February 13, 2026

Valentine’s Week Takes Over Apps and Hyderabad Cafes with Pink Hues and Offers

Valentine’s Week has turned shopping apps and Hyderabad cafes pink with hearts, deals, and love-themed offers. Some find it festive, others feel pressured amid endless discounts and themed content.

February 13, 2026

US Job Growth Boosts Economy; Indian IT Stocks Wobble Amid AI Fears

US job data shows growth in January, hinting at a strong economy and no Fed rate cuts soon. Indian IT stocks fell sharply after AI firm Anthropic's new tool stirred investor worries. Experts say IT firms will adapt, but stock valuations stay high.

February 13, 2026

Vietnam, China, South Korea Top Lunar New Year Travel Picks for Hongkongers

Hongkongers are flocking to Vietnam, mainland China, South Korea, and Japan for Lunar New Year. With just two leave days, a nine-day holiday sparks travel surge. Bookings for longer trips like Yunnan have tripled. Over 11 million passengers expected to cross borders from Feb 14-23, marking a strong holiday travel spike.

February 13, 2026

SCMP Highlights: China’s Canal Link, Jimmy Lai’s Jail, Hong Kong Disneyland Tickets & Malaysia Temple Row

Here are seven big stories from SCMP: China’s Pinglu Canal project, Jimmy Lai’s 20-year sentence, free Disneyland tickets for Hong Kong helpers, cybercrime ties, math genius Ngo Bao Chau joining HKU, and Malaysia’s temple dispute warning.

February 13, 2026

Maharashtra Hosts AI for Agri 2026 Conference with ₹500 Crore Backing

Maharashtra is set to hold a two-day global AI and agriculture conference, AI for Agri 2026, on February 22-23 in Mumbai. With ₹500 crore investment, the event aims to advance AI use in farming and showcase innovations.