Key issues for this week’s Trump-Xi summit in Washington
U.S. President Donald Trump will welcome Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week…
OpenAI calls for US to take lead in global efforts to develop technical standards
Artificial intelligence giant OpenAI called on Monday for the United States to…
US stresses backing for Japan, Korea and Taiwan ahead of Trump-Xi summit
The US on Monday reiterated its commitment to the defense of key…
HONG KONG
Multi-agency counterterror exercise held at AsiaWorld-Expo
Police from New Territories South Region and emergency services staged a counterterrorism exercise at AsiaWorld-Expo on Tuesday to simulate a terrorist attack during an international…
Discovery Bay to hold first Fun Day with free ferry and bus rides, around 20 free activities
Discovery Bay will hold its first “DB Fun Day” on October 31 and November 1, offering about 20 free activities including pickleball, ice skating, eco-tours,…
President Xi encourages US students to foster Sino-US ties in response to youth exchange
In a gesture aimed at strengthening people-to-people ties, Chinese President Xi Jinping has replied to nearly 100 American students from 10 U.S. universities who jointly…
Rosanna Law praises HK athletes after six-medal haul at 20th Asian Games
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui has congratulated Hong Kong athletes for their exceptional performances at the 20th Asian Games, following a…
SAF China Congress unites industry leaders to pave path for greener skies
The inaugural Sustainable Aviation Futures China Congress kicked off on Monday in Hong Kong, connecting airlines, fuel producers, energy majors, financiers and regulators from across…
HK widens youth opportunities with new exchange base and internships: John Lee
Hong Kong youth will soon have access to expanded internship opportunities at the United Nations as the city prepares to establish an International Youth Talent…
Kai Tak Sports Park to host grand flag-raising ceremony for National Day
Kai Tak Sports Park will host a grand National Day flag-raising ceremony on October 1 to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the…
Yang Liwei hails HK first astronaut Lai Ka-ying’s outstanding work in space
China’s first astronaut, Yang Liwei, praised Hong Kong’s first payload specialist, Lai Ka-ying, on Monday for her outstanding performance in orbit, expressing hope that more…
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
China and Europe should not fight trade wars, Chinese foreign minister says
China and Europe should not fight trade wars because the pair are comprehensive strategic partners, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his German counterpart in…
Key issues for this week’s Trump-Xi summit in Washington
U.S. President Donald Trump will welcome Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week for their second meeting this year, as the two leaders seek stability in…
President Xi encourages US students to foster Sino-US ties in response to youth exchange
In a gesture aimed at strengthening people-to-people ties, Chinese President Xi Jinping has replied to nearly 100 American students from 10 U.S. universities who jointly…
Former Shenzhen Mayor Qin Weizhong placed under investigation
Former Shenzhen Mayor Qin Weizhong has been placed under disciplinary review and supervisory investigation for suspected serious violations of party discipline and state laws, according…
China’s Xi chairs Politburo; Central Committee plenum set for October 26-29
China’s Politburo held a meeting on Monday, the official Xinhua news agency reported, with President Xi Jinping chairing discussions on internal party governance and discipline…
China confirms Xi to visit US this week for Trump talks
China’s leader Xi Jinping will visit the United States this week for talks with President Donald Trump, Beijing confirmed Monday, expressing hope they will strengthen…
Xi rolls into Trump summit with China’s trade engine roaring
In the four months since the leaders of the two global superpowers last met, Xi Jinping has overseen a surge in China’s trade with the…
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…
TAIWAN
US stresses backing for Japan, Korea and Taiwan ahead of Trump-Xi summit
The US on Monday reiterated its commitment to the defense…
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…
WORLD
US to open two new military bases in Greenland, sources say
The US plans to re-establish a Cold War-era military base in southern Greenland and set up another on the east coast, now used by the…
UN AI experts warn against ‘apocalyptic’ rhetoric on risks
Several experts on a United Nations artificial intelligence committee warned Monday against the apocalyptic rhetoric used by some professionals in the sector regarding AI risks.…
Torrential rains brought by Japan typhoon kill two, NHK says
Torrential rains brought by a powerful typhoon lashing Japan’s Pacific coast caused landslides that killed two people with four missing, public broadcaster NHK said on…
British Columbia sues OpenAI in US court over Canada school shooting
British Columbia filed a lawsuit Monday against OpenAI in California over the company’s failure to report violent activity on its ChatGPT service by the person…
EU and Philippines reach ‘substantial agreement’ on free-trade deal
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a post on X on Tuesday that she had spoken to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.…
El Nino weather pattern enters record territory: scientist
The strengthening El Nino weather pattern has tied for the most intense on record on a widely-used metric, a senior scientist told AFP Monday, even…
US stresses backing for Japan, Korea and Taiwan ahead of Trump-Xi summit
The US on Monday reiterated its commitment to the defense of key Asian allies Japan and South Korea, and the three nations expressed support for…
South Korea’s Lee urges US to ease North Korea sanctions to freeze nuclear programs, NYT says
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has urged the United States to ease sanctions on North Korea in exchange for an agreement under which Pyongyang…
Houthis push for control of Yemen highlands as Trump is said to have called off strikes
Houthi fighters pushed to seize strategic heights in Yemen on Monday to cut off the Red Sea coast from remaining areas held by Saudi-backed forces,…
GREAT BAY AREA
SAF China Congress unites industry leaders to pave path for greener skies
The inaugural Sustainable Aviation Futures China Congress kicked off on…
