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[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Anchors Academy, recognised as one of Hong Kong's leading private schools for kindergarten and primary education, is taking a significant leap forward. The school has announced the extension of its educational offering to include Junior Secondary (Years 7 to 9)*, alongside a […]

Hong Kong customs officers have arrested two men in a crackdown on a syndicate accused of laundering HK$4.7 billion (US$600.54 million) in criminal proceeds over four years and running a drug business. Investigators from customs’ financial investigation bureau said on Thursday the group operated through two companies, receiving large sums of unexplained […]

A man was injured on Thursday evening after a lithium battery he was carrying caught fire on a Hong Kong bus in Tsuen Wan, filling the vehicle with thick smoke. Police received a report at 7.21pm about the fire on the bus travelling on Citybus route E21, which was heading along Tsuen Wan Road towards Kowloon at the time. Smoke suddenly erupted in the front […]

An elderly woman was taken to hospital in Macau after being “frightened” by a humanoid robot that abruptly appeared behind her before it was escorted away by police, prompting social media users to joke it had been “arrested”. According to authorities, the woman, who was on her phone at the time, was startled when she suddenly noticed the robot […]

HEFEI, March 12 (Xinhua) -- Almost every morning, Muhammad Jalal finds himself squeezed between shelves and equipment in a laboratory at Anhui Agricultural University in Hefei, capital of east China's Anhui Province, collecting various types of experimental data."China's stunning development in biotechnology and its robust scientific research capacity never […]

Hong Kong’s leader has pledged to align with national strategies outlined in the country’s latest five-year plan and transform the city’s “new positionings, functions and missions” assigned by Beijing into “tangible outcomes” to drive economic growth. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu also said on Thursday that he would lead the local […]

(260312) -- DANDONG, March 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Passengers from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) are about to go through customs clearance at Dandong Railway Station in Dandong, northeast China's Liaoning Province, March 12, 2026. An international passenger train linking Dandong in northeast China's Liaoning Province with Pyongyang, capital […]

The outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) for national economic and social development signals a clear shift toward higher-quality, innovation-led growth, while placing the improvement of people's social well-being at the forefront, said Gerald Mbanda, a Rwandan publisher and researcher.BEIJING, March 12 (Xinhua) -- With embodied artificial […]

Hong Kong drivers are increasingly heading to mainland China to replenish their tanks as global oil prices surge, while the city’s consumer watchdog has urged local suppliers to consider what people can afford and adopt prudent sales strategies. Motorists are exploring different ways to cope with rising fuel costs as the conflict in the Middle East pushes […]

As innovations arise from the artificial intelligence, robotics and biotechnology sectors, holders of family capital from around the world will convene in Hong Kong to discuss such investment opportunities at the city’s fourth annual Wealth for Good Summit on March 23 and 24. Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui Ching-yu said […]

Former Hong Kong lawmaker Regina Ip Lau Suk-yee will hold a fan meet-and-greet at this year’s ComplexCon in the city, underscoring the senior government adviser’s enduring online popularity since ending her 17-year tenure in the Legislative Council. Seventy-five-year-old Ip, convenor of the government’s key decision-making Executive Council, will join […]

Heritage advisers have approved an impact report for the redevelopment of Hong Kong’s Sha Tau Kok border checkpoint despite concerns that construction could affect a nearby temple holding monument status. At a meeting on Thursday, members of the Antiquities Advisory Board gave the green light to the heritage impact assessment for the project and its […]

Hong Kong’s export credit insurer is keeping premiums low and expanding support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), even as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raise concerns about risks to global trade. Unlike the typical trade credit insurance model – where insurers raise premiums when geopolitical risks increase – the Hong Kong […]

BEIJING, March 12 (Xinhua) -- China opposes the United States using the so-called "overcapacity" as a pretext for political manipulation, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday, after the United States reportedly announced it will launch trade investigations into 16 trading partners including China.Spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the remarks at a […]

Sunshine 100 China Holdings, a mainland Chinese developer facing debts amid China’s property sector downturn, said on Thursday that it plans to oppose a winding-up petition filed against it in Hong Kong. HTI Financial Solutions and Haitong International Financial Products filed the winding-up petition against the developer at the High Court of Hong Kong […]

The net profit of Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation dropped by 6.9 per cent to HK$14.68 billion (US$1.88 billion) last year, from HK$15.77 billion in 2024, as higher depreciation costs and weaker revenue from the rail giant’s mainland China operations weighed on earnings. The company recorded a property development profit of HK$11.08 billion last year, up […]

