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David Webb, a prominent Hong Kong corporate governance advocate who was instrumental in creating public databases and exposing financial abuses through his 'Enigma Network' investigation, died on Janu...
The Hong Kong think tank POD Research Institute calls for criminalizing bid-rigging after the city's deadliest fire in decades at Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court, which killed at least 161 people. This propos...
The opening of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park in the Hetao cooperation zone marks a significant step for Hong Kong in its ambition to become an international tech hub. Chief Exe...
Historical science fiction action film 'Back to the Past', starring actors Louis Koo Tin-lok and Raymond Lam Fung, has set a new opening-day box office record in Hong Kong. This achievement is notable...
Chinese President Xi Jinping has encouraged Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu to align with the country's 15th five-year plan, promoting deeper integration between Hong Kong and mainland Chin...
Former Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai appeared at West Kowloon Court along with eight other defendants as judges heard mitigation arguments from defense lawyers concerning his high-profile national ...
The mitigation hearing for Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who faces charges related to national security, is scheduled to begin before his sentencing. His trial has garnered significant internation...
In 2025, Hong Kong saw a significant surge in initial public offerings (IPOs), tripling the funds raised from $11.3 billion to $37.22 billion compared to the previous year. This marked Hong Kong's exc...
John Lee, Hong Kong’s Chief Executive, addressed newly elected lawmakers urging them to be public representatives rather than commentators. He warned against 'soft resistance' and actions that provoke...
In 2025, significant political developments in Hong Kong included the verdict for Jimmy Lai and a contentious sale of Panama Canal ports by CK Hutchison Holdings. The latter was paused amid US-China t...
Biotech firm Insilico Medicine aims to create an AI system akin to 'digital Einstein' to revolutionize drug discovery processes. The company seeks to further expand its operations within China, levera...
Hong Kong's exports increased by 18.8% year-over-year in November, marking the strongest growth since March 2022. The rise was primarily due to robust demand for electrical equipment, machinery, and a...
Tai Po district councillors are calling on the government to rebuild swiftly and provide various rehousing options to residents affected by a recent fire, which has been described as one of the deadli...
Investors are showing renewed interest in biotechnology Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) in Hong Kong due to licensing deals and strong post-IPO performance by Chinese drug developers. Industry leaders...
Documents show that recently sanctioned Chinese businessman Chen Zhi, residing in Cambodia, is associated with a web of Hong Kong companies tied by shared directors and addresses. The sanctions have l...
Six labor unions representing Hong Kong's Fire Services Department have criticized film producer Checkley Sin Kwok-lam for his comments regarding the fire chief's management of the Tai Po fire. The fi...
Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP), Hong Kong's largest developer, achieved a full sales completion for 213 units of the Phase 2A offering at its major residential project, Sierra Sea. This sale happened ...
Financial institutions like Citibank and Bank of America are expressing optimism towards Hong Kong's residential real estate market due to decreased mortgage rates and robust leasing demand, leading t...
Hong Kong police have detained three individuals, including a local singer Kris Law Kai-chung, after discovering 10 kilograms of drugs worth HK$7.7 million at a house in Yuen Long on Saturday. Law gai...
Air China has sold a 1.6% stake in Cathay Pacific for HK$1.32 billion, with Cathay Pacific's CEO Ronald Lam stating this is a tactical move rather than an indication of strategic change in Air China’s...
According to a study by the Caritas Family Crisis Support Centre, over 30% of scam victims who contacted their crisis hotlines in Hong Kong last year exhibited signs of possible suicidal tendencies an...
A demonstration at Dianshan Lake showed off China's cutting-edge drone technology with the unveiling of an autonomous vessel called 'Sunship' which acts as a mobile water-based vertiport. Hundreds wit...
Hong Kong police are searching for two suspects who assaulted a homeless 74-year-old man with a free-standing sign and set fire to objects at a stairwell under a footbridge in Tsz Wan Shan, alerting p...
Biotech firm Insilico Medicine has secured a partnership worth up to US$888 million with French pharmaceutical company Servier for the development of new cancer drugs using artificial intelligence tec...
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has sworn in new Legislative Council members on January 1st. A vote for the Legislative Council president is expected on January 8th. The chief executive cal...
