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Mainstream media, particularly in Hong Kong, have historically been conservative in their research and development spending. Media executives prefer to shop for off-the-shelf solutions, treating technology as back-office support rather than a core growth engine. This mode of operation now faces an existential challenge amid the explosive growth of […]

Secondary Six students across Hong Kong are getting their results on Wednesday for the city’s university entrance examinations. They are returning to their schools to collect result slips for the Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE), which grades most subjects on a seven-level scale from 1 to 5**. A total of 24 top scorers from 15 schools were recorded […]

Hong Kong health authorities have made an urgent appeal for a heart transplant for a six-month-old boy in a critical condition, saying the Hospital Authority will also seek assistance from mainland China soon. An authority spokesman said on Tuesday evening that six-month-old Rufus, who suffers from dilated cardiomyopathy and is in the paediatric intensive […]

Guwahati (Assam) [India], July 14 (ANI): Assam's BJP MLA Manab Deka on Tuesday said that a trend and new terrorism has started in Assam, which he dubs Facebook Terrorism, that is trying to malign Assam's image at the national and global levels and also trying to disrupt the state's development.'Everything depends on peace, development. Now Assam is a […]

New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): Global spending on semiconductor manufacturing equipment is set to hit a record USD 165.9 billion in 2026, marking a 23.2 per cent increase over the previous year, according to SEMI's Mid-Year Total Semiconductor Equipment Forecast. The sustained surge in investments, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced chip […]

By Reena BhardwajWashington DC [US], July 14, (ANI): The Trump administration has signalled its backing for a sweeping Russia sanctions bill that could subject India to steep new tariffs over its purchases of Russian oil, a White House official told ANI, days after the legislation's lead sponsor, Senator Lindsey Graham, died.Responding to a query from ANI […]

LONDON/HONG KONG: Shein Executive Chairman Donald Tang is set to step down as the fast-fashion retailer moves closer to completing its Hong Kong initial public offering, with the longtime executive expected to transition into a senior advisory role, according to three sources familiar with the matter. Tang, who has served as Shein's public face for the past […]

Tokyo [Japan], July 14 (ANI): Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu and the mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto advanced to the second round of the Japan Open after registering straight-game victories in their respective opening-round matches at the BWF Super 750 tournament here on Tuesday.The 2019 BWF Champion defeated Malaysia's Wong […]

The key global energy route has once again been shut down following renewed US strikes on IranThe renewed hostilities between the US and Iran have once again disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz after a brief period of relative normalization.The escalation comes after Washington carried out several consecutive waves of strikes on Iranian targets, […]

Ankara showed a bloc talking tough, but deep splits over war, spending, and Washingtons role are already shaping the continents next modelBehind all the projected confidence, determination and unity that came out of the NATO summit in Ankara last week, a different picture emerges. A picture spiderwebbed with widening cracks.Unity on paper, divergence in […]

New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): India on Tuesday said that its position on the issue concerning the South China Sea is 'clear and well-known' and emphasised the importance of freedom of navigation and overflight, consistent with international law as reflected in UNCLOS. Responding to media queries during the weekly press conference, Ministry of External […]

Hong Kong [China], July 14 (ANI): A Hong Kong activist sought under the city's national security legislation was reportedly prevented by Thai authorities from boarding a flight to Canada for refugee resettlement, raising concerns over China's alleged transnational repression, as reported by Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP).According to HKFP, the activist, Zhang […]

Taipei [Taiwan] July 14 (ANI): Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has urged citizens to avoid non- essential travel to China after authorities recorded a sharp rise in reports of Taiwanese nationals allegedly being detained or going missing across the mainland. The government has received 385 reports of Taiwanese who were either detained or […]

BISHKEK, July 14 (Xinhua) -- Participants at an event promoting the fifth volume of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" on Monday spoke highly of the book, saying it offers important insights into Chinese modernization, global governance and provides guidance for enhancing cooperation with China.About 300 representatives from political parties, media […]

Jordan Brown, who claims to be former US Navy, has made conflicting claims and had a Chinese passport with him A man who claims to be a US national and to have served in the US Navy has been arrested in India for sneaking into the country without valid identification. Jordan Brown was detained Monday as

