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Hong Kong is set to challenge London’s dominance in marine insurance as Middle East tensions highlight the city’s ability to provide war-risk cover at a lower cost, according to the local insurance regulator’s chairman. Stephen Yiu Kin-wah on Tuesday said the Insurance Authority had supported insurers in launching a special war-risk insurance pool […]

Hong Kong authorities have arrested 20 people, including domestic helpers suspected of unlawfully providing services such as massages and manicures, in a crackdown on illegal labour. The Immigration Department said that it conducted a three-day operation across the city between Sunday and Tuesday, searching 19 target locations, including restaurants, care […]

Hong Kong’s fragile retail recovery is clouding the outlook for shopping mall rents, with Wharf Real Estate Investment Company (REIC) warning that rising geopolitical tensions could add further uncertainty even as visitor traffic improves. The landlord of Harbour City in Tsim Sha Tsui and Times Square in Causeway Bay said the retail market showed gradual […]

ABU DHABI, 10th March, 2026 (WAM) -- Omar Obaid Alhesan Alshamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, received a copy of the credentials of ZENG Jixin, the new Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the United Arab Emirates.At the beginning of the meeting, Alshamsi welcomed the new Ambassador and wished him success in the performance […]

This year in Cairo, I have come to see that these two great festivals share more than a coincidental spot on the calendar. They share a soul: we both build our celebrations around sharing what we have, we both center them on family and community, and we both pass our hopes for the future to the younger generations.by Xinhua writer Xu HaofuCAIRO, March 10 […]

A Hong Kong police officer has been jailed for 16 months for extorting HK$60,000 (US$7,675) from a rape suspect he believed had been wrongly released by prosecutors. The District Court on Tuesday condemned Constable Ng Wai-fung for taking the law into his own hands while investigating a rape complaint lodged by a 16-year-old girl between January and April […]

"China is an important partner for Tanzania, so what happens in China matters not only to the Chinese people, but also to the world," said a Tanzanian lawmaker.DAR ES SALAAM, March 10 (Xinhua) -- As the "two sessions" of China's top legislature and top political advisory body convene in Beijing, international attention is fixed on the policies being […]

HSBC Holdings and its subsidiary Hang Seng Bank are phasing out their remote-work flexibility as they tighten their post-pandemic policy in Hong Kong, requiring frontline employees to be in the office or meet clients five days a week. In an internal memo seen by the South China Morning Post, HSBC, the city’s largest bank, asked client-facing staff, […]

Beijing [China], March 10 (ANI): Amid the chaos of global volatility and security tensions, China is increasing its 2026 defence budget by 7%, according to a March 5 announcement. This is a slightly lower proportional increase than the annual 7.2% rises that China has maintained over the past three years.As war rages in the Middle East, the announcement of […]

Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has extended the suspension of all flights to and from Dubai until the end of March amid the war in the Middle East. The airline announced on Tuesday that all services between Hong Kong and the commercial hub in the United Arab Emirates would be cancelled up to March 31. Flights travelling between the city and […]

BEIJING, March 10 (Xinhua) -- With a draft outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan under examination and discussion by China's top legislature and political advisory body at their ongoing annual sessions, the new development roadmap is set to shape the country's pathways toward a modernization that stands out in how it interacts with nature.The 2026-2030 period […]

A Hong Kong court has convicted a professor of offering a HK$1,000 (US$128) bribe to a property agent in an attempt to avoid paying HK$16,000 in compensation for breaching a tenancy agreement more than three years ago. Sha Tin Court on Tuesday rejected mainland Chinese scholar Du Du’s claim that he had only intended to reimburse the agent after backing […]

Beijing [China], March 10 (ANI): Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian provided details of a phone conversation between Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his counterpart from Bahrain, Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, as tensions continue to rise across the Gulf region.Taking to X, Lin Jian highlighted key elements of the discussion, stating that 'the […]

The Chinese embassy in the United Kingdom has warned its citizens in the country to beware of scams involving fraudsters posing as staff from Hong Kong’s anti-corruption watchdog. In a statement on Monday, the embassy said criminals had recently posed as staff of the city’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) to carry out telecommunications […]

Some Hong Kong industries have warned that surging fuel prices due to the war in the Middle East could hinder their recovery and be passed on to consumers, even as authorities are communicating with local oil companies to monitor the effects locally. But economists suggested the city was well positioned to manage the oil shock in the near term as the […]

