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Few things age faster than a business plan built for a world that no longer exists. That may be the most important lesson from the saga of 11 Skies, the vast retail, entertainment and commercial complex beside Hong Kong International Airport that now appears destined for a dramatic reset. Reports that the Airport Authority could take majority control of the […]

On a recent stormy Sunday, domestic helpers on their weekly day off were seen hastily erecting tents and laying out plastic sheets under footbridges and inside transport hubs in Hong Kong’s Tsuen Wan district as they sought refuge from the downpour. Dozens of tents were pitched around the pillars of the footbridges, while other groups crowded onto narrow […]

I just spent two weeks in a broken Britain, which is an unfortunately apt description for a country that has fallen from its former glory. Its people are funny, witty, creative, intelligent, sports-mad and educated, part of a society that has constantly evolved over the last millennium, its imperial heritage bringing in cultures from around the globe. It is […]

ST. PETERSBURG, June 4 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that China is developing robustly and playing an increasingly important role in the global economy, world politics and international affairs.At a meeting with heads of major international news agencies attending the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), […]

(260604) -- ST. PETERSBURG, June 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin is pictured at a meeting with heads of major international news agencies attending the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), in St. Petersburg, Russia, on June 4, 2026. Putin said Thursday that China is developing robustly and playing an increasingly […]

The UN assembly has turned its back on Germany, for the first time in the countrys modern historyGerman Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has blamed Berlin's failure to secure a seat at the UN Security Council on his country's superior moral positions. If only there were a German word for that...Germany failed to win a temporary seat on the UN Security […]

Hong Kong police took away seven people who appeared in Causeway Bay on Thursday evening carrying flowers and dressed in black to mark the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown. They included Chan Po-ying, former chairwoman of the now-defunct League of Social Democrats opposition group, and activist Virginia Fung King-man. Police said they […]

Taipei [Taiwan], June 4 (ANI): Palau has continued to stand by Taiwan despite sustained pressure from China, which has allegedly used economic coercion, cyberattacks, and criminal influence operations in an effort to force Palau to sever diplomatic ties with Taipei, as reported by The Taipei Times.According to The Taipei Times, Taiwan's Presidential Office […]

The Russian president fielded questions on Ukraine, strategic partnerships, new weapons systems, the Middle East, and Moscows relations with the WestRussian President Vladimir Putin has wrapped up a wide-ranging Q&A with the heads of major global news agencies on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, taking more than 20 […]

BEIJING, June 4 (Xinhua) -- A major Chinese meat importer has agreed to buy 50,000 tonnes of certified deforestation-free Brazilian beef by the end of 2027, reflecting a quiet shift reshaping production in Brazil and helping to protect its rainforest.As the world's largest buyer of Brazilian beef and soy, China is increasingly voting with its wallet for […]

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes economies, labour markets and public services, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is making a clear bet: the defining skill for tomorrow’s public leaders will not be coding, but judgment. At the helm of its Master of […]

Contractors should take “all reasonable steps”, such as installing CCTV cameras and setting up temporary cigarette storage points, to comply with a coming smoking ban on construction sites, Hong Kong labour authorities have said. They should also ask individuals to stop using e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products, even though they do not require […]

BEIJING, June 4 (Xinhua) -- Once a looming 110-meter-high mountain of waste -- rivaling a 30-story skyscraper -- towered over Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. Today, that eyesore is gone, soon to be replaced by a cutting-edge digital industry park and a lush ecological green valley.Hundreds of kilometers away in the province's capital city of […]

(260604) -- PHNOM PENH, June 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn (R, front) and Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wenbin (L, front) attend the signing ceremony of an agreement for Cambodian projects with support from the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Special Fund 2026, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, June 4, […]

(260604) -- TAIYUAN, June 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A modified Long March-6 carrier rocket carrying a new satellite group blasts off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province on June 4, 2026. The satellite group was launched at 7:39 p.m. (Beijing Time) and entered its preset orbit successfully. It will constitute the Spacesail […]

Taipei [Taiwan], June 4 (ANI): Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker, reported net income of USD 54.55 billion in 2025 on consolidated revenue of USD 120.95 billion, reflecting continued strength in demand for advanced semiconductor technologies.The financial results were acknowledged by shareholders […]