Jordan Brown, who claims to be former US Navy, has made conflicting claims and had a Chinese passport with himA man who claims to be a US national and to have served in the US Navy has been arrested in India for sneaking into the country without valid identification.Jordan Brown was detained Monday as he tried to cross over to Nepal from India's northern […]

HAIKOU, July 14 (Xinhua) -- South China's island province of Hainan has set the goal of banning the sale of combustion-engine cars by 2030, taking the lead in the country's transition toward new energy vehicles (NEVs).By 2030, all newly added and replaced private vehicles, as well as all new and replacement vehicles in public service and commercial […]

(260714) -- BEIJING, July 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A rescue team transports relief supplies in Zhenlong Township, Hengzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, July 10, 2026. Torrential rain has caused flooding in multiple places in China recently. In rescue across the country, rescuers have risen to the occasion to protect the people. […]

(260714) -- BEIJING, July 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A police officer transfers a stranded resident in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, July 13, 2026. Torrential rain has caused flooding in multiple places in China recently. In rescue across the country, rescuers have risen to the occasion to protect the people. (Photo by Zou Xinjiang/Xinhua)

(260714) -- BEIJING, July 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, meets with a delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) led by Le Minh Tri, member […]

Hong Kong police have arrested a 21-year-old student and a jobless 19-year-old on suspicion of deliberately causing more than 120 traffic accidents across the city in “crash-for-cash” scams, racking up more than HK$1 million (US$127,570) in fraudulent compensation. Chief Inspector Tam Tsz-wai of the New Territories North regional crime unit said […]

BEIJING, July 14 (Xinhua) -- China urges certain European countries to act prudently and stop endorsing the illegal "South China Sea Arbitration Award" to avoid disrupting relations and cooperation with China, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Tuesday.Several European countries recently joined the United States and the Philippines in […]

Other nations grew first and then retrofitted climate change mitigation, former Niti Aayog vice chairman Rajiv Kumar told RT IndiaIndia is the only nation that is being forced to fuel growth while reducing its carbon footprint, an economic expert told RT India.Today's developed economies grew first and then retrofitted climate change mitigation, former Niti […]

Other nations grew first and then retrofitted climate change mitigation, former Niti Aayog vice chairman Rajiv Kumar told RT IndiaIndia is the only nation that is being forced to fuel growth while reducing its carbon footprint, an economic expert told RT India.Today's developed economies grew first and then retrofitted climate change mitigation, former Niti […]

Five traffic accidents have occurred on Tsuen Wan Road within the first three days of the launch of a new overpass, prompting Hong Kong transport authorities to install additional signage reminding motorists of the new arrangements. Three of the incidents occurred within 15 minutes of each other on Tuesday morning along Tsuen Wan Road, involving a total of […]

(260714) -- BEIJING, July 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, holds talks with Rick Houenipwela, minister for foreign affairs and external trade of the Solomon Islands, in Beijing, capital of China, July 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Tao)

(260714) -- SHURUGWI, July 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Shurugwi Football Club players get out of a mini-bus donated to them by Chinese gold mining firm Chenxi Investments in Shurugwi, Midlands Province, Zimbabwe, July 13, 2026. TO GO WITH "Chinese mining firm commended for boosting local development in Zimbabwe" (Photo by Shaun Jusa/Xinhua)

BERLIN, Germany: Volkswagen Chief Executive Oliver Blume has told employees the automaker may need to eliminate about 50,000 additional jobs as it seeks to improve competitiveness, effectively confirming for the first time that the company is considering cutting up to 100,000 positions worldwide. Europe's largest carmaker is under pressure to reduce costs […]

BEIJING, July 14 (Xinhua) -- China on Monday released its first five-year plan dedicated exclusively to expanding consumption, marking a significant upgrade in the top-level design for buoying domestic consumption.With consumption having grown into the primary engine of China's economic growth, the plan is set to reinforce this momentum by unlocking the […]

Seoul [South Korea], July 14 (ANI): Samsung Electronics reclaimed the top spot from archrival Apple in the global smartphone market in the second quarter, as industrywide shipments fell to their lowest level for the period since 2013 amid a memory supply crunch. Soaring memory prices squeezed both manufacturers and consumers during the period, shifting the […]

Tokyo [Japan], July 14 (ANI): India's star men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty endured another injury setback as their comeback at the Japan Open 2026 was cut short, while two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu advanced comfortably to the second round of the BWF Super 750 tournament on Tuesday.Returning to competitive action for […]