Hong Kong Airlines will raise its fuel surcharges by up to 35.2 per cent from Thursday amid soaring oil prices driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East, becoming the first local carrier to do so. The airline announced on its website on Tuesday that fuel surcharges on tickets issued on or after March 12 would increase. Travellers on flights between […]

New Delhi [India], March 10 (ANI): Qatar Airways' scheduled flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace. Qatar Airways will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe full reopening of Qatari airspace by the relevant authorities.Following temporary authorisation from the Qatar Civil […]

BEIJING, March 10 (Xinhua) -- China's foreign trade grew 18.3 percent year on year in the first two months of 2026, data from the General Administration of Customs showed on Tuesday.Total goods trade volume reached 7.73 trillion yuan (about 1.12 trillion U.S. dollars) during the period, the data showed.Exports rose 19.2 percent from the same period last […]

Mandatory e-payment in Hong Kong taxis could attract more residents and visitors to use the service, as about 90 per cent of drivers are ready to meet the requirement ahead of its implementation next month, an industry representative has said. Ryan Wong Cheuk-pong, chairman of the Hong Kong Taxi Council, said on Tuesday that drivers could also benefit from […]

Artificial intelligence is increasingly being applied in sports across China, from AI-assisted school playgrounds and smart fitness facilities to data-driven training for elite athletes. Backed by policy support, the technology is helping improve exercise guidance, expand public fitness access and support scientific training.By sportswriter He […]

After losing her hands in a childhood accident, Chinese para biathlete Zhao Zhiqing has built a career defined by determination, claiming a second successive Paralympic silver medal in the women's individual standing event.TESERO, Italy, March 9 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Zhiqing took silver in the para biathlon women's individual standing event at the Milan-Cortina […]

China’s annual parliamentary “two sessions” have been framed as a show of resilience in a turbulent world. That framing is not wrong but it is incomplete. Beijing’s deliberately lower 2026 economic growth target is less an admission of weakness than a signal that the growth playbook is being rewritten. For Hong Kong, this is not background noise. It […]

(260310) -- CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, March 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Li Nana (L) of China celebrates with teammate Zhang Mingliang during the wheelchair curling mixed team round robin session 6 match between China and Norway at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Cortina D'ampezzo, Italy, March 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)

(260310) -- CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, March 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Meng (C) of China reacts during the wheelchair curling mixed doubles round robin session 7 between China and the United States at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Cortina D'ampezzo, Italy, March 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

Beijing's latest development strategy envisions accelerated work on a major gas pipeline project with Moscow China has signaled a major push to secure more natural gas from Russia, referencing two new pipelines in the draft of its latest five-year plan. The move comes as conflict in the Middle East th

Beijings latest development strategy envisions accelerated work on a major gas pipeline project with MoscowChina has signaled a major push to secure more natural gas from Russia, referencing two new pipelines in the draft of its latest five-year plan. The move comes as conflict in the Middle East threatens LNG shipments transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a […]

Hong Kong could emerge as the world’s leading financial centre as the central government pushes to internationalise the yuan – a move that will advance the nation’s development under the 15th five-year plan while also driving the city’s own growth, a National People’s Congress (NPC) deputy has said. Li Yinquan said the city stood to benefit from […]

A Singapore-rooted property family has put a rare residential estate in Hong Kong’s Southern district up for tender at about HK$300 million (US$38.4 million), testing demand for trophy homes as the city’s luxury housing market shows early signs of recovery despite soft prices. The tender for Belvedere, a low-density compound in Chung Hom Kok, would […]

Hong Kong’s legislature will consider establishing a dedicated mechanism to scrutinise the implementation of approved bills and funding, drawing inspiration from mainland China’s law enforcement inspection system, according to its president. Legislative Council president Starry Lee Wai-king also dismissed concerns that the city’s first five-year plan […]

(Photo credit: Mark Smith-Imagn Images)Former Major League Soccer players Yaw Yeboah and Derrick Jones received lifetime bans for betting on MLS matches -- including their own -- the league announced Monday.Yeboah, 28, most recently played for LAFC in 2025 and is a former teammate of Jones with the Columbus Crew. Both were placed on administrative leave […]

