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Hong Kong has upgraded its 2026 economic growth forecast to 4.8 per cent, buoyed by recent strength in artificial intelligence-related exports, with the full-year performance expected to be the best in five years. The government’s latest projection, released on Friday, was raised from the 3.5 to 4.5 per cent range predicted in August and the 2.5 to 3.5 […]

The Hong Kong government is facing mounting pressure to launch a second-tier accountability investigation into department heads over the Queen Mary Hospital lift scandal, but the development minister has said such a probe would be considered only if wider systemic problems emerged. Following the release of an investigation report on Thursday, lawmakers at […]

Young Hong Kong couples have been given another incentive to have children, with officials lowering the down payment required when buying a subsidised flat. The Housing Authority said on Friday that a committee had approved two enhanced measures for subsidised sale flats. Starting from the Home Ownership Scheme’s next sale exercise, the maximum mortgage […]

China will host the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen on Nov. 18-19. President Xi Jinping has delivered a series of important speeches on jointly promoting Asia-Pacific development as well as advancing openness and cooperation in the region, injecting more certainty, stability and positive energy into the world. Today, let's revisit those […]

SINGAPORE, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- Eduardo Pedrosa, executive director of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Secretariat, said China's further opening-up, including in areas such as the digital economy and artificial intelligence (AI), would create new opportunities for deeper cooperation across the Asia-Pacific and joint efforts to address […]

Two Filipino men arrested last weekend are alleged to have murdered their compatriot in a street fight after he mocked one of them for having low alcohol tolerance, the South China Morning Post has learned. Police reclassified the case as murder on Thursday, five days after the assailants were arrested in Central last Saturday. A source familiar with the […]

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO amid affairs scandal Jensen Huang has resigned as […]

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BEIJING, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- A five-member modern military unit lands in China's Northern Song Dynasty, armed with rifles, a medical kit and dwindling ammunition and fuel. This is the hook of Armed into the Song Dynasty -- one of the breakout AI-generated short dramas.The series premiered Aug. 22 this year and has grown to 10 seasons and 1,000 episodes. […]

VIENNA, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- Austrian chocolate maker Zotter has benefited significantly from China's economic development and remains confident in expanding its presence in the Chinese market, said Julia Zotter, CEO of the family-owned company.In an interview with Xinhua, Julia said the company has participated in every edition of the China International […]

by Xinhua writer Liu YananNEW YORK, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- Efforts to recover the remains of U.S. airmen have rekindled shared memories of Americans fighting alongside the Chinese against Japanese invaders, said a U.S. Air Force veteran involved in U.S.-China exchanges.Chinese and U.S. representatives held a ceremony on Tuesday in southwest China's Chengdu to […]

BEIJING, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping will chair the 33rd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting and deliver remarks, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced Friday.The meeting will be held in Shenzhen from Nov. 18 to 19 under the theme "Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together," the […]

YINCHUAN, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- Weathered red brick factory buildings, rusted doors and windows, and faded slogans have not prevented a once-deserted mine in northwest China from becoming a must-see destination for tourists, particularly movie fans.With a complete set of mining and other relevant facilities that operated for 30 years, and located next to […]

XIAMEN, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- Young sci-tech innovation experts, startup founders and entrepreneurs from BRICS countries gathered in Xiamen, east China's Fujian Province, on Wednesday, calling for stronger sci-tech cooperation among BRICS youth to turn technological advances into practical applications and shared development opportunities.About 100 […]

HARBIN, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- Recent research has shed fresh light on the atrocities committed by invading Japanese troops in China during World War II, as the right-wing forces in Japan attempt to glorify the war and tamper with the historical memory of younger generations.Bones unearthed at the former site of a Japanese army medical school show cut marks, […]

Members of the Hong Kong Golf Club gathered on the putting green this autumn to take part in two sporting events, both aimed at supporting charitable causes and strengthening community ties. Beyond world-class competition, the club has used the Link Hong Kong Open as a platform to promote charitable giving and community engagement, working alongside the […]

