Easy money or risky business? What can Hong Kong do as prediction markets boom? | 轻松赚钱还是高风险生意？预测市场热潮下香港能做什么？
随着世界杯带动香港投注热潮，非法博彩出现新变化，预测市场平台Polymarket在本地年轻人中悄然走红，但也带来合规与风险问题。 25岁的法国自由视频创作者Jean Pierre去年开始在Polymarket上下注，他坦言最初只是想“轻松赚点钱”。这类平台允许用户对赛事或事件结果进行预测并下注，因操作便捷、题材广泛，吸引了一些希望快速获利的参与者。
文章指出，预测市场正在成为传统非法赌球之外的新趋势，尤其是在足球世界杯等大型赛事期间更为活跃。尽管这类平台表面上以“预测”形式出现，但其运作方式与博彩高度相似，参与者面临资金损失、平台规则不透明以及法律风险等问题。
在香港，随着相关需求增加，监管挑战也随之上升。文章提醒，预测市场的兴起反映出非法投注形式正在变化，执法与公众教育都需要跟上这种新型博彩模式的发展。
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随着世界杯带动香港投注热潮，非法博彩出现新变化，预测市场平台Polymarket在本地年轻人中悄然走红，但也带来合规与风险问题。 25岁的法国自由视频创作者Jean Pierre去年开始在Polymarket上下注，他坦言最初只是想“轻松赚点钱”。这类平台允许用户对赛事或事件结果进行预测并下注，因操作便捷、题材广泛，吸引了一些希望快速获利的参与者。
文章指出，预测市场正在成为传统非法赌球之外的新趋势，尤其是在足球世界杯等大型赛事期间更为活跃。尽管这类平台表面上以“预测”形式出现，但其运作方式与博彩高度相似，参与者面临资金损失、平台规则不透明以及法律风险等问题。
在香港，随着相关需求增加，监管挑战也随之上升。文章提醒，预测市场的兴起反映出非法投注形式正在变化，执法与公众教育都需要跟上这种新型博彩模式的发展。
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Chinese infant admitted to ICU for toxicity after being fed vegetable juice formula | 中国婴儿因被喂食蔬菜汁配方奶后中毒入住重症监护室
中国广东一名三个月大男婴因被喂食用蔬菜汁冲调的婴儿奶粉后疑似中毒，被紧急送入重症监护室（ICU）救治。据《纵览新闻》报道，这名男婴在广东中山妇女儿童医院接受治疗时，出现全身发紫、口唇呈紫蓝色并呼吸困难等症状。家长表示，孩子在喝完奶后不久便开始出现异常反应。
报道指出，医生怀疑孩子的中毒情况与不当喂养方式有关。目前，男婴已接受医院抢救和进一步治疗。家长向院方提供了事发经过，但相关细节尚未完全披露。
这一事件再次引发外界对婴幼儿喂养安全的关注。专家通常提醒，婴儿奶粉应严格按照说明，用适合的水冲调，不应随意加入果汁、蔬菜汁或其他饮品，以免影响营养吸收，甚至危及健康。
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中国广东一名三个月大男婴因被喂食用蔬菜汁冲调的婴儿奶粉后疑似中毒，被紧急送入重症监护室（ICU）救治。据《纵览新闻》报道，这名男婴在广东中山妇女儿童医院接受治疗时，出现全身发紫、口唇呈紫蓝色并呼吸困难等症状。家长表示，孩子在喝完奶后不久便开始出现异常反应。
报道指出，医生怀疑孩子的中毒情况与不当喂养方式有关。目前，男婴已接受医院抢救和进一步治疗。家长向院方提供了事发经过，但相关细节尚未完全披露。
这一事件再次引发外界对婴幼儿喂养安全的关注。专家通常提醒，婴儿奶粉应严格按照说明，用适合的水冲调，不应随意加入果汁、蔬菜汁或其他饮品，以免影响营养吸收，甚至危及健康。
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Norway imposes near AI ban for junior school pupils, curbs use for older children | 挪威几乎禁止小学低年级学生使用AI，限制大龄儿童使用
挪威首相表示，政府将对小学生使用生成式人工智能工具实施近乎全面的限制，并对年长学生在教育中的使用加以约束，以避免对学习造成负面影响。
在全国教育测试成绩普遍下滑的背景下，挪威政府已于2024年禁止学校使用智能手机，并重新赋予教师更多课堂纪律管理权。政府认为，限制AI工具进入学校，有助于保护学生的基础学习能力，尤其是年幼儿童。
报道指出，使用人工智能可能会增加低龄儿童在学习过程中受到干扰或依赖技术的风险，因此政府希望通过更严格的规则，确保学生先建立扎实的阅读、写作和思考能力，再逐步接触相关工具。
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挪威首相表示，政府将对小学生使用生成式人工智能工具实施近乎全面的限制，并对年长学生在教育中的使用加以约束，以避免对学习造成负面影响。
在全国教育测试成绩普遍下滑的背景下，挪威政府已于2024年禁止学校使用智能手机，并重新赋予教师更多课堂纪律管理权。政府认为，限制AI工具进入学校，有助于保护学生的基础学习能力，尤其是年幼儿童。
报道指出，使用人工智能可能会增加低龄儿童在学习过程中受到干扰或依赖技术的风险，因此政府希望通过更严格的规则，确保学生先建立扎实的阅读、写作和思考能力，再逐步接触相关工具。
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Asia’s shaky food supply shudders as ‘super’ El Nino arrives
In the mist-wrapped hills of northern Thailand, where cacao trees erupt from the rich, nutrient-dense soil, three little
words are spreading fear through a community of farmers. “There is no way to know for certain,” Koranut Rattanayanyong told This Week in Asia. “But it could be a total wipeout.” The weather event Kor...
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In the mist-wrapped hills of northern Thailand, where cacao trees erupt from the rich, nutrient-dense soil, three little
words are spreading fear through a community of farmers. “There is no way to know for certain,” Koranut Rattanayanyong told This Week in Asia. “But it could be a total wipeout.” The weather event Kor...