China's whole-process people's democracy reflects a distinctive governance framework that prioritizes consultation, consensus-building and tangible policy outcomes, said a South African expert.by Ntandoyenkosi NcubeJOHANNESBURG, March 12 (Xinhua) -- The annual meetings of China's top legislature and top political advisory body, known as the "two sessions," […]

HSBC and a joint venture led by Standard Chartered are expected to be among the first companies to obtain Hong Kong’s stablecoin licences within two weeks, according to people familiar with the matter. The number of licences and timetable had yet to be finalised and remained subject to change, but sources said a possible date was March 24. The two banks […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], March 11 (ANI): To commemorate the 67th Tibetan National Women's Uprising Day, the Tibetan Women's Association on Thursday organised a protest against China. Hundreds of Tibetan women in exile, including Buddhist nuns and students, gathered in Tibetan-Women-protest-china on this occasion today.It's an event to […]

Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog has received at least 174 complaints after Taiwanese rock band Mayday cancelled one of its coming concerts at Kai Tak Sports Park and rescheduled it for later, sparking frustration among fans. The Consumer Council said that as of 5pm on Thursday, it had received complaints from 80 residents and 94 from outside Hong Kong, […]

Shanghai [China], March 12 (ANI): The Consul General of India in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, held a high-level meeting on Thursday with senior leadership from Ant Group to discuss technological cooperation and economic development.In a post on X, the Consulate General of India in Shanghai confirmed that 'CG @PratikMathur1 today met with Ms. Carrie Suen, Vice […]

Cathay Pacific Airways and its budget arm HK Express will double their fuel surcharges next week, following a similar move by another Hong Kong carrier amid rising oil prices driven by conflict in the Middle East. The city’s flag carrier said on Thursday the increase would apply to tickets issued on March 18 or later. “The price of jet fuel has […]

Russia and China abstained from voting for the Security Council resolution denouncing Tehran for closing the Strait of Hormuz India has cosponsored a resolution in the UN Security Council (UNSC) that condemns Iran's recent attacks on Arab countries. The UNSC, which is currently being presided over by th

Tehran [Iran], March 12 (ANI): In a fresh escalation of regional hostilities, a US-Israeli attack struck an industrial area in Rabat Karim, located roughly 27km (17 miles) southwest of Tehran, Al Jazeera reported, citing Mehr News Agency. The strike targeted the industrial outskirts of the capital during the early hours of Thursday. Local officials have […]

Nearly 90 per cent of Hong Kong smokers cannot distinguish smuggled cigarettes from duty-paid ones under the government’s proposed plain packaging measures, a survey by an advocacy group has found. The Long-term Tobacco Policy Concern Group also urged authorities on Thursday to expand the function of the tobacco stamp duty system to allow consumers to […]

Tehran [Iran], March 12 (ANI): Iran on Thursday spelt out three conditions to end the war with Israel, US, which today entered its thirteenth day.Taking to X, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said he reaffirmed the country's commitment to peace by talking to Russia and Pakistan. He said the only way to end the war that has been 'ignited by the Zionist […]

New posts12:09Georgian Sailors Survive Iranian Attack On Ship Off Iraqi Coast By RFE/RL's Georgian Service A ship burns after Iranian explosive-laden boats attacked two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters, setting them ablaze.All 23 Georgian crew members aboard a Malta-flagged tanker struck by Iran off the Iraqi coast have been rescued, a relative of one of the sai

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 12 (ANI): The United Arab Emirates has led a significant diplomatic push at the United Nations, welcoming the Security Council's adoption of a resolution that 'condemns in the strongest terms' unprovoked Iranian missile and drone strikes.Ambassador Mohamed Abushahab, Permanent Representative of the UAE to the UN, stated that the […]

China's 15th Five-Year Plan is crucial to the development of the Asia-Pacific region and the world through China's mutually beneficial collaboration with regional and global partners, a Cambodian legislator said.PHNOM PENH, March 12 (Xinhua) -- China's "two sessions" not only set a clear roadmap for China's socio-economic development but also bring fresh […]

New York [US], March 12 (ANI): The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution condemning Iran's 'egregious attacks' against its regional neighbours, as violence continues to spiral across the Middle East.The 15-member Council passed Resolution 2817 (2026) with 13 votes in favour and two abstentions from China and the Russian Federation. The […]