New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): India's merchandise trade deficit is likely to remain under pressure in the coming months as renewed geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East could keep oil prices and freight costs elevated, although softer crude demand from China may help limit any sharp rise in global oil prices, according to a report by Dolat […]

New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): Domestic steel prices are expected to remain mixed in the coming months, with long steel prices likely to stay under pressure due to weak demand during the monsoon season and high inventory levels, according to a Centrum report.The report said global and domestic steel prices showed mixed trends. US hot rolled coil (HRC) […]

Hong Kong booksellers are hoping to match last year’s business levels for the 2026 edition of the city’s annual book fair, with some vendors expressing little optimism during a period of prolonged downturn for the publishing and retail sectors. The seven-day Hong Kong Book Fair, which runs in tandem with the Sports and Leisure Expo and the World of […]

BEIJING, July 14 (Xinhua) -- China is deeply concerned over the resurgence of military conflicts in the Gulf region, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday, urging relevant parties to exercise restraint and maintain the hard-won ceasefire. In response to a related query at a daily press briefing, Lin urged relevant parties to avoid […]

BEIJING, July 14 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Tuesday accused the United States of repeatedly using "cybersecurity" as an excuse to smear China for its geopolitical agenda, saying China is strongly dissatisfied with and firmly opposes this.Spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks at a daily news briefing, in response to media reports […]

TIANJIN, July 14 (Xinhua) -- German agricultural machinery brand Krone has injected an additional 19.6 million yuan (about 2.88 million U.S. dollars) into its Chinese sales and service subsidiary based in north China's Tianjin Municipality.The move marks the 120-year-old brand's latest effort to reinforce its local footprint, a decade after entering the […]

Hong Kong authorities have gazetted a new law regulating an upgraded border crossing between the city and Shenzhen, marking another major step towards introducing a joint clearance model that is expected to cut clearance times from 30 minutes to five. The Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area Bill was gazetted on Tuesday, with a Security Bureau spokesman […]

(260714) -- BEIJING, July 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on July 6, 2026 shows a cargo ship with containers entering Qingdao Port in east China's Shandong Province. China's foreign trade jumped 16.9 percent year on year in the first half of 2026 (H1) to 25.47 trillion yuan (about 3.75 trillion U.S. dollars), marking the first time the figure has […]

Hong Kong’s national security laws must be continually improved to address risks and close loopholes amid geopolitical tensions, a former senior mainland Chinese official overseeing the city’s affairs has said, stressing the legislation is less stringent than what the US and UK have adopted. Wang Zhenmin, former bureau chief of the State Council’s […]

SHENYANG/CHANGCHUN, July 14 (Xinhua) -- Nearly 365,000 people were evacuated across northeast China's Liaoning Province by early Tuesday as torrential rain triggered by Typhoon Bavi battered the region, sending multiple rivers above warning levels and prompting emergency responses.Heavy rain lashed central and northern Liaoning from Sunday night through […]

BEIJING, July 14 (Xinhua) -- China's foreign trade jumped 16.9 percent year on year in the first half of 2026 (H1) to 25.47 trillion yuan (about 3.75 trillion U.S. dollars), marking the first time the figure has exceeded 25 trillion yuan for the same period, official data showed Tuesday.China retains its position as the world's largest goods trader amid the […]

BEIJING, July 14 (Xinhua) -- Japan's latest hype on the so-called "South China Sea arbitration award" stands as another stark reminder of Tokyo's unrelenting militarist ambition.Japan has repeatedly attempted to portray itself as a "stakeholder" in the issue concerning South China Sea, where it has neither territorial claims nor any legitimate […]

A Hong Kong woman has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for assisting in robbing three people when she was a teenager by luring them to a deserted location before her fellow gang members attacked them and took nude photos for extortion. The High Court sentenced 23-year-old Hau Yan-ki on Tuesday after a jury rejected her assertion that she had mistakenly […]

An independent Hong Kong bookshop founded by journalists has announced that it will close on August 30, citing financial losses and “hard-to-grasp red lines”. In a statement posted on social media on Tuesday, the bookstore Have a Nice Stay said its decision was driven by the broader social environment, financial strain, staff development considerations, […]