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An 89-year-old patient at the Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital is highly likely to have contracted legionnaires’ disease after drinking water from a contaminated dispenser, health authorities have said. The Centre for Health Protection confirmed on Tuesday that samples from devices dispensing cooled boiled water at the private hospital in Happy Valley […]

HARBIN, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- Alejandra Palacios found herself moving from summer heat to winter chill in just a matter of minutes. One moment, she was strolling in almost 30-degree-Celsius warmth in summer clothes; the next, she was bundled in a thick down jacket as the temperature plunged to around minus 10 degrees Celsius.Inside an ice-and-snow pavilion at […]

A seven-year-old boy escaped with minor injuries on Tuesday after a rear wheel came off a double-decker bus travelling on a busy road in Hong Kong’s Kowloon district. Police received a report at 3.25pm that the KMB route 86 bus was travelling along Cheung Sha Wan Road towards Kwai Chung when its rear-left wheel became detached, just outside Cheung Sha Wan […]

Hong Kong police are searching for a woman who allegedly splashed a “cream-like” liquid on the six‑year‑old son of actress and beauty queen Grace Chan Hoi‑lam at a cinema in Admiralty, following a dispute over the child’s behaviour during a movie screening. A police source said on Tuesday that Chan, winner of the Miss Hong Kong 2013 pageant and […]

New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): The Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs will hold a sitting on Tuesday to hear evidence from representatives of the Ministry of External Affairs on the subject of 'India-Sri Lanka Relations and the way ahead.'According to the schedule issued for the Committee on External Affairs, the meeting will be held […]

Hong Kong recorded the first fatal paediatric case of influenza this year after a seven-year-old boy died on Tuesday, nine days after displaying symptoms. The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) said that the boy, who had been in good health, developed a cough and runny nose on July 27 and a fever on Saturday, before his condition deteriorated on Monday when […]

(260804) -- WENCHANG, Aug. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-8A carrier rocket, carrying the 23rd group of the low-orbit internet constellation, blasts off from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 4, 2026. China sent a new batch of internet satellites into orbit Tuesday in the southern island province […]

BEIJING, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- China's car rental providers are gearing up for a shift to greener and smarter cars as new energy vehicle (NEV) penetration continues to rise, adding new dynamics to market competition.According to the China Automobile Dealers Association's automotive market research branch, China's domestic passenger vehicle retail sales in July […]

Hong Kong and Macau police have arrested eight people in a crackdown on an investment scam syndicate that cheated more than 200 people out of nearly HK$100 million (US$12.75 million) by promoting itself as a pioneer of “kinetic coffee philosophy”. The syndicate, operating under the name Fun Coffee, established a presence in Hong Kong last year. Fun […]

More than 1,000 applicants have registered for a new combined test for taxi and ride-hailing services in Hong Kong, with lawmakers expecting more people to sign up to meet demand for drivers once the city’s ride-hailing regulatory regime takes effect next year. The initial response came after the Transport Department replaced the stand-alone taxi driver […]

Hong Kong authorities have set up fences and surveillance cameras at a reservoir and warned they could take legal action against trespassers, after a group was filmed entering a spillway to take photos while the facility was discharging water. A South China Morning Post reporter observed on Tuesday that two barriers and a surveillance camera had been set up […]

HARBIN, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) --During the summer vacation, the Exhibition Hall of Evidences of Crime Committed by Unit 731 of the Japanese Imperial Army has greeted lots of visitors.People tour the exhibition hall to view archival evidence exposing the germ warfare crimes perpetrated by notorious Japanese Unit 731 during World War II.Unit 731 was a top-secret […]

BEIJING, CHINA: Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD reported a third consecutive month of sales growth in July, with strong overseas demand continuing to offset softer conditions in its domestic market. The company sold 419,211 vehicles worldwide in July, up 21.8% from a year earlier, according to Reuters calculations based on BYD's official statements. […]

Hong Kong-based conglomerate Jardine Matheson has said it ended a 44-year-old undergraduate scholarship programme for Oxford and Cambridge universities to “maximise impact” for more students, while a former recipient has called the scheme a “life-changing” opportunity. Students starting their studies later this year will be the final cohort of […]

BEIJING, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- Passengers boarding a themed sightseeing train in eastern Chinese city of Fuzhou last week stepped into a carriage that felt more like a classical Chinese garden.Decorated with local bamboo and tea elements and Song Dynasty-inspired interiors, the train running through the Wuyishan National Park turns the journey itself into a […]

