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Hong Kong Jockey Club to plough HK$3b into new research facility in Northern Metropolis
The Hong Kong Jockey Club has said it will funnel HK$3 billion to support the construction of a Life and Health Academic Research Building at the city’s new…
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Chinese travel platform sparks debate with US$760,000 space flight package
Chinese online travel platform Trip.com has turned heads by launching its most expensive offering to date: a space flight package costing at least 5.1 million…
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As US slashes funding, UN peacekeeping head says global body can rely on China
The United Nations can count on China’s support, the UN’s peacekeeping chief said in Beijing as he flagged the body’s financial strains – due in large part to…
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Hong Kong to invest in primary care to cut premature death risk to 6.9%
Hong Kong aims to reduce the risk of premature deaths from some major chronic diseases to 6.9 per cent by 2030 by investing heavily in primary healthcare and…
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How wildfires are threatening Indonesia’s economy and carbon market
Forest and peatland fires raging across Indonesia are threatening to become more than an environmental emergency, with analysts warning that the thickening…
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Former Kosovo president Thaci gets 25 years in prison for war crimes
Former Kosovo president Hashim Thaci was found guilty of war crimes including murder, torture and illegal detention by the Kosovo war crimes tribunal on…
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US military prepares ceremonial welcome for Xi Jinping at the White House
A US military honour guard held a rehearsal at the White House as Washington fine-tuned diplomatic protocols and preparations for Chinese President Xi…
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Developer family’s deals highlight capital shift across Hong Kong property sectors
A third-generation member of a long-established Hong Kong developer family has bought a HK$98.8 million (US$12.6 million) luxury flat in Mid-Levels, weeks…
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New ‘wall-hanging’ trend sees jobless Chinese youth working 1 day, ‘lying flat’ for 3
In the early hours of the morning, 29-year-old Guo Zihao awoke in a 24-hour billiards hall in Shenzhen, southern China. For months, such places had served as…
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Geologists find unexpectedly large water sources in Xinjiang beneath China’s largest desert
Geologists have discovered two large water sources beneath China’s largest desert, potentially offering the northwestern region a vital new tap for…
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14 key takeaways from John Lee’s policy address, Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has placed deepening integration with mainland China and developing new economic engines centre stage as he unveiled…
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People’s Daily rejects US claims of malicious AI distillation, warns of countermeasures
China’s ruling Communist Party mouthpiece has rejected US allegations that Chinese artificial intelligence companies conducted “industrial-scale” distillation…
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Hong Kong’s first five-year plan seeks to boost innovation
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu presented the city’s first ever five-year plan, including steps to bolster innovation, birth rates and financial…
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Chinese research ship completes month-long mission near Scarborough Shoal
China confirmed on Wednesday that a research vessel conducted a month-long, wide-ranging geological survey in the waters near Scarborough Shoal, a South China…
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Sweden’s long election night ends without answers – but caution on China seems certain
Sweden found itself in political uncertainty this week, as its parliamentary election on Sunday turned out to be extremely tight. With 95 per cent of the votes…
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Hong Kong must prepare for the impact of heat-related work stoppages
At the beginning of August, when temperatures in Hong Kong hit highs not seen for at least 140 years, the Labour Department’s Heat Stress at Work Warning…
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Germany’s Merz cancels trip to UN in New York as pressure mounts at home
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has cancelled a trip to the UN General Assembly next week as he faces mounting pressure at home during a string of difficult…
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US crypto bill stumble sparks call for Hong Kong to seize ‘critical strategic window’
The US Senate’s rejection of the Clarity Act – a landmark bill meant to regulate cryptocurrency market structure – has opened a window for Hong Kong to…
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Hong Kong court winds up Wang Fuk Court renovation consultant over debt
A Hong Kong court has ordered the winding-up of an engineering consultant behind a HK$336 million (US$42.8 million) renovation project at the fire-ravaged Wang…
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Singapore court rejects 90-year-old’s spousal support claim against ex-wife, 89
A Singapore family court rejected a 90-year-old man’s claim for spousal maintenance from his 89-year-old wife, noting that both of them are in the twilight of…
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Tesla revives China discounts; Iran war drives shift to electric cars: 7 EV reads
We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see…
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Israel prepared to ‘finish job’ in Gaza and remove Palestinians, minister says
Israel’s defence minister said Wednesday it was only a matter of time before the country resumes full-scale war in Gaza and moves to force out its 2 million…
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First update made to ISO 9001 in a decade, with China shaping AI, cybersecurity standards
China’s contributions and leadership were of considerable value to the revision of new International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards for…
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Should Beijing use its maritime militia as a backup force in the South China Sea?