(Photo credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images)Fernando Tatis Jr. clubbed a grand slam and Oneil Cruz also homered as the Dominican Republic sailed to a 10-1 win over Israel in World Baseball Classic Pool D play on Monday in Miami.The Dominicans (3-0) remained on a collision course with Venezuela to decide the Pool D champion. Before they meet on Wednesday, […]

(Photo credit: Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters via Imagn Images)LIV Golf's inclusion in the Official World Golf Ranking continues to provide early dividends for its players, with Jon Rahm vaulting 14 spots to No. 36 following his victory in Hong Kong on Sunday.It is the Spaniard's highest ranking in more than a year, as the former world No. 1 has steadily climbed […]

Hong Kong has been urged to extend its stock trading hours to maintain its status as an international financial hub, as competitors move towards near 24-hour operations to capture global liquidity. Speaking at the “Redefining Hong Kong 2026 Budget Edition” forum organised by the South China Morning Post on Monday, Kenny Shui Chi-wai, vice-president of […]

(260309) -- ACCRA, March 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken in 2006 shows Shen Lihong (2nd, L) serving as a peacekeeping police officer in Liberia. TO GO WITH "Feature: Weight of security: Work of a Chinese female UN security advisor" (Xinhua)

Washington thinks it has the right to kill, just as Western colonizers did, Abdul Majid Hakim Elahi has told RT IndiaThe US is seeking to control the whole world to prevent the emergence of a multipolar order, the India representative of Iran's supreme leader has told RT India's Runjhun Sharma.The world today is shifting from a US-dominated to a more […]

(260309) -- MILAN, March 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Zhidong (front) celebrates a goal with his teammate during the Para Ice Hockey preliminary round Group A match between China and Italy at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Milan, Italy, March 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Hou Jun)

BEIJING, March 9 (Xinhua) -- With China's annual legislative and political consultative sessions, known as the "two sessions," underway in Beijing, foreign envoys and international journalists are closely watching the event for signals on the world's second-largest economy's development trajectory and its global implications.They describe the gathering, […]

BEIJING, March 9 (Xinhua) -- China maintained a tough stance against various crimes in the past year and pledged to continue that momentum into the new year, according to the country's top judiciary officials.Chief Justice Zhang Jun and Procurator-general Ying Yong on Monday submitted the work reports of the Supreme People's Court (SPC) and the Supreme […]

LIUZHOU, March 9 (Xinhua) -- "Pohui" festival, a local folk event, was held in Rongshui Miao Autonomous County around the Spring Festival this year. People dressed in festive costumes came together to pray for blessings, share joy of life and entertain themselves.In recent years, thanks to the funding support from Guangdong Province under a "pairing-up" […]

(260309) -- CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, March 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Audrey Pascual Seco of Spain competes during the women's super G sitting final match of para alpine skiing at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Cortina D'ampezzo, Italy, March 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], March 9 (ANI): Tibetan leaders expressed concern about the political situation in Tibet during a meeting with visiting Italian representatives at the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile on Monday, according to information shared by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA).Alice Parma, a member of the Emilia-Romagna Regional […]

As hundreds of Hongkongers stranded in the Middle East scramble for air tickets home with the US-Israel war on Iran entering its 10th day, a local couple spent nearly HK$50,000 (US$6,395) on a direct flight back after repeated failed booking attempts and a cancellation blunder caused by mental exhaustion. Yen Kwok, 35, a construction consultant, began a […]

BEIJING, March 9 (Xinhua) -- China's annual "two sessions" have drawn elevated global attention this year, as lawmakers prepare not only to set the agenda for the coming year but also to approve a plan that could shape the country's trajectory through the end of the decade.The meetings of China's top legislature and top political advisory body convene […]

BEIJING, March 9 (Xinhua) -- With a draft outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan under examination and discussion by China's top legislature and political advisory body at their ongoing annual sessions, the new development roadmap is set to shape the country's pathways toward a modernization that stands out in how it interacts with nature.The 2026-2030 period […]

(260309) -- LIUZHOU, March 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This aerial drone photo shows Miao people playing Lusheng during the "pohui" festival in a Miao ethnic village of Rongshui Miao Autonomous County, Liuzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, March 7, 2026. "Pohui" festival, a local folk festival, was held in Rongshui Miao Autonomous County […]