China’s CXMT says new memory-chip platform enters mass production
Chinese DRAM chipmaker CXMT said on Sunday its fifth-generation technology platform had…
CNN, MS NOW, Politico denied access to White House grounds
The White House made good Saturday on President Donald Trump’s vow to…
Crowds line North Point streets for final farewell to Tung Chee-hwa
Residents stood in silence in North Point on Sunday morning to bid…
HONG KONG
HK wins silver in women’s 4x100m freestyle relay at Asian Games
Hong Kong made waves at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya as the women’s 4x100m freestyle relay team stormed to a silver medal, smashing the city’s…
Rosanna Law heads to Japan to back Hong Kong athletes at Asian Games
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui will depart for Japan on Monday morning to cheer on the Hong Kong delegation at the…
John Lee says CE role demands a ‘clear mind’ as final year begins
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said he will enter the final year of his term with a “clear mind”, stressing that his priority is to…
Wheelock Properties joins Wenchang Writing Ceremony in Sham Shui Po for cultural preservation
Amid the sound of prayers, Ricky Wong Kwong-yiu, chairman of the Finance and Management Sub-committee of Chinese Temples Committee and a group of guests took…
Tai Kwun art installation vandalized in suspected criminal damage
A public art installation titled “Waiting Pavilions” — created by Polish artist Alicja Kwade and displayed at Tai Kwun in Central — was found damaged…
Xi Jinping and top leaders express deep condolences as HK’s first Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa laid to rest
Chinese President Xi Jinping and other Party and state leaders expressed their deep grief in various ways over the passing of Hong Kong’s first Chief…
John Lee and CY Leung lead pallbearers for Tung Chee-hwa
The coffin of Hong Kong’s first Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa was escorted to Cape Collinson Crematorium on Sunday, with Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu and…
Hong Kong enterprises granted equal business treatment across 10 ASEAN nations
Hong Kong enterprises will enjoy treatment no less favorable than that granted to local or foreign companies across all 10 ASEAN member states as a…
MACAU
Macau CE hails Tung’s support for national integration and regional cooperation
Macau Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai has expressed deep condolences over the death…
Uber shortens HK–Macau cross-border booking window to 8 hours, launches WeChat mini program
Uber is stepping up its cross-border and regional offerings ahead of the…
Industry veteran urges backup plan for HZMB seamless clearance rollout
Ringo Lee Yiu-pui, honorary life president of the Hong Kong, China Automobile…
Pansy Ho shares candid memories of late father Stanley Ho and friendships with Leslie Cheung and Anita Mui
Hong Kong business leader Pansy Ho offered a rare glimpse into her…
Hong Kong-Macau scheduled helicopter flights suspended as operator pivots to charter model
Cross-border air passenger transport between Hong Kong and Macau has undergone a…
Macau August gross gaming revenue down 1.2pc in third monthly decline
Macau’s monthly gross gaming revenue fell 1.2 percent year-on-year to 21.89 billion…
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…
CHINA
US Treasury’s Bessent, China’s He to launch talks on AI, trade, critical minerals
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are set to meet on Sunday to try to tee up potential agreements on…
Drone owners rush to offload devices ahead of Beijing ban
Drone owners in Beijing flocked to designated buy-back sites this week, looking to sell their devices for as much as possible ahead of an impending…
Nvidia, OpenAI CEOs to attend Xi dinner at White House
Nvidia boss Jensen Huang and OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman are among the tech leaders expected to attend a White House state dinner for Chinese…
US Treasury’s Bessent to discuss AI, rare earths with China’s He, source says
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent plans to discuss AI, trade, rare earths and economic issues when he meets with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in…