China should strengthen its maritime militia to be an extra force to collect information and maintain a regular presence in the South China Sea, where it is…
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Hong Kong court terminates trial after suspect in deadly 1991 hold-up dies of cancer
A Hong Kong court has terminated a trial arising from a deadly shooting during a botched robbery three decades ago after the defendant died in custody earlier…
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‘Baby boss’ in China wins hearts after clip shows him playfully courting customers outside eatery
A Chinese boy with a remarkable talent for engaging customers at his family’s restaurant in central China has gone viral, drawing entertaining reactions from…
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Hong Kong rated Asia’s top financial hub for fourth straight year: report
Hong Kong has retained its status as Asia’s top financial hub for a fourth consecutive edition of the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), even as many of…
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Malaysian councillor resigns after DAP remarks at Umno assembly
A Malaysian city councillor has resigned over remarks he made about the Democratic Action Party (DAP) at the recent Umno general assembly. Permatang Pauh Umno…
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South Korean killer’s drone escape from Philippine prison foiled by test footage
A South Korean crime lord convicted of murder in the Philippines reportedly planned to escape prison by strapping himself to a drone – until his own…
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News helicopter crashes in Los Angeles, killing 3
An NBC local news helicopter crashed in the Chatsworth area of Los Angeles on Tuesday evening, killing three people, NBC said during a live television…
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Japanese monks embrace material world to raise cash as donations shrink
Koukyo Yoneta, a fifth-generation Buddhist priest in a small town in Japan’s Hokkaido, was struggling to keep up with the maintenance needs of his century-old…
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‘Red line’: Saudi coalition accuses Houthis of targeting Mecca with drone
The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen’s Houthis accused the rebels on Wednesday of targeting Islam’s holy city Mecca, sparking outrage across the Muslim world…
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Chinese scientists build world’s smallest CT scanner, weighing just 6kg
Chinese researchers have developed the world’s smallest CT scanner, a portable device designed to produce images of tiny fossils and archaeological relics…
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How will the Okinawa governor’s race result reshape China’s local messaging?
The leadership change in Okinawa could deal a quiet blow to Beijing’s attempts to leverage local opposition to remilitarisation and the US-Japan military…
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India and Russia push to expand defence ties with more joint production
India and Russia are seeking to push one of Asia’s oldest defence relationships beyond arms sales and into a more technology-driven industrial partnership…
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Policy address 2026: John Lee says accountability needed if 5-year plan targets missed – as it happened
This live article is freely available to our registered users. Please log in or create an account. Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu unveiled the city’s first…
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Dong Jun takes softer line on US at Xiangshan Forum as Xi prepares for Trump summit
Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun’s address to a defence gathering in Beijing on Wednesday carried a message for Washington but it was delivered in a notably…
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South Korean court orders Pyongyang to pay US$32.5m for destroying border office
A Seoul court ordered Pyongyang on Wednesday to pay roughly US$32.5 million for blowing up in 2020 an office in North Korea that was intended to foster…
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Fragility and cooperation: takeaways from Dong Jun’s Xiangshan Forum speech
Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun gave a keynote speech to the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing on Wednesday, with just over a week until a summit in the United…
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GSK licenses Chinese firm’s cancer drug in US$750 million deal
British pharmaceutical giant GSK has agreed to acquire a cancer drug from Chinese firm Chimagen Biosciences in a deal worth up to US$750 million, underscoring…
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Hong Kong considers DNA testing amid concerns over ‘fighting dog’ classification
Hong Kong’s conservation authorities are considering genetic testing as a supplementary tool for identifying breeds, an official has said after enforcement…
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Retired Cardinal Joseph Zen, 4 others lose appeal over failure to register defence fund
