US Supreme Court allows Trump ballroom project to proceed
The US Supreme Court on Monday allowed President Donald Trump to continue…
In Japan’s mountains, a different way to manage bears
As a sensor sounded, scientist Akiko Takii hurried to a bear trap…
What we know about the US-Venezuela oil agreement
The agreement granting the United States control over about one-fifth of Venezuela’s…
HONG KONG
T1 signal to remain in force until 6pm as Saudel drenches HK
The Standby Signal No. 1 will remain in force at least until 6pm on Tuesday, with Hongkongers warned of heavy squalls as Tropical Cyclone Saudel…
Traffic smooth on school day as transport agency steps up monitoring
Hong Kong traffic was mostly smooth on Tuesday morning as the new school year began, with the Transport Department stepping up monitoring across various districts. …
CUHK ramps up attraction of global talent under new five-year plan
The Chinese University is moving full speed ahead to attract global talent under its first five-year plan, aiming to establish itself as a diverse academic…
Over 99pc of Wang Fuk Court owners accept govt buyout offer in Tai Po
More than 99 percent of flat owners at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po have agreed to sell their properties to the government as the…
Hong Kong expands technology support to boost small business resilience across Asia-Pacific
Hong Kong is accelerating enterprise transformation and cultivating new quality productive forces to drive economic momentum and strengthen small and medium-sized enterprises across the Asia-Pacific…
HKSTP marks 25th anniversary with white paper highlighting HK tops Asian tech growth momentum
Hong Kong’s technology enterprises are demonstrating world-class growth momentum, ranking first in Asia and fifth globally, according to a newly released white paper by the…
HK Electric provides smart home appliances to support safe elderly living
HK Electric has launched a smart living initiative in partnership with the Social Welfare Department, providing smart home appliances and volunteer support for senior residents…
Govt loses appeal over public housing project at former Golf Course
The Court of Appeal on Monday dismissed an appeal by the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) seeking to overturn a successful legal challenge against a proposed…
MACAU
Macau SJM loss widens 61.7 pc to HK$295 mn for first half of 2026
Macau hotel and casino operator SJM (0880) saw a loss attributable to…
HK puts Green Channel to test in five-day rescue drill with Guangdong and Macao
Hong Kong on Monday began a five-day joint rescue drill with teams…
Family Adventures Await in Macao This August
Bring the family together for an August filled with playful characters, hands-on…
Macau unveils third five-year plan targeting diversified economy and urban revitalization
The Macau Special Administrative Region government has officially announced its “Third Five-Year…
CHINA
China says solar power capacity surpasses coal for first time
China’s installed solar energy capacity has surpassed that of coal-fired power for the first time, the national energy body said Tuesday, hailing the milestone. China,…
Nepal teams seek hundreds trapped in hydropower tunnels after deadly floods
Nepal’s rescue teams, helped by Chinese and Indian experts, stepped up efforts on Monday to reach hundreds of people believed to be stuck inside blocked…
‘HK Pharmacy’ online stores shut down in mainland crackdown on false medical claims
Chinese authorities have ordered major e-commerce platforms to remove 35 online stores operating under the name “Hong Kong Pharmacy” as part of a crackdown on…
Putin, Xi hold talks in Kyrgyzstan as regional summit begins
Russia’s Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping began talks Monday in Kyrgyzstan, where a dozen other heads of state also gathered for a two-day summit…
China penalizes 10 people for misinformation over deadly mudslide
Chinese authorities penalized 10 people accused of spreading misinformation online about a deadly mudslide along the Nepal border, police said Monday, as rescuers scour for…
Chinese guitar capital’s stairway to export heaven
It doesn’t take long to guess the main industry of the Chinese town of Zheng’an. A giant guitar sculpture dominates the central square, guitar murals…
Rescuers battle floods and debris as Himalayan disaster death toll nears 800
Rescuers in Nepal and China raced on Sunday to find thousands of people missing after a glacier collapse unleashed a catastrophic mudslide across the Himalayas,…
Xi says China-Kyrgyzstan cooperation entering ‘golden period’ of rapid development
The China-Kyrgyzstan cooperation has ushered in a “golden period” of rapid development, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday as he landed here for the…
Vietnamese coffee farmers ride China’s durian wave
Vietnam’s Central Highlands produces around one sixth of the world’s coffee, but farmers are switching their traditional crop for durian to cash in on surging…
China says 16 dead, 546 missing in Tibet mudslide: state media
China said the death toll from a mudslide that struck Tibet rose to 16 and 546 people were still missing, state media reported Sunday, citing…
TAIWAN