Flawed AI-linked intel almost led US to board China ship: report
The US military came close to boarding a Chinese vessel in the Middle East earlier this year based on a flawed intelligence report prepared with…
Zimbabwe farmers seek funds to cash in on China blueberry boom
Under the morning sun, women moved briskly through neat rows of bushes, plucking blueberries for Zimbabwe’s export market thrown wide open by new trade deals…
Founder of Chinese startup Spirit AI says robot brains set for 2027 breakthrough
Humanoid robot brains are likely to achieve a breakthrough as soon as mid-2027, but their deployment in homes could take at least eight years as…
China says Typhoon Dolphin leads August’s $5.38 billion losses from natural disasters
China said on Friday that direct economic losses incurred from natural disasters in August amounted to 36.03 billion yuan ($5.38 billion), with Typhoon Dolphin causing…
TAIWAN
Hong Kong man confronted over drinking in Taipei Metro station, companion flips staff off
A Hong Kong man was confronted by Taipei Metro staff…
Micron says Taiwan workers to get up to 68 months’ pay after strike threat
US memory chip giant Micron Technology said Friday that its…
Taiwan’s vice president on rare Europe visit for Italy democracy forum
Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim is making a rare visit…
Taiwan flexes chip diplomacy at SEMICON trade show, faces pressure to share AI wealth with allies
Taiwan flexed its chip diplomacy muscles at a major trade…
HK man with Tourette syndrome assaulted in Taipei after shouting
A 28-year-old Hong Kong man with Tourette syndrome was assaulted…
Taiwanese Bakery Chain 85°C rumored to exit HK amid sudden store closures
Taiwanese bakery chain 85°C Bakery Cafe is reportedly preparing to…
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,…
WORLD
CNN, MS NOW, Politico denied access to White House grounds
The White House made good Saturday on President Donald Trump’s vow to deny CNN, MS NOW and Politico access to the presidential mansion as punishment…
North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into East Sea: Seoul
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its eastern coast on Sunday, South Korea’s military said, with the second flying more…
OpenAI’s Sam Altman to brief UN Security Council next week
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will brief the United Nations Security Council next week during the annual gathering of world leaders for the UN General Assembly,…
Anthropic picks Accenture for in-house AI safety evaluation
Anthropic said Friday it is partnering with consulting giant Accenture to have outside evaluators work inside the AI company, a step toward fulfilling a pledge…
Indonesia accepts Malaysia’s help to tackle wildfires
Malaysia will send aircraft and dozens of firefighters to help tackle blazes in Indonesia, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said on Saturday, after receiving…
Trump signs bill authorizing broad new sanctions to squeeze Russia
US President Donald Trump signed a bill Friday authorizing new sanctions designed to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine, shortly after it received congressional…
Trump says son paid back Russian who bankrolled wedding parties
US President Donald Trump said on Friday his son, Donald Trump Jr., has told him he would pay back a Russian oligarch who bankrolled wedding celebrations for him in the Bahamas in May. Democrats in the US Congress…
We don’t want Games host Japan losing money, says Asian Olympic official
Japan’s hosting of the Asian Games with huts and a cruise ship is an example for other nations if they want to stage major events…
Ed Sheeran returns to stage after Palestinian controversy
Protesters and police were expected to greet concertgoers in Philadelphia on Saturday for pop superstar Ed Sheeran’s first show since he became embroiled in controversy…
GREAT BAY AREA
New Huanggang Port system calibrated as HK explores extended border hours: Chris Tang
Authorities are adjusting computer systems for the new Huanggang Port,…
Joint Shenzhen-Hong Kong fire drill scheduled at Huanggang Port tonight
Emergency personnel from Shenzhen and Hong Kong will stage a…
Govt rolls out 3 Hung Shui Kiu University Town campus sites for tertiary institutions