Kai Tak Sports Park to host grand flag-raising ceremony for National Day
Kai Tak Sports Park will host a grand National Day…
Tianjin University and PolyU Launch Joint Shenzhen Institute, Welcoming 102 Students
The Tianjin University–The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Shenzhen Institute of…
Strong bidding interest at Hong Kong-Shenzhen tech park as it eyes talent flow next year, Kevin Choi says
The Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park has drawn strong…
Pressure to realize Hong Kong’s sustainable aviation fuel vision
With the clock ticking amid intensifying climate risks and geopolitical…
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…
ECONOMY & FINANCE
Shenzhen Camsense Technologies kicks off $682m HK IPO
Shenzhen Camsense Technologies kicked off bookbuilding of its initial public offering in Hong Kong on Tuesday, aiming to raise HK$682 million. The robotic vacuum spatial…
El Nino weather pattern enters record territory: scientist
The strengthening El Nino weather pattern has tied for the most intense on record on a widely-used metric, a senior scientist told AFP Monday, even…
OpenAI calls for US to take lead in global efforts to develop technical standards
Artificial intelligence giant OpenAI called on Monday for the United States to lead an international effort to develop global technical standards for frontier AI, including…
Alibaba plans AI model with 5 trillion to 10 trillion parameters, unveils new chip
Alibaba (9988) plans to train a new artificial intelligence model with between 5 trillion and 10 trillion parameters, chief executive Eddie Wu Yongming said on…
Ligent Technologies jumps in Hong Kong debut, outpacing key indices
Shares of Chinese fibre-optic communications equipment maker Ligent Technologies (9856) jumped as much as 19.2 percent to HK$39.3 a share in their Hong Kong debut…
Binance under US scrutiny over possible Iran sanctions violations, Bloomberg News reports
US federal prosecutors are investigating whether Binance violated sanctions on Iran by failing to prevent certain trading activity on its platform, Bloomberg News reported on…
Hong Kong shares rise at open, Tencent up 3pc
Hong Kong stocks rose at the open on Tuesday ahead of a meeting between presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, led by gains in tech…
Nasdaq notches record-high close, AI optimism reignites and Treasury yields retreat
The Nasdaq surged to a record-high close on Monday, lifted by gains in Advanced Micro Devices and other AI heavyweights, while Treasury yields retreated from…
Discovery Bay to hold first Fun Day with free ferry and bus rides, around 20 free activities
Discovery Bay will hold its first “DB Fun Day” on October 31 and November 1, offering about 20 free activities including pickleball, ice skating, eco-tours,…
Google opens pre-orders for US$899 Googlebook laptops built around Gemini AI
Alphabet’s Google on Monday opened pre-orders for Googlebook, its new premium laptop category for Android users built around the company’s Gemini AI tools. Starting at…
BUSINESS
SAF China Congress unites industry leaders to pave path for greener skies
The inaugural Sustainable Aviation Futures China Congress kicked off on…
Kai Tak Sports Park to host grand flag-raising ceremony for National Day
Kai Tak Sports Park will host a grand National Day…
Tianjin University and PolyU Launch Joint Shenzhen Institute, Welcoming 102 Students
The Tianjin University–The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Shenzhen Institute of…
Strong bidding interest at Hong Kong-Shenzhen tech park as it eyes talent flow next year, Kevin Choi says
The Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park has drawn strong…
Pressure to realize Hong Kong’s sustainable aviation fuel vision
With the clock ticking amid intensifying climate risks and geopolitical…
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…
SPORTS
Infantino says he is open to talks over FIFA reform
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has proposed an independent review of…
Rosanna Law praises HK athletes after six-medal haul at 20th Asian Games
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui has…
Late strike seals historic Asian Games bronze for HK’s Wong Cheuk-lee
Hong Kong’s Wong Cheuk-lee celebrated a highly successful second medal…
Haughey defends 200m freestyle title as Hong Kong swimmers shine in Nagoya
Hong Kong’s star swimmer Siobhan Haughey has successfully defended her…
HK clinches bronze in Asian Games triathlon mixed relay
Hong Kong won bronze in the triathlon mixed relay at…
Howard Hung finishes third in kata at Asian Games, sets sights on team medal
Hong Kong’s karate team clinched its second medal at the…
Lydia Sham wins HK’s first Asian Games gold medal
Wushu athlete Lydia Sham Hui-yu captured Hong Kong’s first gold…
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…
WEEKEND
Chef recommends hack to stop bananas from browning
In the scorching summer heat, bananas bought from the market…
Nutritionist debunks 6 “fake high-protein” foods
Think eating meat daily provides enough protein? A nutritionist points…
World-renowned acts and local visionaries headline HKPAX 2026
The Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo 2026 (HKPAX), a platform…
Tianjin University and PolyU Launch Joint Shenzhen Institute, Welcoming 102 Students
The Tianjin University–The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Shenzhen Institute of…
WestK names Hong Kong Ballet first resident company at new performing arts centre
Hong Kong Ballet will become the first resident performing arts…
HKMU dominates self-financing sector with record-breaking research grants
Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has achieved historic success in…
Star Cruises launches Jakarta-Singapore sailings for Eid al-Fitr holiday
Star Cruises will operate a series of four-night round-trip sailings…
Half-price movie tickets, 77,000 MTR rides among Hong Kong National Day offers
Hong Kong will roll out a series of transport, entertainment,…
Dutch study shows cold water at the end of shower boosts resilience
The common belief that cold showers strengthen the body—is it…
Cup noodle etiquette – Do not throw it down drains
What do you usually do with leftover soup or cup…
A new flavor playbook for the mooncake
Spicy beef, Dubai chocolate and chef-led creations are giving this…
Wheelock Properties joins Wenchang Writing Ceremony in Sham Shui Po for cultural preservation
Amid the sound of prayers, Ricky Wong Kwong-yiu, chairman of…
