Air quality across Singapore reaches unhealthy levels from Indonesian wildfires
Singapore was shrouded in haze on Tuesday, with smoke from wildfires in neighbouring Indonesia raising island-wide pollution to levels that pose a health risk.
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CE vows accountability over hospital lift failure
Chief Executive John Lee said on Tuesday those responsible for faulty lifts at Queen Mary Hospital’s new clinical block would be held accountable.
- Chief Executive John Lee pledged accountability for faulty lifts at Queen Mary Hospital.
- Lee instructed Development Bureau to conduct comprehensive investigation within a month.
HK, regional stocks mixed amid AI, war and bond fears
Asian shares struggled on Tuesday as investors weighed Middle East tensions and calls by industry figures for a slowdown in AI development, while elevated oil prices and higher bond yields added to…
CE to deliver five-year plan and PA on Wednesday
Chief Executive John Lee has announced that Hong Kong’s first five-year plan and the annual Policy Address will both be delivered on Wednesday.
- Hong Kong's first five-year plan to be presented on Wednesday
- Annual Policy Address to retain green cover, symbolizing continuity
- Lee to participate in media appearances after delivering documents
‘I just need an answer’: widow haunted by husband’s shooting seeks inquest
Two years after her armed, mentally ill husband was fatally shot by a Hong Kong police officer, Mrs Li is still waiting to learn whether a death inquest will be held.
Singapore jails armed Malaysian gang for US$3.9 million ‘lightning heist’ at bungalow
After learning that a woman regularly hosted high-stakes poker games at her home in Singapore’s affluent Bukit Timah area, two men plotted to rob the house, recruiting a group of people from Malaysia…
Japanese delegations flock to China, but thaw hinges on Takaichi mending ties
With bilateral ties in a deep freeze since late last year, a flurry of planned China visits by Japanese lawmakers and business leaders has been interpreted as an attempt to break the ice ahead of November’s Apec summit in China.
China targets offshore operations of brokerages in crackdown on pay loopholes, corruption
China’s securities regulator and its industry body are moving to close compensation loopholes for brokerage management and staff, extending anti-corruption oversight to overseas operations for the first time, as Beijing pushes the sector to build world-class investment banks.
Heads shake as Trump claims his ‘high IQ’ enough to regulate AI
President Donald Trump on Monday slapped down the idea of putting guardrails on artificial intelligence, despite increased warnings from industry insiders and outside experts about the technology’s potential dangers to humanity.
Huawei’s US trial puts jury to the test amid China, Iran links
The unique circumstances surrounding Huawei Technologies’ landmark trial in a US court made jury selection especially important to ensuring a fair trial for the Chinese tech giant, according to US litigation experts.
NYC’s wealthy Chinese grapple with Beijing’s tax rules as enforcement deadline nears
Months after Beijing unveiled a bevy of new tax rules for offshore trusts, the fallout has now reached New York City – home to one of the largest concentrations of mainland Chinese wealth outside Asia…
Beijing threatens ‘serious consequences’ after Panama lawmakers support Taiwan
China has warned Panama of “serious consequences” after most of the country’s lawmakers set up a parliamentary exchange group with Taiwan, defying pressure from Beijing’s embassy and a public…
Miss You Much · Leslie 70th Birthday · Exhibition
Celebrate the life and legacy of Hong Kong icon Leslie Cheung at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum’s retrospective exhibition, ‘Miss You Much...
HKMU powers ahead with new Shenzhen Research Institute
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is strengthening its research footprint in the Greater Bay Area with the…
Unauthorised phone purchase reports reach 1,200
Police said 1,209 people have reported unauthorised transactions on their credit cards related to the purchase of iPhones as of 5pm on Monday, involving a total of HK$25 million.
Chinese researchers chart 5-stage path toward ‘last AI built by humans’
Researchers from China’s leading universities and tech giants are setting their sights on a crucial new front in the AI race with the US: developing systems capable of building better versions of…
Cloudy with a chance of Big Macs: McDonald’s and Meituan launch drone route in Shanghai
Shanghai’s bustling riverfront has become the latest testing ground for urban logistics technology, with McDonald’s and Chinese food-delivery giant Meituan joining forces to launch the country’s first…
Hong Kong parents urged to vaccinate young children amid rising summer flu cases
Hong Kong parents have been urged to vaccinate their young children as cases of influenza among children have risen across the city.
China’s inbound tourism revenue projected to reach US$470 billion by 2040: UBS
Revenue from inbound travel to China is forecast to reach US$470 billion by 2040, more than doubling its current share of the economy and helping offset weak domestic demand, according to UBS.
HK retail sales could rise by 8.4pc in 2026: Deloitte
Accounting giant Deloitte on Monday raised its full-year forecast for the city's retail sales to a growth of 8.4 percent year on year to HK$412 billion in 2026.
Doctors make jab appeal as flu activity stays high
The Hong Kong Medical Association has urged the public to get vaccinated against the seasonal flu as soon as possible, with influenza activity in the city remaining at a high level.
- Hong Kong Medical Association urges residents to get vaccinated against seasonal flu.
- Respiratory specialist Raymond Tso notes increasing flu cases in late August to early September.
China rejects calls for ‘pacing’ on AI development, fearing it would entrench US tech lead
Calls by US tech leaders for a voluntary slowdown in artificial intelligence development have run into sharp pushback from Chinese researchers and state media, who question whether the proposal is a…
HSI edges higher as oil prices head north
Oil prices spiked and global stocks fell on Monday, driven lower by a slide in AI shares, ahead of likely interest-rate hikes in the United States and Japan this week.
- Oil prices surge 3%, driving global stocks down
- Hang Seng Index rises 0.45% to close at 24,917
- Saudi pipeline closure and Yemen attacks impact oil trade
Beijing to ban drone possession, citing security
Beijing will ban the possession of drones within city limits under new rules from November, further tightening regulations that already prohibited the sale of the devices.
Woman spared jail over forging PhD reference letter for Education University
A woman convicted of using a forged reference letter to gain admission to a Hong Kong doctoral programme has been spared jail and ordered to perform 160 hours of community service.
‘Hidden dangers lurk in every corner’: Nat. security chief tells new police recruits to root out threats early
Hong Kong police must remain vigilant against national security risks and root out threats at the earliest stages, the city’s police chief has told new recruits to the force.
On all fours or off to a wilderness retreat? How Hongkongers are reclaiming their calm
In the final instalment of the Health Matters wellness series on Hong Kong’s growing wellness trends, Emily Hung examines alternative therapies helping residents restore their balance, as…
The Central Market x Stormies Oktoberfest returns for its fourth edition
Time to dust off your lederhosen because Central Market’s three-week beer party is back
Matchmaking push set for GBA-licensed lawyers
Secretary for Justice Paul Lam said on Saturday the government would be offering assistance to lawyers who have obtained a licence to practise in a number of cities in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) to make inroads into these newly accessible metropolitan areas.
- Hong Kong government supports GBA-licensed lawyers post-lawyer law amendments.
- Over 650 lawyers licensed, majority from Hong Kong, practicing in 9 GBA cities.
- Government facilitates partnerships via matchmaker programs and joint activities.