Heavy rain forecast as Typhoon Saudel girds towards Japan and Taiwan
Medium-strength Typhoon Saudel moved towards southern Japan and northern Taiwan on Tuesday where it is expected to bring heavy rain, as Taiwan reported one…
Taiwan issues indictments over alleged illegal export of AI servers to China
Taiwan prosecutors said on Monday they had indicted nine people,…
Nvidia worker among 9 charged in Taiwan chip smuggling case
Nine people in Taiwan, including a Nvidia worker, were charged…
WORLD
Trump says it’s ‘very early’ to talk about a Hegseth 2028 presidential campaign
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters it was too soon to discuss his potential successor, sidestepping talk of a 2028 campaign by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Asked about an NBC News report that the…
US Supreme Court allows Trump ballroom project to proceed
The US Supreme Court on Monday allowed President Donald Trump to continue construction of his White House ballroom, granting him a major victory as he…
In Japan’s mountains, a different way to manage bears
As a sensor sounded, scientist Akiko Takii hurried to a bear trap deep in the forests of Nagano in Japan, where rising nationwide attacks have…
GLP-1 weight loss drugs effective even at low starter doses
People taking popular GLP-1 obesity drugs who remain on low starter doses will lose some weight but may still experience side effects, although significantly less…
What we know about the US-Venezuela oil agreement
The agreement granting the United States control over about one-fifth of Venezuela’s oil reserves rests on vague terms that raise questions about how it will…
Nepal PM demands climate action after Himalayan disaster
Nepali Prime Minister Balendra Shah said last week’s deadly Himalayan flood was “not an ordinary” event but driven by climate change, as he demanded international…
Trump administration plans $4 million for right-wing media in Europe, sources say
President Donald Trump’s administration is planning to spend $4 million to bolster right-wing media in Europe, part of a package of at least $25 million for civil society groups working on conservative causes in the region, according…
South Korea to send 44-member disaster relief team to Nepal after floods
South Korea will send a 44-member emergency relief team to Nepal to support search-and-rescue operations after flooding in the Rasuwa region, South Korea’s Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. The deployment follows a request by Nepal for assistance with search-and-rescue operations in the disaster-hit…
It ‘hurts’ says Messi as he retires from international football
Lionel Messi said on Monday he was retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final in July. The 39-year-old…
Jury finds ex-gang leader guilty of murder in Tupac case
An ex-street gang leader accused of orchestrating the drive-by shooting death of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur three decades ago in Las Vegas was convicted of…
GREAT BAY AREA
Law Society promotes cross-border legal services exchange at Shenzhen exposition
The Law Society of Hong Kong took part in the…
Hung Shui Kiu pilot project to create over 6,000 jobs, says Paul Chan
The pilot area project under large-scale land disposal in Hung…
New Huanggang Port tests 20,000 travelers in stress drill
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government conducted the second…
Govt invites disability advocates to test accessibility features ahead of new Huanggang Port opening
Representatives from accessibility advisory bodies and social service organizations were…
Minor leak at Taishan Nuclear Power Station classified as Level 0 deviation
Hong Kong authorities announced that a minor operational event involving…
Phase two of Dongguan spallation neutron source targets 2029 completion
Phase two construction of the China Spallation Neutron Source in…
ECONOMY & FINANCE
Nepal PM demands climate action after Himalayan disaster
Nepali Prime Minister Balendra Shah said last week’s deadly Himalayan flood was “not an ordinary” event but driven by climate change, as he demanded international…
HKSTP marks 25th anniversary with white paper highlighting HK tops Asian tech growth momentum
Hong Kong’s technology enterprises are demonstrating world-class growth momentum, ranking first in Asia and fifth globally, according to a newly released white paper by the…
HK Electric provides smart home appliances to support safe elderly living
HK Electric has launched a smart living initiative in partnership with the Social Welfare Department, providing smart home appliances and volunteer support for senior residents…
UK rakes in record-high capital gains tax, paving way for more levies
Britain’s government collected a record £24.2 billion (HK$220 billion) in capital gains tax during the 2024-25 fiscal year, surging 89 percent year-on-year, as Labour’s tax…
G20 countries should consider more trade barriers on China to cut imbalances, Bessent says
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday he will encourage G20 members to re-examine terms of trade with China to shrink global imbalances and…
China’s Shenzhen Longsys aims to raise $6.27 bln in Hong Kong listing
China’s Shenzhen Longsys Electronics is seeking to raise up to HK$6.27 billion through a Hong Kong listing, according to an exchange filing on Monday. The…