New York [US], March 12 (ANI): The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution condemning Iran's 'egregious attacks' against its regional neighbours, as violence continues to spiral across the Middle East.The 15-member Council passed Resolution 2817 (2026) with 13 votes in favour and two abstentions from China and the Russian Federation. The […]

Washington, DC [US], March 12 (ANI): The Donald Trump administration has initiated fresh investigations into alleged 'unfair trade practice' by 16 major trading partners, including India, China, and Bangladesh. The move aims to reinstate tariff pressure following a US Supreme Court ruling last month that declared previous levies illegal.These inquiries are […]

YINCHUAN, March 12 (Xinhua) -- Lanshan Park in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, has gained wider attention for integrating winter sports, local cuisine and cultural events with its natural sunset scenery, resulting in increased visitor numbers and diversified tourism offerings.Lanshan Park's "sunset ice rink," spanning […]

(260312) -- CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, March 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yang Jinqiao of China celebrates after winning the wheelchair curling mixed doubles gold medal game between China and South Korea at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Cortina D'ampezzo, Italy, March 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)

Taipei [Taiwan], March 12 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected the presence of five sorties of Chinese aircraft and six Chinese naval vessels operating around their territory as of 6 am (local time) on Thursday. Taiwanese forces said three out of five sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern Air Defence […]

A man has been arrested after a collision involving more than 10 cars on a major bridge injured 11 people and forced the closure of most lanes leading to Hong Kong’s airport. Police said 10 vehicles were travelling in the fast lane of the Tsing Ma Bridge towards the airport when the crash occurred at 8.31am on Thursday. The chain collision was triggered […]

The Hong Kong Bar Association was founded in 1949. To properly recognise barristers who have made a lasting and very significant contribution, members are able to nominate such giants for Life Membership. It is bestowed on those who “have rendered outstanding service to the Bar … or to the administration of justice in Hong Kong”. Over the years, only […]

Hong Kong should step up education on Chinese history and culture while highlighting security threats to cultivate public awareness about the need to defend the country, experts have said, as the nation’s legislature is set to pass a law promoting ethnic unity. The expert’s comments came ahead of the closing session of the 14th National People’s […]

Overseas expansion and a commodity boom have put Chinese companies trading on the mainland in a position to beat their offshore-listed peers in earnings, cementing the outperformance of yuan-denominated stocks since the outbreak of Middle East hostility. The 300 largest mainland-traded companies may post average 2025 profit growth of 6.3 per cent during the […]

By Reena BhardwajWashington DC [US], March 12 (ANI): The United States Trade Representative (USTR) office on Wednesday (local time) launched a sweeping investigation into manufacturing and industrial practices in 16 economies, including India, citing concerns over what it calls 'structural excess capacity' that could distort global trade. Announcing the […]

(Photo credit: Doug Engle/The Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)The smallest field in the history of The Players Championship tackles the iconic TPC Sawgrass with the PGA Tour's largest purse at stake, while Jon Rahm looks to keep his red-hot LIV Golf streak going in Singapore.PGA TOURTHIS WEEK: The Players Championship, Ponte Vedra Beach, […]

The automakers operating profits plunged nearly 93% after scrapping an all-electric vehicle programGerman luxury carmaker Porsche AG has reported a sharp drop in operating profits following a costly pivot away from its long-term EV strategy amid mounting challenges facing the EU's auto sector.The automaker booked extraordinary expenses totaling about €3.9 […]

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The Hong Kong Jockey Club extends its warmest congratulations on the successful conclusion of this year’s LIV Golf Hong Kong on 8 March at the Hong Kong Golf Club (HKGC) Fanling Golf Course. HKSAR Government Financial Secretary Paul Chan, HKSAR Government Secretary for Culture, […]

(260311) -- BISHKEK, March 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese painter interacts with visitors at a Chinese painting exhibition on the theme of "horse" in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on March 10, 2026. The exhibition opened here on Tuesday, showcasing about 50 works on horses in different styles by renowned Chinese painters. (Photo by Roman/Xinhua)

Taipei [Taiwan], March 11 (ANI): Taiwan will not sharply increase its gasoline and natural gas prices despite surging global oil prices triggered by the ongoing Middle East conflict that began with American and Israeli attacks on Iran, Focus Taiwan reported, citing officials.As per the news report, Premier Cho Jung-tai said the Cabinet has activated a 'dual […]