Hong Kong has signed 96 agreements with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan worth US$1.65 billion during city leader John Lee Ka-chiu’s visit to Central Asia, which he hailed as a “successful” mission setting the stage for closer government and business ties with the region. Lee on Thursday also said Hong Kong had initiated an agreement with Uzbekistan that […]

(260604) -- NANJING, June 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Players of Thailand celebrate during the women's pool 3 match between China and the Thailand at the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, June 4, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

BOSHAN, June 4 (Xinhua) -- In early summer, the production workshop of "Heshunlu," a time-honored colored glaze brand in Boshan District of Zibo City, east China's Shandong Province, is already swelteringly hot.Sun Yunhao and his fellow craftsmen use hollow iron pipes to take molten glass material from a kiln exceeding 1,400 degrees Celsius. They blow, […]

Hong Kong rail giant the MTR Corporation has raised €3 billion (US$3.5 billion) by selling its first euro-denominated public green bonds, in its largest bond deal to date. The semi-privatised corporation said on Thursday that the sale also marked the largest Asia ex-Japan non-sovereign euro green bond offering. Amid a string of new rail projects in Hong […]

Despite close ties with Beijing, Moscow wants technological sovereignty in rare earth minerals, Denis Manturov has said at SPIEFRussia is making steady progress in developing its domestic rare earths industry, even though Moscow does not consider reliance on Chinese supplies to be a critical weakness, Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov has said at the St. […]

BEIJING, June 4 (Xinhua) -- The United States should heed the call of the international community and immediately stop all its blockade, sanctions, coercion, and pressure against Cuba, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Thursday."The U.S. can't justify blockade and illegal sanctions against Cuba with invented allegations and groundless […]

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 4 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Public Works and Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh on Thursday said the state government would work closely with newly elected Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) representatives across political affiliations to accelerate grassroots development and ensure that local issues are […]

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): India's economy continues to remain in a phase of sustained high growth and has demonstrated resilience against major global shocks over the past decade, according to Shamika Ravi, Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM).In an exclusive interview with ANI, Ravi said India's growth model, driven […]

Hong Kong police will launch a two-week citywide crackdown on distracted driving and jaywalking after the number of people killed in traffic accidents jumped by more than 40 per cent year on year in the first five months of 2026. The force said on Thursday that 51 people died in traffic accidents between January and May 31, up by 42 per cent from the same […]

(260604) -- SUVA, June 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Local Fijians learn Taijiquan during a cultural exchange event held by the Confucius Institute at the University of the South Pacific in Suva, Fiji, on June 4, 2026. (Xinhua/Bai Yongquan)

(260604) -- PARAMARIBO, June 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Surinamese President Jennifer Simons receives an exclusive interview with Xinhua in Paramaribo, Suriname, May 26, 2026. TO GO WITH "Interview: Surinamese president looks forward to closer cooperation with China in next 50 years" (Xinhua/Jin Haoyuan)

Beijing’s top official on Hong Kong and Macau affairs has visited the Hengqin cooperation zone in Guangdong province’s Zhuhai as part of a drive to help the two special administrative regions align with the nation’s 15th five-year plan. The four-day visit by Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office (HKMAO), was his third trip to […]

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): A Parliamentary panel has raised concerns over private investment not keeping pace with government capex, with Standing Committee on Finance Chairman Bhartruhari Mahtab on Thursday saying the issue remains a key challenge for the Indian economy even as public capital expenditure continues to rise.Speaking to ANI after a […]

(260604) -- BOSHAN, June 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A semifinished colored glaze artwork is pictured at a workshop of "Heshunlu" in Boshan District of Zibo City, east China's Shandong Province, May 26, 2026. In early summer, the production workshop of "Heshunlu," a time-honored colored glaze brand in Boshan District of Zibo City, east China's Shandong Province, is […]

Kakamigahara [Japan], June 4 (ANI): The Indian U-18 Women's Team and the Indian U-18 Men's Team are set to compete in the Semi-Finals of the U-18 Asia Cup 2026 after impressive performances in the pool stages in Kakamigahara, Japan.The Indian U-18 Women's Team finished at the top of Pool A after winning all three of their matches in dominant fashion. The […]

