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A two-hour commute for a 14km (8.7-mile) journey. For Julius Dalay and millions of other Filipinos, this is just how public transport works in Manila: a mishmash of jeepneys, trains and buses that commuters are left to figure out for themselves. Dalay, an environmental planner, is resigned to the chaos.
Leaders from some of the world’s largest emerging economies are gathering in New Delhi this weekend for a summit marking the 20th anniversary of Brics, a fast-expanding group of developing nations. Chinese President Xi Jinping, along with his Russian and Iranian counterparts Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian, are among those meeting in…
The death of Tung Chee-hwa at age 89 has prompted a necessary reckoning with the legacy of Hong Kong’s first chief executive. Two decades after his resignation, the question endures: was Tung a hapless administrator overwhelmed by crisis, or a prescient leader constrained by circumstance and an unforgiving political environment?
Products widely considered “ugly” or “bizarre” have gone viral online in China as millions of young consumers embrace the items’ quirky humour and distinctive character. Cumulative sales of such products on Taobao – an e-commerce platform of Alibaba Group Holding – have surpassed 230 million yuan (US$34.3 million) since 2020, when Taobao…
A senior Hong Kong government official who oversaw faulty lift installation work that stalled the launch of a new block at Queen Mary Hospital was asked to resign and left her post last month to take responsibility for the defects and delays on other projects, the South China Morning Post has learned.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Asia (PETA) has urged Hongkongers to shun a live equestrian theatrical show at the Kai Tak Arena, citing animal cruelty allegations. Cavalluna – Gate to the Otherworld debuted on Tuesday and runs until Sunday, with the Hong Kong Jockey Club as the main host and event partner. The […]
US stocks rebounded on Friday and regained much of their losses for the week after oil prices eased off their recent spurt.
Standing in the town that sheltered thousands of stranded Americans after the September 11 attacks, former Canadian prime minister Jean Chretien marked the 25th anniversary on Friday with a pointed…
Rising tensions over artificial intelligence are shaping the final preparations for Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States.
Abnormally high temperatures across the Tibetan Plateau in early winter can trigger catastrophic rainstorms in California, according to a new study revealing a previously unidentified climate connection. In the winters of 2016-2017 and 2022-2023, record-breaking rain swept across the US state and surrounding areas, causing billions of…
China is set to secure its place among the global automotive powerhouses by 2030 through further efforts to boost domestic sales and foster technological innovation, while a capacity alert mechanism will be introduced to guard against disorderly competition.
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has published its final decision on updates to its equipment authorisation rules, easing market anxiety over potential bans on Chinese optical…
Millions of Swedish voters head to the polls on Sunday to elect a new parliament. Whatever the outcome, analysts say, the country is likely to look more towards Beijing for its technology edge and to…
A construction worker has died after falling while erecting scaffolding, marking the city’s 19th fatal accident for the construction industry and second to involve truss-out platforms this year…
The government announced on Friday that people subscribing to its latest batch of silver bonds could receive up to 13 lots each, as the number of applicants as well as the subscription amount hit…
Young Chinese investors may be just as willing to take risks as their global peers, but their portfolios remain more conservative against a backdrop of years of relative underperformance in China’s…
The musical proved so popular that they extended their run
About 60 per cent of Hong Kong’s first batch of dental graduates who underwent mandatory internship training have joined the city’s Department of Health, a move that has helped “significantly ease”…
Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun said on Friday there are no plans to cap the number of people arriving under various talent admission schemes.
A flurry of cybersecurity breaches, internal whistle-blowing, and declining visibility into model safety has sparked fresh alarm over the US artificial intelligence boom, igniting calls from some…
European entrepreneurs and innovators on a government-led tour of the Greater Bay Area wrapped up their five-day trip on Friday, calling it a fruitful journey and hinting at potential business…
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Global bond yields spiked to new highs and share markets slumped on Friday as soaring oil prices inflamed inflation risks, sending investors scrambling to price in more policy tightening from central…
Three activists who once organised annual vigils to mark the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown crackdown have been sentenced to up to seven years and three months in prison. Appearing before a panel of designated judges at the West Kowloon Law Courts Building on Friday, Chow Hang-tung, Lee Cheuk-yan, and Albert Ho were handed the jail terms […]
The European Central Bank raised interest rates on Thursday for the second time this year, as renewed Middle East fighting fans fears of higher inflation, and opened the door for further hikes. As widely anticipated, the central bank for the 21 eurozone nations lifted its benchmark rate a quarter percentage point to 2.5 percent, its…
A university research centre has urged schools to strengthen mental health awareness among students after statistics revealed a rise in the suicide rate for children under 15 last year.
A veteran lawyer said Hong Kong offers competitive legal and mediation support for mainland firms undertaking major projects in Belt and Road regions.
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Political parties and institutions on Wednesday pledged to carry on Tung Chee‑hwa's legacy, upholding his spirit of service and dedication to Hong Kong and the nation. Tung died on Tuesday at the age of 89. In a statement, the DAB said Tung was a lifelong patriot who loved Hong Kong.