Washington, DC [US], November 12 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has jumped on the bandwagon in the ongoing controversy surrounding former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang after the latest revelations of his extramarital affair(s), calling for him to be replaced by another 'legend', Apple Executive Chairman and former CEO Tim Cook. This comes as CEO Jensen Huang […]

Paris [France] November 12 (ANI): Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) have expressed concern over China's increasingly assertive activities in the waters east of Taiwan, warning that the actions threaten regional stability, freedom of navigation and the safety of international shipping, according to a report by Taipei Times.The warning was issued […]

Doha [Qatar], November 12 (ANI): Vivaan Kapoor clinched the men's trap silver medal at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Championship Rifle / Pistol / Shotgun on Thursday. His podium finish secured India's third overall quota place for the Los Angeles 2028 (LA28) Olympic Games at the ongoing championship. Vivaan's achievement follows […]

New Delhi [India], November 12 (ANI): China is likely to explore 'surreptitious routes' to acquire advanced US semiconductors despite discussions between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Professor Srikanth Kondapalli, a Chinese affairs expert at JNU, said, pointing to the strong domestic demand for artificial intelligence (AI) […]

New Delhi [India], November 12 (ANI): The aftermath of the alleged 'Chinese spy scandal' has hit Nvida, with CEO Jensen Huang opting to resign amidst mounting pressure, reported Reuters.Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress will take over as interim CEO as Nvidia looks for a permanent successor, the company said on Thursday. Huang has been in the eye of a […]

New Delhi [India], November 12 (ANI): India claims the top spot as the most resilient economy among ten major global economies for the 2026-30 period with a score of 71 out of 100, according to a recent report from ASSOCHAM.India leads the 2026-30 rankings ahead of China at 66, Japan and Russia at 60 each, Germany at 59, Italy and Brazil at 53 each, the UK […]

Taipei [Taiwan], November 12 (ANI): Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on Thursday urged Beijing to acknowledge the continued existence of the Republic of China (ROC) and respect Taiwan's democratic system after Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated that unification with Taiwan was inevitable, according to a report by Central News Agency (CNA).Xi […]

New Delhi [India], November 12 (ANI): Highlighting the sheer scale of maritime surveillance required across the Indo-Pacific, Union Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (East) Rudrendra Tandon on Thursday underscored India's support for coordinated patrolling mechanisms around the strategic Strait of Malacca, while acknowledging the territorial […]

Seoul [South Korea], November 12 (ANI): Rising memory costs are pushing budget smartphone manufacturers toward recycled memory chips, while Samsung Electronics relies on its production scale to maintain market share, according to a news report by The Korea Herald.The news report stated that recycled, or 'reballed,' memory could be used in 7 to 9 per cent of […]

New Delhi [India] November 12 (ANI): Union Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (East) Rudrendra Tandon on Thursday said any Code of Conduct being developed between ASEAN and China for the South China Sea must comply with international maritime law, particularly the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and take into account the […]

New Delhi [India] November 12 (ANI): India is looking to expand cooperation with ASEAN countries in digital public infrastructure, telecommunications and power grid integration, with Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (East) Rudrendra Tandon highlighting India's technological capabilities and experience in developing large-scale infrastructure on […]

Manila [Philippines], November 12 (ANI): India's trade with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region has reached approximately USD 122 billion, making it a major trading partner for the country, Union Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (East) Rudrendra Tandon said on Thursday, underlining the importance of strengthening India's […]

Hong Kong is set for heavy showers and thunderstorms from Friday night, with urban area temperatures forecast to fall to as low as 19 degrees Celsius (66 Fahrenheit) next week as a cold front reaches the Guangdong coast. The Hong Kong Observatory said upper-air disturbances would bring showers and a few squally thunderstorms to southern China on Friday and […]

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], November 12 (ANI): Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey welcomed the return of international women's hockey to Bhopal, highlighting the city's rich hockey heritage ahead of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2026, scheduled to be held from November 19 to 28. He said hosting the tournament after several years would help revive […]

New Delhi [India], November 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be attending the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits in Manila, scheduled to take place from November 16 to 18. In a special briefing by the Ministry of External Affairs, Secretary (East) Rupendra Tandon noted the PM's schedule and his key […]