Three sites in the Hung Shui Kiu University Town campus…
HK pitches Five-Year Plan to mainland firms with roving exhibition in Beijing
The Hong Kong SAR government’s office in Beijing has opened…
First Five-Year Plan | Hung Shui Kiu to welcome universities in 2027/28
The government will prioritize the development of the Hung Shui…
High-speed rail campaign brings ‘Study in Hong Kong’ to 1.5m passengers
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Guangdong (Guangdong…
Global tech talent delegation explores Greater Bay Area innovation ecosystem on five-day tour
Hong Kong Talent Engage organized a five-day tour from September…
Northern Metropolis core exhibition centre to open next year as 12,000 Kwu Tung homes near completion
A core exhibition center showcasing the master plan for the…
Northern Metropolis offers growth base for mainland firms going global: Algernon Yau
The Northern Metropolis will provide new opportunities for mainland companies…
Xia Baolong visits Jiangmen to discuss HK, Macau integration into 15th Five-Year Plan
Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs…
ECONOMY & FINANCE
Saudi Arabia withdraws from China-led mBridge digital currency project, FT reports
Saudi Arabia has withdrawn from the China-led mBridge digital currency initiative aimed at developing alternative payment systems to the US dollar, the Financial Times reported…
FSTB continues to support the Qualification Program run by HKICPA: Joseph Chan
Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Joseph Chan Ho-lim said that the FSTB will continue to support the Qualification Program run by the Hong…
Lenovo subsidiary to sell 90 percent stake in Banque Internationale à Luxembourg with help of Goldman Sachs
Legend Holdings (3396) of Lenovo (0992) begun a formal sale process for its 90 percent stake in Banque Internationale à Luxembourg (BIL), with the assistance of Goldman Sachs,…
101 Kings Road sets new high for HK$64.55m unit sale
Wang On Properties (1243) 101 Kings Road in North Point has recorded two deals on Saturday, raking in more than HK$79.57 million. One of the…
State Residence launches 30 units with third price list
Sky Ace Enterprises’ State Residence in North Point launched its third price list for 30 units on Sunday, with an average discounted price per square…
SpaceX to take up 2.82pc of Nasdaq 100 index weight after quarterly rebalance
Nasdaq 100 index’s quarterly rebalance takes effect Monday, where SpaceX will make up 2.82 percent of the index, more than doubling from its current weighting of…
China’s CXMT says new memory-chip platform enters mass production
Chinese DRAM chipmaker CXMT said on Sunday its fifth-generation technology platform had entered mass production, a claimed breakthrough that could help China build a stronger…
State Residence rolls out second price list for 30 units
Sky Ace Enterprises’ State Residence in North Point released its second price list for 30 units on Saturday, with an average discounted price per square…
BYD, CATL, Xiaomi executives may join Xi’s US visit, sources say
Washington and Beijing are finalising a group of Chinese business leaders to join President Xi Jinping’s upcoming visit to Washington, three sources familiar with the…
Oil pares losses as market weighs Saudi supply concerns, Middle East tensions
Oil prices pared earlier losses on Friday as markets assessed Saudi supply alongside concerns about a widening Middle East conflict. Brent crude futures fell by…
BUSINESS
New Huanggang Port system calibrated as HK explores extended border hours: Chris Tang
Authorities are adjusting computer systems for the new Huanggang Port,…
Joint Shenzhen-Hong Kong fire drill scheduled at Huanggang Port tonight
Emergency personnel from Shenzhen and Hong Kong will stage a…
Govt rolls out 3 Hung Shui Kiu University Town campus sites for tertiary institutions
Three sites in the Hung Shui Kiu University Town campus…
HK pitches Five-Year Plan to mainland firms with roving exhibition in Beijing
The Hong Kong SAR government’s office in Beijing has opened…
First Five-Year Plan | Hung Shui Kiu to welcome universities in 2027/28
The government will prioritize the development of the Hung Shui…
High-speed rail campaign brings ‘Study in Hong Kong’ to 1.5m passengers
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Guangdong (Guangdong…