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As populations fall, nations that can tap human potential will succeed
For much of the 20th century, many were accustomed to thinking of people as an ever-expanding resource. As the number of
people grew, so did labour markets, consumer markets, scientific communities, production systems and armies. In 1950, the world’s population was about 2.5 billion. In 2026, it is reaching 8.3 billion...
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For much of the 20th century, many were accustomed to thinking of people as an ever-expanding resource. As the number of
people grew, so did labour markets, consumer markets, scientific communities, production systems and armies. In 1950, the world’s population was about 2.5 billion. In 2026, it is reaching 8.3 billion...
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2 trains collide north of London, killing at least 1 person
Emergency services rushed to the scene of a collision between two trains north of London on Friday afternoon that killed
at least one person. A passenger reported that he was thrown forward by the impact then saw fellow travellers with broken bones and bloody injuries. Both trains were travelling south to London St Pan...
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Emergency services rushed to the scene of a collision between two trains north of London on Friday afternoon that killed
at least one person. A passenger reported that he was thrown forward by the impact then saw fellow travellers with broken bones and bloody injuries. Both trains were travelling south to London St Pan...
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Trump unveils new Air Force One gifted to him by Qatar
A new Air Force One gifted by Qatar as a replacement aircraft for ferrying US presidents was unveiled Friday by the US A
ir Force. “The Air Force’s VC-25B Bridge aircraft has officially arrived at the Presidential Airlift Group and will commence its initial commissioning flights, marking the successful delivery of a sec...
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A new Air Force One gifted by Qatar as a replacement aircraft for ferrying US presidents was unveiled Friday by the US A
ir Force. “The Air Force’s VC-25B Bridge aircraft has officially arrived at the Presidential Airlift Group and will commence its initial commissioning flights, marking the successful delivery of a sec...
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Poland’s president strips Ukraine’s Zelensky of top award
Poland’s nationalist president Karol Nawrocki announced on Friday he was stripping Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky of the c
ountry’s top award, escalating a row between the neighbours and allies over World War II massacres. Relations between Warsaw and Kyiv have been tense for days over Zelensky’s naming of a Ukrainian arm...
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Poland’s nationalist president Karol Nawrocki announced on Friday he was stripping Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky of the c
ountry’s top award, escalating a row between the neighbours and allies over World War II massacres. Relations between Warsaw and Kyiv have been tense for days over Zelensky’s naming of a Ukrainian arm...