Japan 2-year yields rise to 31-year high as auctions, rate hikes loom
The two-year Japanese government bond (JGB) yield rose to a 31-year high on Monday amid rising bets on central bank rate hikes and an uncertain…
Bessent says yen moves ‘pretty contained’ and not disorderly
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said recent yen moves were “pretty well contained,” suggesting the Japanese currency’s renewed slides were not seen as the kind…
China’s factory activity improves but stays in contraction in August
China’s factory activity improved in August on stronger demand but remained in contraction for a second straight month, while services and construction activity stayed weak,…
Hong Kong shares open lower on rate hike concern
Hong Kong stocks opened lower on Monday amid the fear of an interest rate hike. The benchmark Hang Seng Index fell 164 points, or 0.64…
BUSINESS
Law Society promotes cross-border legal services exchange at Shenzhen exposition
The Law Society of Hong Kong took part in the…
Hung Shui Kiu pilot project to create over 6,000 jobs, says Paul Chan
The pilot area project under large-scale land disposal in Hung…
New Huanggang Port tests 20,000 travelers in stress drill
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government conducted the second…
Govt invites disability advocates to test accessibility features ahead of new Huanggang Port opening
Representatives from accessibility advisory bodies and social service organizations were…
Minor leak at Taishan Nuclear Power Station classified as Level 0 deviation
Hong Kong authorities announced that a minor operational event involving…
Phase two of Dongguan spallation neutron source targets 2029 completion
Phase two construction of the China Spallation Neutron Source in…
SPORTS
It ‘hurts’ says Messi as he retires from international football
Lionel Messi said on Monday he was retiring from international…
Kids rule as Ka Ying Rising steals the show at Sha Tin carnival
The captivated faces of children hugging the outside rail said…
Sino Group and HKCTA send off 26-strong Hong Kong pickleball squad bound for World Cup
The Sino Group and Hong Kong, China Tennis Association (HKCTA)…
‘Find your own room’: Japan says can’t handle added Asian Games numbers
Japanese organisers have told late additions to next month’s Asian…
Coleman Wong qualifies for US Open main draw for second straight year
Hong Kong’s top tennis player Coleman Wong has secured a…
Holders PSG to meet Barca, Man City as Champions League draw throws up marquee ties
Champions League holders Paris St Germain will take on Barcelona…
CAVALLUNA to make Asian debut in Hong Kong with 54 horses bringing magical adventure to life
Equestrian theatre production “CAVALLUNA – Gate to the Otherworld”, to…
Infantino has no future at FIFA, European Leagues chief says
Gianni Infantino cannot have a future at FIFA, European Leagues…
Asian Games chiefs hold talks as participant numbers balloon
Japanese Asian Games organisers said Wednesday they were holding “regular…
North Korea to send around 100 athletes to Asian Games in Japan
North Korea will send around 100 athletes competing in 14 sports to the Asian Games in Japan later this year, the secretary…
Curling attracts curious Romans under Colosseum’s shadow
Winter Olympic sport curling has found itself an unusual setting,…
Tickets go on sale for the 2027 Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show
Tickets for the Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show are…
WEEKEND
In Japan’s mountains, a different way to manage bears
As a sensor sounded, scientist Akiko Takii hurried to a…
GLP-1 weight loss drugs effective even at low starter doses
People taking popular GLP-1 obesity drugs who remain on low…
What we know about the US-Venezuela oil agreement
The agreement granting the United States control over about one-fifth…
CUHK ramps up attraction of global talent under new five-year plan
The Chinese University is moving full speed ahead to attract…
Ancient Egypt blockbuster closes after nine-and-a-half months at Hong Kong Palace Museum
The Hong Kong Palace Museum’s special exhibition on ancient Egyptian…
CUHK uses advanced high-res scanning to detect early joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis
The Faculty of Medicine at the Chinese University of Hong…
Bernice Yuen crowned Miss Hong Kong 2026, Ada Tang named first runner-up
Bernice Yuen crowned Miss Hong Kong 2026, Ada Tang named…
Mirror, mirror: Survey reveals one-fifth of students struggle with appearance anxiety amid moderate happy levels
Behind the excitement for a new school year, more than…
Quantum physics, relativity added in secondary science revamp aims to spark curiosity: Christine Choi
Secondary students will not be overwhelmed by the proposed additions…
Late HK singer Anita Mui’s mother dies after choking on food: sources
An elderly woman aged 102 died after choking on food…
Govt to review three-tier student mental health mechanism as upper primary trial set to end
The Education Bureau will review the three-tier emergency mechanism for…
‘Romantic companionship’ emerges in mainland LARP games
Hong Kong women are among those taking part in live-action…
