11 Skies deal 'good for both sides'
Airport Authority board member Perry Yiu said on Friday the 11 Skies project handover was good as it would not hold up efforts to develop large-scale entertainment facilities or overall development at…
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Finland on alert after ‘significant’ number of break-ins at MPs’ homes
Finland is investigating a slew of suspected break-ins at the homes of members of parliament, which the prime minister said could be linked to a foreign power.
'DSS school fee rises to help with resources'
An education representative said amid growing operating costs and evolving teaching needs, higher fees are needed at the city's direct subsidy schools to supplement their resources.
- DSS school fees rise up to 25% for new academic year
- Funding cuts for DSS schools over three school years
- Admitting non-local students may help alleviate financial strain
Independent HK journalist Tang Ho-wing released on bail following sedition arrest
A Hong Kong independent journalist arrested on Wednesday for allegedly acting “with seditious intent” has been released on bail. Media outlet The Witness reported that 37-year-old Tang Ho-wing, known by his online moniker “Boomhead,” left Yau Ma Tei Police Station shortly after midnight on Friday after being detained for almost two days.
What does Philippines seek with new Thitu map in South China Sea?
Thitu Island and its residents have come under the spotlight after the Philippines, in a bid to reinforce its claims in the South China Sea, announced plans to file an updated maritime chart with the United Nations.
HKEX 'to keep refining IPO system for mainland firms'
The chief executive of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), Bonnie Chan, said the stock exchange will continue to optimise its listing framework to make it easier for mainland enterprises to list in the city.
‘Surrounded by total love’: China director, 75, criticised for 5th child plan with wife
China’s veteran filmmaker Zhang Jizhong, 75, and his 44-year-old wife, Du Xinglin, ignited online debate after announcing they are contemplating having a fifth child. The Beijing-born director and producer is renowned for his adaptations of celebrated television versions of classic Chinese novels, including Water Margin and Demi-Gods and…
Investing in Hong Kong’s mental health makes good economic sense
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s recent policy address set out an ambitious reform agenda designed to sharpen Hong Kong’s competitive edge while enhancing people’s livelihoods.
Man dies after suspected drowning at Peng Chau open water swimming race
A 58-year-old New Zealand man has died after he was suspected of drowning while taking part in the Peng Chau Challenge Open Water Swim Race on Thursday.
Could Northern Metropolis draw educational leasing from Hong Kong’s Grade A office sector?
As education sector demand supports Hong Kong’s Grade A office leasing activity, analysts said infrastructure that will serve the Northern Metropolis could decide whether schools and universities move…
3 Hong Kong dog owners lose appeals against ‘fighting dog’ classifications
Three dog owners have lost their appeal against the government’s decision to classify their pets as “fighting dogs,” designations that were made as authorities tightened regulations following fatal dog attacks in August.
‘Brotherhood is a myth’: Hong Kong’s triads evolve amid new criminal landscape
Not long after he entered secondary school, Hong Kong youth Jason* was bullied by an older student with triad links. He was relieved when another senior stepped in to protect him. He helped Jason take revenge on the bully, then recruited him into a syndicate.
Greer says no specific timeline set for enforcing US-China Board of Trade
United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Thursday that there is no timeline yet for implementing the US-China Board of Trade, one of the key economic outcomes of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington last week.
Panda diplomacy: all the countries currently hosting China’s beloved ambassadors
Two giant pandas arrived in the US following Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington, continuing a decades-old tradition in which the beloved fuzzy ambassadors have become symbols of China’s ties with countries around the world.
‘No beardos, no weirdos’: Hegseth deepens Pentagon purge as China channels reopen
As Beijing and Washington take tentative steps to keep a military crisis from erupting, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is reshaping the top ranks of the American military while facing questions about his own future at the Pentagon.
China leads drone patent volume but US matches quality as start-ups drive innovation: study
Chinese and US firms are “neck-and-neck” in the quality battle for the next generation of drone patents, despite China having a lead in volume, a study published on Thursday shows. Chinese companies accounted for 44 per cent of the world’s drone patent filings in 2024, against 17 per cent for American firms, according to a report…
Hong Kong needs new funding model to draw investment from global drug makers: AstraZeneca
Hong Kong can attract more global biotech investments if the city builds up a new healthcare financial model, according to AstraZeneca, a Cambridge-based multinational pharmaceutical giant.
Hikers flock to Hong Kong’s Po Pin Chau on first day of National Day ‘golden week’
More than 400 hikers visited one of Hong Kong’s best-known geological attractions on Thursday morning as some tourists chose outdoor activities on the first day of the National Day “golden week”.
'AFCD to be flexible in managing Po Pin Chau trail'
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said on Thursday that all quotas to visit the Po Pin Chau trail tourist hotspot in Sai Kung East Country Park until October 5 have been…
- AFCD will manage Po Pin Chau trail reservations flexibly until October 5.
- Officers to use drones for surveillance and patrols along the trail.
- Real-name reservation system to be evaluated post-termination.
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Disgusting Food Museum
Hailing from Malmö in Sweden, this museum famously gathers over 80 of the world’s most polarising foods for your multi-sensory...
A quick guide to all National Day discounts and offers in Hong Kong 2026
Make the most of your day off with half-price cinema tickets, free rides, dining deals, and more
‘China’s Warren Buffett’ adds Moutai shares for 3rd time as baijiu sector seeks bottom
Chinese-American billionaire investor Duan Yongping, often called China’s Warren Buffett, has added 30,000 shares of Shanghai-listed baijiu maker Kweichou Moutai to his portfolio in his third public…
US strongly revises up Q2 GDP growth, inflation stable
The US Commerce Department on Wednesday revised upwards its estimate for second-quarter GDP growth in the world's largest economy, moving it up by 0.7 percentage points to 2.2 percent.
US stocks mixed on higher oil prices, bond yields
Wall Street stocks finished mixed on Wednesday after US data gave a reassuring picture on the economy while lofty bond yields weighed on sentiment.
HK and mainland stocks post modest gains
Stocks in Hong Kong ended in positive territory before the National Day holiday on Wednesday as the Hang Seng Index rose 0.37 percent to close at 24,613 points while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index rose 0.50 percent, and the Hang Seng Tech Index rose 0.10 percent.
How ‘Industry 5.0’ integrates human expertise with artificial intelligence
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The European Commission defines Industry 5.0 as placing human-centricity, sustainability and resilience at the core of industrial progress.