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UK PM Starmer braces for cabinet showdown, with Burnham ready to pounce
A clear majority of Keir Starmer’s cabinet believe it is now inevitable Andy Burnham will take over as prime minister, a
ccording to people familiar with the thinking of more than 15 cabinet ministers, who spoke on condition of anonymity on Friday. However, as of late in the afternoon, most remained unwilling to do anyt...
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A clear majority of Keir Starmer’s cabinet believe it is now inevitable Andy Burnham will take over as prime minister, a
ccording to people familiar with the thinking of more than 15 cabinet ministers, who spoke on condition of anonymity on Friday. However, as of late in the afternoon, most remained unwilling to do anyt...
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Zelensky warns Belarus to remove equipment used in Russian attacks or Ukraine will do it
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that a week should be enough for Belarusian leader Alexander Luk
ashenko to remove equipment from his country used by Russia in its attacks on Ukraine, adding a threat of Ukrainian action if Lukashenko did not do so. Zelensky said signal relay stations were locate...
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that a week should be enough for Belarusian leader Alexander Luk
ashenko to remove equipment from his country used by Russia in its attacks on Ukraine, adding a threat of Ukrainian action if Lukashenko did not do so. Zelensky said signal relay stations were locate...
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Iran floats insurance fees and asserts control over Hormuz
Iran sought to assert control over Strait of Hormuz by saying that ships need its permission and mandatory insurance to
cross, even as the US said that 20 ships sailed through overnight via a route it recommends along Oman’s coast. The conflicting signals come as the shipping industry tries to assess whether it is safe...
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Iran sought to assert control over Strait of Hormuz by saying that ships need its permission and mandatory insurance to
cross, even as the US said that 20 ships sailed through overnight via a route it recommends along Oman’s coast. The conflicting signals come as the shipping industry tries to assess whether it is safe...
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Germany hews EU’s tough China line with call for ‘Plaza Accord’ talks on yuan
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz signalled a major shift in Berlin’s economic relations with Beijing on Friday, saying t
he Chinese currency was undervalued by 30 per cent, well above the International Monetary Fund’s estimate of “about 16 per cent”. Speaking in Brussels after a European Council summit, Merz said China ...
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz signalled a major shift in Berlin’s economic relations with Beijing on Friday, saying t
he Chinese currency was undervalued by 30 per cent, well above the International Monetary Fund’s estimate of “about 16 per cent”. Speaking in Brussels after a European Council summit, Merz said China ...
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Taxi fleet severs ties with driver who made mid-road stop to let passengers out
A Hong Kong taxi fleet has terminated its collaboration with a driver after a cab stopped in the middle of the road in T
suen Wan for two passengers to alight and take their suitcases out from the boot, with authorities requesting a report from the operator. A video circulating on social media on Friday shows the two pa...
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A Hong Kong taxi fleet has terminated its collaboration with a driver after a cab stopped in the middle of the road in T
suen Wan for two passengers to alight and take their suitcases out from the boot, with authorities requesting a report from the operator. A video circulating on social media on Friday shows the two pa...
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Ukraine drone strike brings war to streets of Moscow: ‘this is the new reality’
In the Moscow district of Maryino on Friday, shopkeeper Andrei Kondratyev braced for more Ukrainian attacks and possible
petrol shortages, saying Russians needed to “get used to” a new reality. A day earlier, Kyiv set an oil refinery ablaze in the nearby Kapotnya area in its biggest drone attack on Moscow in years, eng...
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In the Moscow district of Maryino on Friday, shopkeeper Andrei Kondratyev braced for more Ukrainian attacks and possible
petrol shortages, saying Russians needed to “get used to” a new reality. A day earlier, Kyiv set an oil refinery ablaze in the nearby Kapotnya area in its biggest drone attack on Moscow in years, eng...