New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): Sticky inflation and resilient growth would likely favour equities; meanwhile, fixed income may require a more selective and diversified approach, according to a report by Morgan Stanley.The report noted that equities could benefit from stronger nominal growth, with fiscal policy, tax incentives and deregulation providing […]

India and Uzbekistan agree to expand their strategic partnership with cooperation in areas including critical minerals, mining and defenseIndia is looking to expand cooperation in mining and critical minerals with Uzbekistan as the two countries, with historical connections that ran through the ancient Silk Road trade routes, deepen their strategic […]

A Hong Kong civil servant has been charged with misconduct in public office for allegedly issuing bogus fixed-penalty littering notices to five people, triggering court-issued arrest warrants and the wrongful arrest of an innocent person. Law Yui, a 41-year-old foreman with the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD), was charged by the Independent […]

A Hong Kong shipping industry body has estimated that as many as 80 of its members’ ships and 1,600 seafarers are stuck in or near the Strait of Hormuz, with the sector forced to contend with more than five months of on-and-off conflict in the Middle East. Richard Hext, chairman of the Hong Kong Shipowners Association, shared the figures on Tuesday as the […]

(260804) -- HARBIN, Aug. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Exhibition Hall of Evidences of Crime Committed by Unit 731 of the Japanese Imperial Army in Pingfang District of Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Aug. 4, 2026. During the summer vacation, the Exhibition Hall of Evidences of Crime Committed by Unit 731 of the Japanese Imperial […]

Hong Kong’s retail sales rose by 4.6 per cent year on year in June, extending the growth streak to 14 months, with the government expecting continued economic growth, rising incomes and a steady increase in visitors to support the sector. The value of retail sales for the month reached HK$31.5 billion (US$4.01 billion), with retail sales in the first half […]

The internet cafe was supposed to become obsolete. Instead, it has become indispensable. Across East Asia, these businesses are quietly evolving into temporary homes, budget hotels, co-working spaces and, for some, an unofficial social safety net. The debate in Hong Kong over overnight internet cafes is simply the newest chapter in a much bigger regional […]

The alleged ringleader in the fatal assault of an entrepreneur during a bar fight last month has told a Hong Kong court that he was deprived of basic necessities while being held in a “filthy” police cell. Tsang Wai-ching, 40, was escorted to Kowloon City Court on Tuesday to face a murder charge over the attack on 32-year-old Issac Yeung Kam-chuen at an […]

New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): Former Indian Ambassador to Iran Dinkar P Srivastava questioned Pakistan's military over its recent remarks invoking religious references while commenting on India-Afghanistan ties, asking how Islamabad explains its long-standing partnerships with the United States and China.Reacting to the comments made by Pakistan Armed […]

PRNewswireKuala Lumpur [Malaysia], August 4: Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown has been honoured with a Commendation (Hospitality) at the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) Awards, recognising its contemporary design inspired by Malaysian influences. Designed by world-renowned Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, the hotel reflects a harmonious blend […]

The Li Ka Shing Foundation has partnered with The Walt Disney Company to offer 24,000 foreign domestic helpers free tickets to watch the latest Toy Story movie in the newest collaboration between the organisations to support Hong Kong’s migrant workers. The charitable foundation, established by tycoon Li Ka-shing, said on Tuesday that screenings for Toy […]

Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog has warned of suspected fraudulent e-visa application websites, including for the UK and US, which request personal data from unsuspecting applicants, with victims suffering losses of up to HK$1,700 (US$216). The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data said on Monday that it had received 16 inquiries or complaints […]

PRNewswireSingapore, August 4: Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today announced that it will be the Official Payment Partner for the Maroon 5 Asia 2027 Tour. The partnership reinforces Visa's deepening commitment to Asia Pacific's vibrant music and cultural scene, delivering presale access and elevated experiences for fans in the region.Maroon 5, […]

Shenzhen’s health authorities have issued a warning to private medical service providers, urging them to halt unauthorised operations and marketing activities in Hong Kong after local officials alerted their mainland Chinese counterparts to an unlicensed dental practice in the city. The warning from the Public Hygiene and Health Commission of Shenzhen […]

Hong Kong authorities have been urged to speed up pipe replacement and monitoring after three ruptures in the same area within a week raised fresh concerns about ageing water infrastructure. The latest burst pipe in Tuen Mun follows a series of leaks in recent months, including similar ruptures in Kwai Chung and Shau Kei Wan. The latter incident affected […]