PRNewswireShenzhen [China]/ Singapore/ Panaji (Goa) [India], November 12: Pai Kane Energy (PKE), the clean energy business of India's Pai Kane Group, and Shenzhen Gooree Energy Storage Technology Co., Ltd. (Gooree), part of BTR New Material Group, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for strategic cooperation covering 5 GWh of battery energy […]

(261113) -- DAKAR, Nov. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cui Shengyu (R) of China and Bilel Feraouche of Morocco compete during the men's round robin group A battle of breaking at Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, Nov. 12, 2026. (Xinhua/Na Yuqi)

Wellington [New Zealand], November 12 (ANI): Kevin Malloy has been elected Chair of New Zealand Cricket (NZC), succeeding Diana Puketapu-Lyndon, who stepped down from the Board at Thursday's 132nd Annual General Meeting having completed the maximum nine years as a director.Malloy, who has been an NZC Director since 2019 and served as Deputy Chair, was […]

New Delhi [India], November 12 (ANI): Emerging market (EM) governments are expected to stabilise debt levels and contain borrowing costs in 2027 through fiscal consolidation and increased reliance on domestic currency funding, despite continued pressure from high interest rates, according to Moody's Ratings.In its global emerging markets outlook, the rating […]

VMPLNew Delhi [India], November 12: The second Moscow International Game Week ran from October 29 to November 1. Over four days, the festival welcomed 250,000 visitors, while Moscow studios held meetings with partners from 25 countries. The main venue was Moscow Game Hub.From October 30 to November 1, more than 85 companies showcased new games, animation […]

PRNewswireHong Kong, November 12: Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today announced the expansion of Visa Scan to Pay acceptance in Hong Kong through a partnership with Octopus Cards Limited (Octopus), one of Hong Kong's leading everyday payment platforms, enabling Visa-powered QR payments at Octopus QR merchants across the city[1].Tourists […]

VMPLAhmedabad (Gujarat) [India], November 12: Ahmedabad is hosting HAEMATOCON 2026, the 67th annual conference of the Indian Society of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, from November 12 to 15. The four-day event is expected to bring together 4,000 delegates from across India and 200 international faculty members.Leading haematologists, haemato-oncologists, […]

New Delhi [India], November 12 (ANI): Growth in emerging markets outside the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region will maintain a similar rate to 2026 in the coming year, driven by several large economies including India and Indonesia, according to Moody's Ratings.In its latest report on global sovereigns for 2027, the rating agency noted that median GDP […]

(261113) -- SALY, Nov. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Windsurfers compete during the Women's Windsurfing Opening Series Race at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Saly, Senegal, on Nov. 12, 2026. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

(261113) -- SALY, Nov. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yiyi (L) of China shoots during the Women's Placement Matches 7-8 of beach handball between China and Kenya at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Saly, south of Dakar, Senegal, Nov. 12, 2026. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

(261113) -- DIAMNIADIO, Nov. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Pan Qimiao (L) of China competes against Jeon Yuju of South Korea during the Women's Sabre Individual Gold Medal Bout of fencing at Dakar Expo Center in Diamniadio, Senegal, Nov. 12, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Lili)

(261113) -- DIAMNIADIO, Nov. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Jesfred Joel Torres Santiago (2nd L) of Puerto Rico, silver medalist Siwa Chainarong (1st L) of Thailand and bronze medalists Zhang Zhengkun (2nd R) of China and Muhammet Ali Arli of Trkiye pose for photos during the awarding ceremony of the boxing men's 60kg final gold medal at the Dakar 2026 […]

New Delhi [India], November 12 (ANI): Former World No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth outplayed World No. 8 and home favourite Kodai Naraoka in a three-game thriller, advancing to the quarter-finals of the Japan Masters, a BWF World Tour Super 500 tournament underway at the Kumamoto Prefectural Gymnasium. Joining him in the last eight is newly crowned HYLO Open […]

New Delhi [India], November 12 (ANI): Profitability of Asia-Pacific gas utilities is likely to remain under pressure in 2026-27 due to elevated liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices and supply disruptions, although moderating capital expenditure and strong financial positions are expected to support cash flows and credit profiles across the sector over the […]