Starry Lee Wai-king and Ronick Chan Chun-ying, veteran lawmakers in pro-government camp, are contesting to become the next president of Hong Kong's Legislative Council. The election is set for January...
Vivian Kong Man-wai, the newly elected lawmaker for tourism from Hong Kong and former Olympic gold medal fencer, is set to become a consultant at the Jockey Club after her swearing-in ceremony. She st...
Hong Kong has observed an increase in applications for importing pets following a reduction in mandatory quarantine time for cats and dogs from the mainland from 120 days to just 30. This change, alon...
Residents of Tai Po, Hong Kong are showing resilience and rebuilding their lives one month after a devastating fire that claimed 161 lives. The neighborhood is quiet with only seven charred towers rem...
A senior Hong Kong official has criticized what they refer to as external attempts to 'smear' the government ahead of a mitigation hearing for pro-democracy activist and jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai....
The Philippines has submarine cables that serve as crucial links connecting Southeast Asia with the United States, India, and Hong Kong. There is growing concern over protecting these vital undersea c...
The owners' committee of Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Hong Kong has denied the accusations of poor transparency and accountability, labeling them as a baseless smear campaign. In response, they ha...
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) plans to collaborate with other financial regulatory bodies over the next five years to advance fintech, particularly in artificial intelligence. As part of the...
Patients visiting emergency departments at night for non-urgent issues are largely unaware of alternatives such as evening clinics. Despite the difficulty in securing an appointment which involves mul...
The Ham Tin Wan Campsite in Sai Kung, Hong Kong was found polluted with litter following the New Year’s Eve celebrations. Social media widely shared images of trash including a public bathroom sink fi...
CK Hutchison Holdings' $22.8 billion global ports sale, initiated in early 2025 by billionaire Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate as a strategic exit, faces potential failure due to geopolitical tensions betw...
A Hong Kong police officer, Detective Constable Wong Yiu-chung, received a two-year prison sentence for forging complainants' statements to unlawfully close 10 criminal investigations between November...
Hong Kong plans to modify public hospital fees starting January 1, aiming to enhance healthcare sustainability amidst an aging population. The changes include free x-ray services and higher costs for ...
Starting Wednesday, all of Hong Kong's 28 retail banks will launch an anti-scam service called 'Money Safe', which mandates additional verification steps for withdrawing money. During a trial period, ...
Hong Kong's initiative to expedite the development of an industrial park within the Northern Metropolis megadevelopment project has received initial support from local firms. Developers view the prefe...
Over the Christmas holiday period (December 23-28), Hong Kong residents made approximately 2.73 million outbound trips, representing a 11% increase from last year's recorded figure of 2.36 million. Th...
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po expressed optimism about Hong Kong’s economic outlook for 2026, projecting a growth rate of 3.2% this year. His optimism is based on anticipated growth in mainland ...
A 34-year-old off-duty Hong Kong police officer was arrested for allegedly losing control of his Porsche and knocking down a 70-year-old man in Yuen Long. The incident occurred on On Lok Road at about...
In 2025, Singapore experienced several viral moments highlighting political slip-ups, heroic incidents like sinkhole rescues, diplomatic issues with the arrival of a new U.S. envoy, courtroom battles,...
A Hong Kong activist lost a legal challenge against the Correctional Services Department's rule prohibiting female inmates from wearing shorts in summer. The High Court judge rejected the argument tha...
Hong Kong's new high-speed rail routes connecting 16 mainland Chinese destinations have seen rapid sales success with seats selling out on the first day. MTR Corporation launched these additional link...
A 53-year-old Dutch man passed away after collapsing aboard a Cathay Pacific flight from Amsterdam to Hong Kong. He was given emergency aid before the aircraft landed but died shortly afterward, despi...
The author describes attending a memorial service for victims of the Nanking massacre at Hong Kong government offices in Admiralty, highlighting the historical tensions between China and Japan stemmin...
According to sources, a site at To Kau Wan on northwest Lantau Island is likely being considered for the establishment of Hong Kong's first aircraft dismantling plant by a French aviation services com...
The Hong Kong residential property market saw an upsurge near year-end 2025 with a 6-month high of 5,883 deals closed in December. Despite this boost in volume, there was a slight slip in overall tran...