would not change existing arrangements for employers, who would continue to make contributions via the MPF schemes they participate in. She also reminded workers that the MPF is a long-term investment, advising them to avoid making frequent transfers or switching schemes simply for the sake of it. Edited by Tony Sabine

Wireless earbuds under Rs. 20,000 now offer features such as active noise cancellation, spatial audio, high-resolution audio support and multipoint connectivity. This roundup covers five options from JBL, Samsung, Sennheiser, Apple and Sony, with different approaches to sound and everyday use. The JBL Tour Pro 3 features a touchscreen charging case, while the Samsung ...

Investments made by the first six batches of firms brought to Hong Kong through the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises reached HK$28.3 billion as of the end of September, according to Financial Secretary Paul Chan. Writing in his weekly blog, Chan noted that, including the seventh batch of 18 firms recently welcomed, a total of 142 strategic enterprises have now established or expanded their operations in Hong Kong. “They are expected to generate around HK$84 billion in investment while creating roughly 27,000 jobs over the coming years,” he said. “More importantly, these investments are materialising on the ground. As of the end of September this year, actual investments by the first six batches reached HK$28.3 billion while employing over 10,300 people – exceeding the initial phased targets by 30 percent and 34 percent respectively.” Corporate confidence in Hong Kong is gradually being reflected in real economic outcomes, Chan said. He added that among the first six batches of enterprises, around 70 percent have established global or regional headquarters in Hong Kong, while nearly 90 percent have set up R&D centres. Chan said this brings not only capital and jobs, but also research and decision-making functions – both of which are crucial to maintaining Hong Kong’s long-term competitive edge. Edited by Tony Sabine

Financial Secretary Paul Chan on Sunday said hosting the recently concluded Apec Finance Ministers' Meeting carried multi-layered significance for Hong Kong. The two-day event wrapped up in the SAR on Wednesday. Speaking on a Commercial Radio programme, Chan said many participants came from the political and business sectors, allowing them to see and understand Hong Kong first-hand and observe how the city serves as a bridge connecting the mainland and the rest of the world. He pointed out that there are many areas for collaboration and new market opportunities for the SAR’s professional services sector. “Through communication and exchanges, we understand their needs better. For example, many countries need infrastructure, and infrastructure needs investment, professional services, and even operational management. Some enterprises want to enter the mainland market. We told them that in these areas, they can collaborate with Hong Kong,” he said. The financial secretary acknowledged that it is sometimes difficult for Apec member economies to reach a consensus on issues, given their differing political stances, development stages, and needs. But he stressed, Hong Kong would strive to seek common ground while respecting differences, aiming to maximise room for collaboration wherever possible. Speaking on a TVB programme, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui said Hong Kong had demonstrated its soft power in hosting the event. "The Apec finance ministers issued a joint statement as the meeting concluded. This proves that Hong Kong not only brings people together, but also helps deliver results," he said. "We can help our country foster regional collaboration across the broader Asian region." Some delegates also chose to stay behind for a few extra days after the meetings wrapped up to explore more of the city, Hui said. Edited by Tony Sabine

There are multiple flagship and foldable smartphones that are offered with 1TB of storage in India in 2026. For reference, the iPhone 18 Pro was launched in India and other global markets on September 9 as the flagship handset from Apple, positioned below the iPhone 18 Pro Max, which features a larger battery and a bigger display. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the m...

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