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Indonesian police smash turtle-smuggling ring in Bali, rescue 21 live animals | 印尼警方在巴厘岛捣毁海龟走私团伙，救出21只活海龟
印尼旅游岛巴厘岛警方近日挫败一起非法交易受保护绿海龟的企图，查获21只活体绿海龟，并逮捕一名67岁男子。 巴厘岛警方称，他们于6月10日在岛上Pegametan海岸展开突袭行动，当地居民此前举报该地区疑似存在非法海龟交易活动。执法人员在行动中缴获了这些受保护动物，并拘留了嫌疑人KS。
据警方介绍，KS被怀疑负责存放这些海龟，案件仍在进一步调查中。此次行动显示，当地对于野生动物非法交易的监控和打击正在加强，警方也依靠居民提供线索来锁定可疑活动。
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印尼旅游岛巴厘岛警方近日挫败一起非法交易受保护绿海龟的企图，查获21只活体绿海龟，并逮捕一名67岁男子。 巴厘岛警方称，他们于6月10日在岛上Pegametan海岸展开突袭行动，当地居民此前举报该地区疑似存在非法海龟交易活动。执法人员在行动中缴获了这些受保护动物，并拘留了嫌疑人KS。
据警方介绍，KS被怀疑负责存放这些海龟，案件仍在进一步调查中。此次行动显示，当地对于野生动物非法交易的监控和打击正在加强，警方也依靠居民提供线索来锁定可疑活动。
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Could China make a sea-skimming hypersonic missile a real nightmare for the US? | 中国能否让掠海高超音速导弹成为美国的真正噩梦？
中国科学院周一启动一项新的低空高超音速飞行研究计划，重点研究可支撑相关武器发展的关键技术。该计划引发外界关注，因为若研究取得成果，未来可能帮助中国发展一种贴近海面、速度超过五倍音速、且可低于雷达视距飞行的高超音速导弹。
报道指出，这类武器如果成为现实，可能对美国海军构成新的威胁，因为其低空高速飞行特性将增加探测和拦截难度。此次项目由中国科学院稳定支持计划资助，显示相关研究已进入更系统的推进阶段。
目前报道没有披露该计划的更多技术细节或完成时间，但其研究方向已足以表明，中国正加快对低空高超音速飞行能力的探索。
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中国科学院周一启动一项新的低空高超音速飞行研究计划，重点研究可支撑相关武器发展的关键技术。该计划引发外界关注，因为若研究取得成果，未来可能帮助中国发展一种贴近海面、速度超过五倍音速、且可低于雷达视距飞行的高超音速导弹。
报道指出，这类武器如果成为现实，可能对美国海军构成新的威胁，因为其低空高速飞行特性将增加探测和拦截难度。此次项目由中国科学院稳定支持计划资助，显示相关研究已进入更系统的推进阶段。
目前报道没有披露该计划的更多技术细节或完成时间，但其研究方向已足以表明，中国正加快对低空高超音速飞行能力的探索。
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Hyrox World Championships may draw high-spenders to Hong Kong, experts say | 专家称Hyrox世界锦标赛或吸引高消费人群赴港
专家表示，Hyrox世界锦标赛亚洲首秀落地香港，可能为本地带来更多高消费旅客；香港之所以被选为主办城市，或与其临近庞大的中国内地市场有关。 这项健身赛事的顶级总决赛将于明年6月在亚洲国际博览馆举行，主办方于周四在瑞典宣布了这一消息，而瑞典正是本周末世界锦标赛的举办地。
报道提到，预计将有约150万名运动员参与相关赛事竞争。业内人士认为，香港承办这一国际大型体育活动，不仅有助于提升城市的国际曝光度，也可能吸引来自区域内的参赛者和观众，带动旅游、酒店及餐饮等消费。
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专家表示，Hyrox世界锦标赛亚洲首秀落地香港，可能为本地带来更多高消费旅客；香港之所以被选为主办城市，或与其临近庞大的中国内地市场有关。 这项健身赛事的顶级总决赛将于明年6月在亚洲国际博览馆举行，主办方于周四在瑞典宣布了这一消息，而瑞典正是本周末世界锦标赛的举办地。
报道提到，预计将有约150万名运动员参与相关赛事竞争。业内人士认为，香港承办这一国际大型体育活动，不仅有助于提升城市的国际曝光度，也可能吸引来自区域内的参赛者和观众，带动旅游、酒店及餐饮等消费。