A 65-year-old repeat sex offender in Hong Kong has been jailed after he was seen groping a secondary school student on a bus two months ago in a widely circulated online video. West Kowloon Court on Tuesday sentenced former household hardware salesman William Wu Yiu-shing to four months in prison for the offence, which garnered widespread attention after a […]

Hong Kong, August 4 (ANI): Chairman Xi Jinping continues to repair the upper echelons of China's military - the People's Liberation Army (PLA) - as key figures arrive and depart in disgrace in regular succession.The reason for the top brass' decimation is none other than Xi himself, who personally promotes these figures and then discards them when they fail […]

by Vladislava ChuguevaMOSCOW, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- As the midday sun rays glide over the exquisite carvings of the main entrance of Moscow's Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy, rows of elegant retro and modern cars await visitors to admire their sleek designs and learn their remarkable history.The ProDvizhenie (Moving Forward) car festival, one of […]

GUIYANG, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- For Worawit Boonkate, a Thai youth born in the 1990s, three years of academic training in China has enabled him to become a competent artificial intelligence (AI) specialist and built a strong springboard for his professional future.Having majored in communication engineering as an undergraduate in Thailand, he had no prior […]

Washington DC [US], August 4 (ANI): As part of its effort to downsize America's global diplomatic footprint, the US State Department has notified Congress of plans to close five consulates in Canada, Japan, Indonesia, Cameroon and Grenada.According to Reuters, the State Department informed some congressional committees late last week that it intends to shut […]

Hong Kong delivery rider Raj Bhattarai* felt the pain – both physically and financially – after a vehicle rear-ended his motorcycle on the job about a year ago. Bhattarai, who is in his forties, spent a month on sick leave with a back injury and waited 10 months before he received compensation for the accident. The payout was a paltry HK$3,000 […]

(260803) -- YAOUNDE, Aug. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Guests take a group photo with program student trainees after the launching ceremony in Yaounde, Cameroon, Aug. 3, 2026. China First Highway Engineering Co., Ltd. (CFHEC) launched a training initiative Monday to build local expertise in Cameroon. The Seagull Talent Program was launched in the capital, Yaounde, […]

BEIJING, China: China's military carried out joint air and naval drills near the disputed Scarborough Shoal on August 1, according to a statement from the People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command. The exercises took place in the waters and airspace around the shoal, which China calls Huangyan Dao. The Chinese military said the drills were a […]

Dhaka [Bangladesh], August 3 (ANI): Admiral Steve Koehler, Commander of the US Pacific Fleet, will arrive in Dhaka on Tuesday for a three-day official visit from August 4 to 6, aimed at boosting security cooperation and strategic partnerships between the United States and Bangladesh.Announcing the high-profile military visit, Mara Bird, Acting Spokesperson […]

New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday conveyed India's support for Uzbekistan's chairship of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) for the 2027-29 period, while also appreciating the support by Tashkent as New Delhi hosts the BRICS Summit. He also appreciated Uzbekistan's firm position against terrorism. He made the […]

Taipei [Taiwan], August 3 (ANI): A human rights advocate has warned that a youth camp organised by China for Taiwanese students could use artificial intelligence (AI) deepfake technology to blackmail participants into cooperating with Beijing's 'united front' activities, according to a report by the Taipei Times.China is organising summer camps for young […]

Islamabad [Pakistan], August 3 (ANI): Dr Satyanjal Pandey assumed charge as the Charge d'Affaires of the High Commission of India in Islamabad on August 1, according to the Indian High Commission in Pakistan. In a post on X on Monday, the High Commission said, 'Dr. Satyanjal Pandey @DrSatyanjal assumed charge of Charge d' Affaires in High Commission of […]

About 500 Hong Kong students are getting a taste of army life, with the PLA garrison launching its annual summer camp to instil patriotism and discipline, and teach military skills, among young people. Among the new recruits is Lo Wan-lung, a Form One student at Salesian English School who is attending the two-week camp for the first time. Attracted by the […]

New York [US] August 3 (ANI): Hundreds of Tibetans and supporters gathered in New York City on Saturday to commemorate one month since the death of Tibetan independence activist Lobga Rangzen, who self-immolated outside the United Nations Headquarters in New York on July 2, renewing calls for Tibetan independence and condemning what participants described […]

(260803) -- YUDU, Aug. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People watch a short outdoor performance, titled "Farewell," in Yudu County of Ganzhou City, east China's Jiangxi Province, July 22, 2026. At a ferry in Yudu County, a short outdoor performance is staged every few days. The performance, titled "Farewell," recreates the autumn of 1934, when local residents in Yudu […]