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US business television network CNBC is closing its Hong Kong office and pulling the plug on several flagship international daily shows as part of a major operational overhaul across Asia and Europe. The decision was communicated to staff on Wednesday in an internal memo from the company’s executive management. According to the memo seen by the South China […]

A wildlife expert and social media users have expressed concerns about the forceful approach used by a district councillor and two other men to free a trapped barking deer, warning they should have sought help from professionals. Tai Po district councillor Chan Siu-keen posted footage of the incident on social media on Wednesday, with the clip showing him […]

Hong Kong police have arrested 21 men for possession of child pornography and upskirt images, with the arrestees including private tutors accused of surreptitiously filming their students during classes. Superintendent Wong Yick-lung of Kowloon East regional headquarters for crime said on Thursday that officers had uncovered a social media chat group […]

Inside a pre-war building in the heart of Hong Kong’s busy Wan Chai district, coffee, curios and Cantopop are now the fresh attractions breathing new energy into a historic pawn shop that closed its doors two years ago. As the nostalgic tunes of late Cantopop legend Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing spin on vinyl and fill the air, curious passers-by step inside to […]

Hong Kong’s food and beverage (F&B) operators, both new and existing players, signed leases for 155,000 sq ft of new floor space in the second quarter of this year, a record high for the sector and more than double the amount registered in the first quarter, according to property consultancy CBRE. In the first half of the year, they snapped up 230,000 […]

Former Hong Kong lawmaker William Wong Kam-fai, who allegedly drove and crashed his vehicle while in an intoxicated state two months ago, will appear in court next week to face four criminal charges, including dangerous driving. Police on Thursday confirmed that Wong was set to appear in Sha Tin Court next Wednesday morning to face four charges: driving […]

More than 75 per cent of homeowners at the only block spared the worst of last November’s deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court have agreed to sell their flats to the Hong Kong government, with authorities to press ahead with acquisition procedures. The Housing Bureau said on Thursday that 75.8 per cent of the flats at the estate’s Wang Chi House, or 188 […]

The Russian foreign minister says Washington and Tokyo are adding a military dimension to the four-nation Quad groupingWestern countries are trying to draw India into a confrontation with China by pushing a more military role for the Quad grouping, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Vladivostok.Lavrov said […]

Hong Kong film actor and director Louis Koo Tin-lok and his production company have been sued for more than HK$149 million (US$19 million) for allegedly failing to repay a loan from an offshore firm seven years ago. The latest lawsuit compounded the legal troubles of the 55-year-old artist, who was sued by a business partner two years ago for allegedly […]

(260903) -- URUMQI, Sept. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Muhammad Ameer Hamza checks the growth of cotton in an experimental cotton field in Shihezi City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 24, 2026. Muhammad Ameer Hamza hails from Depalpur, Pakistan. He is now pursuing a PhD in crop science at the Agricultural College of Shihezi University in […]

(260903) -- KATHMANDU, Sept. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This screenshot from a video clip taken on Aug. 31, 2026 shows Chinese tunnel rescue experts and Nepalese rescuers returning from a search mission at a rescue command center in Nuwakot District, Nepal. TO GO WITH "Feature: Braving chest-deep mud, Chinese rescue team races to find survivors in mudslide-hit […]

On Sept. 3, the Victory Day of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, history reminds us again that peace, built at such enormous cost, rests on a clear understanding of the past.Japanese militarism once brought catastrophic suffering to the world, especially Asia. Today, the "gray rhino" of Japan's neo-militarism is charging […]

KATHMANDU, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- The mud was knee-deep at first. Then it rose to the rescuers' chests.About 1.8 kilometers into a tunnel in Bidur, Nuwakot District, Nepal, Zhao Bo, deputy commander of the Chongqing-based national tunnel emergency rescue team, which is run by the China Communications Construction Company, said they could no longer walk. Their […]