Global tech talent delegation explores Greater Bay Area innovation ecosystem on five-day tour
Hong Kong Talent Engage organized a five-day tour from September…
Northern Metropolis core exhibition centre to open next year as 12,000 Kwu Tung homes near completion
A core exhibition center showcasing the master plan for the…
Northern Metropolis offers growth base for mainland firms going global: Algernon Yau
The Northern Metropolis will provide new opportunities for mainland companies…
Xia Baolong visits Jiangmen to discuss HK, Macau integration into 15th Five-Year Plan
Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs…
HK, Shenzhen customs chiefs hold meeting on new Huanggang port operations
Hong Kong Customs Acting Commissioner Mark Woo Wai-kwan and Huanggang…
MTR exports signature station retail model to Chengdu as global expansion gathers steam
MTR Corporation is accelerating its global and regional expansion by…
SPORTS
HK wins silver in women’s 4x100m freestyle relay at Asian Games
Hong Kong made waves at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya…
Rosanna Law heads to Japan to back Hong Kong athletes at Asian Games
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui will…
Grace Lau claims silver at Asian Games for Hong Kong’s first medal
Hong Kong karate queen Grace Lau Mo-sheung won silver in…
Basketball legend Allen Iverson inspires local students during Hong Kong school visit
Basketball legend Allen Iverson made a special appearance at ELCHK…
Asian Games Athletes’ Village would have been a white elephant, OCA says
Asian Games organisers could have avoided accommodation issues by building…
HKJC welcomes recognition of horse-racing tourism in first Five-Year Plan
The Hong Kong Jockey Club has welcomed the inclusion of…
Rosanna Law flags off 79 HK para athletes for Asian Para Games
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui praised…
Jockey Club to award up to $500,000 to Asian Para Games medallists
The Hong Kong Jockey Club will provide cash incentive awards…
Ivan Yang, Lydia Sham to carry HK’s flag at the Nagoya Asian Games this Sat
With the countdown on, Hong Kong has named 3×3 basketball…
NBA legend Allen Iverson visits Happy Valley Racecourse, meets jockeys
NBA Hall of Famer Allen Iverson visited Happy Valley Racecourse…
After quiet Olympics, Japan seeks a sporting celebration at Asian Games
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic robbed Tokyo of the…
Jockey Club cancels September 20 Sha Tin race meeting over Tung Chee-hwa funeral
The Hong Kong Jockey Club has canceled the race meeting…
WEEKEND
Wheelock Properties joins Wenchang Writing Ceremony in Sham Shui Po for cultural preservation
Amid the sound of prayers, Ricky Wong Kwong-yiu, chairman of…
SFU president urges cross-institutional research fund for Northern Metropolis universities
Stephen Cheung Yan-leung, president of Saint Francis University, suggested that…
3 scratch-free ways to clean bathroom mirrors – Avoid one cleaning tool
When you see water stains and dirt on your bathroom…
The truth about MSG: 1968 prank letter that started a 50-decade myth
Since the 1960s, MSG has been labelled “unhealthy,” causing many…
How to avoid injuries during pickleball: A guide
Pickleball has surged in popularity across Hong Kong, loved by…
Picnic season arrives at WestK with food, music and harborfront lounging
As Hong Kong slowly eases into cooler autumn days, West…
Shell side up: MADÉ gives the madeleine a modern Hong Kong home
There is something reassuringly simple about a madeleine: butter, flour…
Basketball legend Allen Iverson inspires local students during Hong Kong school visit
Basketball legend Allen Iverson made a special appearance at ELCHK…
Mainland visitor sparks debate over Hong Kong subway escalator etiquette
A mainland traveler’s critique of Hong Kong’s long-standing escalator etiquette…
Inside Maxim’s mooncake factory: where technology meets tradition
Making mooncakes at scale is a surprisingly high-tech affair. At…
New school merger scheme is no rescue but a push for better education, says Christine Choi
The new school merger scheme in the Policy Address is…
Experience Ngong Ping 360 for just $88 as special offer invites HK residents to rediscover Lantau Island
Hong Kong residents can enjoy the Ngong Ping 360 cable…