PNNJodhpur, (Rajasthan) [India], June 4: Leap Ahead is strengthening its mission of helping businesses scale globally through participation in some of the world's most influential technology and innovation platforms. Through curated international delegations, the platform is creating structured opportunities for startups, MSMEs, founders, and growth-stage […]

Seoul [South Korea], June 4 (ANI): SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won is deepening ties with leading global AI chipmakers, holding talks with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) Chairman C.C. Wei in Taiwan just days after meeting Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang, according to a report by The Korea Herald.According to the report, the […]

Tehran [Iran], June 4 (ANI): A message attributed to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Mojtaba Khamenei, was read at the holy shrine of Imam Khomeini during the 37th anniversary commemoration of his passing, according to Tasnim News Agency. According to Tasnim News Agency, through the message, the Supreme Leader said, 'Everyone should neutralise […]

Seoul [South Korea], June 4 (ANI): Hyundai Motor Group, Nvidia and the South Korean government are reportedly in discussions to establish an artificial intelligence (AI) technology centre in the country, with North Jeolla Province's industrial development zone emerging as a leading candidate for the proposed facility, according to a report by The Korea […]

Taipei [Taiwan], June 4 (ANI): Nvidia Corp has announced that it has started shipping its next-generation co-packaged optics (CPO) switches, developed in collaboration with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), as the US tech giant seeks to address data transmission and power consumption challenges in AI data centres, according to a report by Focus […]

HANOI, June 4 (Xinhua) -- Under the blazing summer sun, farmers continue harvesting ripe golden rice in the fields of Trung Gia commune on the outskirts of Vietnam's capital Hanoi.Local residents have witnessed firsthand how the once foul-smelling waste dumping site has been transformed into vast rice fields, all thanks to the Chinese-invested Soc Son […]

Hong Kong police are searching for a 76-year-old man who went missing in Ma On Shan on Wednesday. Liu Yim-kwan left his home at Yan On Estate on Hang Chi Street in the early hours of Wednesday and failed to return, police said on Thursday. Liu is about 1.7 metres (5 feet, 9 inches) tall with a lean build and short black hair. He was last seen wearing a […]

(260604) -- BEIJING, June 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Michelle Bachelet, candidate for the next United Nations (UN) secretary-general and former Chilean President, in Beijing, capital of China, June 4, 2026. (Xinhua/Yue Yuewei)

Jakarta [Indonesia], June 4 (ANI): India's two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu crashed out in the second round of the Indonesia Open, losing to the reigning Olympic champion An Seyoung on Thursday. The South Korean star maintained her perfect record over Sindhu, racing to her ninth win in as many meetings by 21-17, 21-15 in 44 minutes and made it to the […]

BEIJING, June 4 (Xinhua) -- As Vasileios Vasileiadis slipped off the extended reality (XR) headset, the vibrant streets of Beijing's historic Dashilar district swirled into focus, colliding with the digital world he had just left behind."It's a wonderful experience. I never expected to embark on a 'space tour' right here in Beijing," said Vasileiadis, head […]

SHENZHEN, June 4 (Xinhua) -- Mouse embryo material brought back to Earth inside the Shenzhou-22 return capsule is expected to provide a theoretical foundation for future research on conceiving life during long-term human space habitation.The Shenzhou-22 successfully made it back from China's space station on May 29. The cultured embryo material was among […]

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): India should reassess the effectiveness of its existing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), modernise its investment screening framework and adopt a more coordinated trade and industrial policy approach as geopolitical tensions and economic fragmentation reshape global commerce, according to a report by Koan Advisory Group in […]

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Centre, alleging that the Modi government is 'in panic mode' and is facing pressure from within its own ecosystem over the prevailing economic situation.In a post on X, Jiaram worte, 'The Modi Govt is clearly in panic mode and is under siege from within […]

Washington DC [US], June 4 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has privately told aides that he would consider ending the ceasefire with Iran if Tehran becomes responsible for the deaths of American troops, according to US officials cited by the Wall Street Journal. The officials said Trump has made clear the 'weekslong pause' in airstrikes remains in effect […]