(260903) -- HORGOS, Sept. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zulfira Gazizova sells products to a customer at the China-Kazakhstan Horgos International Border Cooperation Center on Aug. 27, 2026. Zulfira Gazizova, a Kazakh businesswoman, has been working at a duty-free store in the China-Kazakhstan Horgos International Border Cooperation Center for nearly a year. The […]

(260903) -- ADDIS ABABA, Sept. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Coffee products are on display during a trade promotion event involving China's Yunnan Province and Ethiopia in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Sept. 1, 2026. TO GO WITH "China, Ethiopia to expand coffee trade through closer industrial partnership" (Xinhua/Geng Xinning)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- "I came back home today, but I left a part of my heart in China."Retired U.S. teacher Ronald Sakolsky told a small group of reporters after landing at Washington Dulles International Airport late Tuesday, reflecting emotionally on his 10-day trip to China.Returning to China for the first time in 26 years, he reunited with Yin […]

BISHKEK, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- The high-quality construction and efficient operation of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project will set a valuable example for countries across the region and beyond, said a Kyrgyz political scientist.The project, officially launched in December 2024, could become one of the most prominent examples of how multilateral […]

Operators of over 60 per cent of subdivided flats in Hong Kong have applied for a three-year grace period to give themselves more time to comply with a regulatory regime rolled out six months ago, the housing minister has said. Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho Wing-yin said on Thursday the applications involved more than 70,000 subdivided units from about […]

Hong Kong authorities are considering genetic testing as a supplementary tool for identifying breeds, an official has said after enforcement action against suspected fighting dogs sparked public concern. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) also said on Thursday that owners could keep existing fighting dogs, provided they complied […]

New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): India will aim for its record-breaking performance at the Hangzhou Asian Games as the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 get underway in Japan from September 19 to October 4, according to Olympics.com.The continental showpiece will feature athletes from 45 countries and regions competing across 43 sports.India clinched a […]

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 fund for those involved in the 2019 anti-government protests in Hong Kong. The Court of Appeal on Thursday upheld a magistrate’s findings that the now-defunct 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund fell within […]

A Hong Kong court has granted bail to three women after they were charged with fighting in the children’s play area of a shopping centre and barred them from returning to the venue. Leung Lai-ha, 68, her 34-year-old daughter Ng Ka-wun and Xu Yang, 34, made their first appearance at Kwun Tong Court on Thursday to face charges after their altercation on […]

New York [US], September 3 (ANI): Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame a slow start to defeat Portugal's Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 and advanced to the third round of the US Open.Alcaraz, playing his first tournament since suffering a right wrist injury in April, needed time to find his rhythm but quickly turned the match around after dropping the […]

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina: The United States is pressing G20 countries to address global trade and fiscal imbalances, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urging members to reconsider their trade relationships with China and potentially raise barriers to Chinese goods. The push comes as a renewed sell-off in global bond markets has heightened concerns over […]

The global advertising industry is mourning the death of Meta Greater China creative shop chief Kitty Lun Kit-ying, who drowned in a swimming pool at a residential complex in Hong Kong earlier this week. A source close to the investigation confirmed on Thursday that Lun was identified as the 70-year-old woman who died after drowning in the pool of Ville De […]

Chinese mainland investors rotated into Hong Kong stocks tied to artificial intelligence and pulled out of companies in traditional industries in August, taking advantage of a market dip to boost bets on the world’s most cutting-edge technology. AI model developer MiniMax Group logged net buying of HK$10.1 billion (US$1.29 billion) last month, the most […]

BEIJING, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping returned to Beijing on Thursday after attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2026 in Bishkek, and concluding his state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt.Xi's entourage, including his wife Peng Liyuan, Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the […]

BEIJING, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- China and Egypt, both ancient civilizations with long histories and splendid cultures, have learned from each other and prospered together for thousands of years.More than 2,000 years ago, China and Egypt were connected by the ancient Silk Road, along which not only porcelain and glassware, but also knowledge and ideas, flowed […]