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China’s private-jet market finding level flight path after sell-offs: source | 中国私人飞机市场在抛售后逐步企稳：消息人士
据一家航空服务公司称，受疫情影响曾大规模外流的中国私人商务机市场今年似乎正在趋于稳定，显示出跨行业需求可能出现变化，也意味着资金紧张的机主抛售这些数百万美元资产的潮流大致已经接近尾声。
该公司表示，目前中国仍有少量新商务机交付“待定”，但去年实际交付的数量非常少。公司业务运营与分析总监Alud Davies称，疫情后中国商务机市场经历的调整正在放缓，市场正在进入相对平稳的阶段。
这意味着，过去几年因现金流压力而出售商务机的情况可能已大部分完成，而未来市场走向将更多取决于不同行业需求的变化。
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据一家航空服务公司称，受疫情影响曾大规模外流的中国私人商务机市场今年似乎正在趋于稳定，显示出跨行业需求可能出现变化，也意味着资金紧张的机主抛售这些数百万美元资产的潮流大致已经接近尾声。
该公司表示，目前中国仍有少量新商务机交付“待定”，但去年实际交付的数量非常少。公司业务运营与分析总监Alud Davies称，疫情后中国商务机市场经历的调整正在放缓，市场正在进入相对平稳的阶段。
这意味着，过去几年因现金流压力而出售商务机的情况可能已大部分完成，而未来市场走向将更多取决于不同行业需求的变化。
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University town framework unlikely to be unveiled before five-year plan released | 大学城框架料难在五年规划发布前亮相
香港教育部门很可能无法在今年上半年公布拟建大学城的概念方案，因为该项目必须配合香港首份五年规划，而这份规划预计要到第三季度才会发布。
一名了解该项目进展的人士周五表示，位于北部都会区的大学城第一阶段预计将分配给至少两所高等院校，但相关院校已被告知，项目推进时间可能会受整体规划安排影响，概念方案的推出或将延后。
该大学城是北部都会区大型发展项目的一部分，外界一直关注其选址、分阶段建设和院校分配安排。由于需要与未来五年整体教育和城市发展方向保持一致，项目后续规划节奏将取决于五年计划的最终内容。
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香港教育部门很可能无法在今年上半年公布拟建大学城的概念方案，因为该项目必须配合香港首份五年规划，而这份规划预计要到第三季度才会发布。
一名了解该项目进展的人士周五表示，位于北部都会区的大学城第一阶段预计将分配给至少两所高等院校，但相关院校已被告知，项目推进时间可能会受整体规划安排影响，概念方案的推出或将延后。
该大学城是北部都会区大型发展项目的一部分，外界一直关注其选址、分阶段建设和院校分配安排。由于需要与未来五年整体教育和城市发展方向保持一致，项目后续规划节奏将取决于五年计划的最终内容。
via South China Morning Post
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi at 81: son pays tribute to mother’s spirit that ‘cannot be caged’ | 缅甸昂山素季81岁：儿子致敬母亲“无法被囚禁”的精神
缅甸被囚禁的亲民主领袖昂山素季迎来81岁生日，她的儿子在一段视频致意中表示，母亲的“精神无法被囚禁”。昂山素季曾是缅甸事实上的领导人，直到2021年军方政变推翻其政府。政变后，她因包括选举舞弊和腐败在内的多项指控被判33年监禁，如今仍被军政府关押。
这段生日问候凸显了她长期遭拘押的处境，也反映出支持者对她的持续关注。国际观察人士和亲民主支持者一直认为，这些指控带有政治动机，旨在削弱她在缅甸的影响力。
via South China Morning Post
缅甸被囚禁的亲民主领袖昂山素季迎来81岁生日，她的儿子在一段视频致意中表示，母亲的“精神无法被囚禁”。昂山素季曾是缅甸事实上的领导人，直到2021年军方政变推翻其政府。政变后，她因包括选举舞弊和腐败在内的多项指控被判33年监禁，如今仍被军政府关押。
这段生日问候凸显了她长期遭拘押的处境，也反映出支持者对她的持续关注。国际观察人士和亲民主支持者一直认为，这些指控带有政治动机，旨在削弱她在缅甸的影响力。
via South China Morning Post