Retired Catholic leader Joseph Zen Ze-kiun and four other activists have lost an appeal against their convictions for failing to register their legal defence…
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3 women charged with fighting in Hong Kong mall granted bail, banned from venue
A Hong Kong court has granted three women bail after they were charged with fighting in the children’s play area of a shopping centre and barred them from…
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Beijing ramps up coastguard patrols and scientific surveys near Taiwan
Beijing said it conducted a routine patrol in waters east of Taiwan on Thursday, the latest in weeks of ramped-up activity by coastguard and other vessels that…
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Businessman acquitted in murder of Malta journalist that brought down government
A Maltese court on Wednesday acquitted tycoon Yorgen Fenech of orchestrating the car-bomb killing of investigative reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia, sparking…
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Meet the other OFWs offering humorous takes on ‘crazy’ life in Philippines’ Makati
Young professionals in Makati City are humorously redefining OFW as “overworked” or “on-site” Filipino workers, parodying the high costs and urban convenience…
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Creative industry mourns Hong Kong advertising ‘queen’ Kitty Lun Kit-ying
The global advertising industry is mourning the death of Hong Kong-born Meta Greater China creative chief Kitty Lun Kit-ying, who drowned in a swimming pool at…
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Unstable Tibetan Plateau risks cascading disasters as glacier losses mount in Nepal, China
Glaciers on the Tibetan Plateau are likely to become more unstable, which may lead to more collapses and collateral disasters, a senior climate official warns…
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Venezuela’s Maduro seeks dismissal of US charges, citing immunity
Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro urged a US judge on Wednesday to dismiss criminal drug trafficking charges against him, arguing he should be immune…
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Mainland Chinese investors buy Hong Kong tech stocks in AI pivot, sell financials
Chinese mainland investors rotated into Hong Kong stocks tied to artificial intelligence and pulled out of companies in traditional industries in August…
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Low jet flyover of packed Cape Town stadium sparks South Africa safety probe
A low-altitude flyover by two Airlink passenger jets before a rugby match at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium is being reviewed by South African aviation authorities…
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China rivalry ‘no excuse’: US Democrats allege corruption in Trump’s mining deals
US Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday accused the Donald Trump administration of using the critical minerals contest with China as an excuse for corruption –…
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In Iranian town, a wedding shattered by deadly strike during US air attack
A US missile hit a home in southern Iran where dozens were gathered to celebrate the wedding of a fisherman’s daughter, according to a rights group and Iranian…
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Hong Kong’s first high-end expo with yachts and supercars to launch in November
Hong Kong will roll out its first cross-industry exhibition for high-end products ranging from haute jewellery to supercars, yachts and private jets in…
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Hong Kong culture chief pays tribute to late actor and dance pioneer Lau Siu-ming
Hong Kong’s culture chief has paid tribute to veteran actor and dancer Lau Siu-ming following his death on Wednesday at the age of 94, praising his outstanding…
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From gym workouts to shopping, Thailand’s friend-for-hire does it all for a fee
“Friend-for-hire” services have started taking off in Thailand as the country’s social landscape changes with an ageing population and a rise in the number of…
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Japan goes on student suicide watch as school term starts
Sayoko is watching her 13-year-old son more closely than he probably realises as he settles into his first year of junior high school in Yokohama. He is…
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How Hongkong Post can ensure it’s not boxed out of the future
The great debate about what to do with Hongkong Post has begun. There will be many twists and turns before we know the final outcome, but one thing is clear…
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US export curbs have reshaped China’s tech scene around ‘chokepoints’: report
Chinese technology companies seeking public listings are increasingly concentrated in areas where Beijing is trying to break its reliance on foreign…
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Chinese entrepreneur launches itch-scratching services, earning US$15,000 a month
A man in southern China has launched an itch-scratching chain brand, generating monthly earnings of 100,000 yuan (US$15,000) from his two outlets. This…