New posts07:31Kuwait Says Air Defenses Intercept Missile, Drone AttacksKuwaits military said the countrys air defenses were responding to incoming missile and drone attacks.In a social media post early on September 3, it blamed the attacks on Iran, urging residents to follow security and safety instructions issued by the authorities.The military said […]

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 November, as part of efforts to attract big spenders and cement the city as a global conference and event capital. The South China Morning Post learned on Wednesday that the inaugural Festival of […]

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 artistic achievements and contributions to the cultural sector. Lau, affectionately known as Ming Sir, died at about 6pm on Wednesday, according to media reports citing voice actor Ding Yue. […]

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: it is vital to keep the staff on board at every step. We ultimately want to have an organisation of committed professionals running a world-class outfit. Early indications are that there could be […]

Five years after a nude photo was taken without her consent, a woman opened Instagram to find the image had been turned into a sticker and sent back to her in a chat. Terrified that the sticker could already be circulating widely, the victim reached out to Emilia Wong Yue-kiu, a women’s rights activist and adult content creator who advocates for bodily […]

Washington DC [US], September 3 (ANI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that he does not believe there are talks currently going on for a trade deal between India and Iran, while warning that countries helping Tehran amid the West Asia conflict to evade US sanctions could face sanctions themselves.Rubio's remarks came after Prime Minister Narendra […]

(260902) -- ABU DHABI, Sept. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member displays behaviors of dogs during the 2026 Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, Sept. 2, 2026. ADIHEX 2026 is held here from Aug. 28 to Sept. 6. (Xinhua/Wang Zecong)

Recently, I joined Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau Ying-wah in Malaysia for the official opening of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Kuala Lumpur. The occasion marked an elevation in Hong Kong’s economic and trade ties with Malaysia and the broader Southeast Asian region. During the visit, Hong Kong’s Belt and Road […]

Dhaka [Bangladesh], September 3 (ANI): Litton Das will captain Bangladesh in the men's cricket tournament at the Asian Games 2026, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announcing a 15-member squad for the competition, which begins on September 17, according to the ICC.The squad features the return of several key players from the team that faced Zimbabwe […]

CAIRO, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping left Cairo on Wednesday after paying a state visit to Egypt.During the visit, Xi held talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The two heads of state jointly witnessed the signing of multiple cooperation documents on Belt and Road cooperation, artificial intelligence, economic and trade, and […]

CAIRO, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, visited on Wednesday the Grand Egyptian Museum accompanied by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and his wife.

(260902) -- CAIRO, Sept. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping leaves Cairo after paying a state visit to Egypt, Sept. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Xin Mengchen)

(Photo credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images)Dallas Wings center Li Yueru is unable to travel to Berlin for the FIBA World Cup because of a lost passport and will not play for China.The Chinese team is scheduled to open play in the event Friday against the United States.She posted the news on Instagram on Wednesday.'Unfortunately, my passport was lost in the […]

(260902) -- CAIRO, Sept. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan, accompanied by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and his wife Entissar El-Sisi, tour the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, Egypt, Sept. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

From Russia, India and China to the wider Global South, BRICS offers a peaceful way to reshape global governance still dominated by the West In a thought-provoking recent column, "The Age of Endarkenment,"

From Russia, India and China to the wider Global South, BRICS offers a peaceful way to reshape global governance still dominated by the WestIn a thought-provoking recent column, "The Age of Endarkenment," the distinguished Brazilian economist Paulo Nogueira Batista examines the relative political decline of the collective West and the inability of its […]

From Russia, India and China to the wider Global South, BRICS offers a peaceful way to reshape global governance still dominated by the WestIn a thought-provoking recent column, "The Age of Endarkenment," the distinguished Brazilian economist Paulo Nogueira Batista examines the relative political decline of the collective West and the inability of its […]