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Hong Kong emergency services are searching for a missing 59-year-old man who is suspected of drowning during the swimming leg of a triathlon in the city amid an amber rainstorm warning. Police told the South China Morning Post that they received a report at 7.57am on Sunday that a male participant of the 2026 Summer Triathlon Challenge at the Tai Mei Tuk […]

Hong Kong authorities will raise the city’s full-year economic growth forecast after a stronger-than-expected performance in the first half of 2026, the finance chief has said, pledging to further promote the global use of the yuan after the coming debut of offshore Chinese government bond futures on the local stock exchange. Financial Secretary Paul Chan […]

Hong Kong authorities are investigating an accident in which a patrolling robot fell down a staircase at the arrival hall of the Hong Kong International Airport and broke into pieces. The Airport Authority Hong Kong told the South China Morning Post on Sunday that the robot had tumbled down a staircase in Terminal One during a test run on Saturday, […]

This article was first published on August 4, 2006. Observatory lashed over typhoon signal by Agnes Lam, Clifford Lo and Martin Wong The Observatory was under fire yesterday (August 3, 2006) for not hoisting a storm warning above the No 3 as Typhoon Prapiroon lashed some parts of the city with winds of up to 200km/h. Unions said workers had been put in […]

Dinosaur fossils, rare meteorites and French Impressionist masterpieces are among Shenzhen’s newest attractions drawing residents across the border on weekends, as Hong Kong’s northbound spending trend evolves beyond dining into cultural tourism. Shenzhen recently unveiled a series of ambitious, mega-scale cultural facilities. Among them is the Shenzhen […]

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has said his annual policy address will serve as a progress report on the city’s five-year plan, describing the first simultaneous consultation of the two documents as “especially meaningful”. In his first townhall meeting, held on Sunday as part of a public consultation exercise to gather feedback on Hong Kong’s […]

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) -- Russia's Leningrad region hopes to leverage its geographical advantages to expand cross-border supply chain cooperation with Chinese companies, regional Governor Alexander Drozdenko said in a recent written interview with Xinhua.Bordering the Baltic Sea, the Leningrad region is a major transport hub in northwestern Russia. […]

Old, dense and diverse, Sham Shui Po exemplifies many practical challenges associated with grass-roots governance in Hong Kong: ageing buildings, narrow alleys, low-income households, elderly residents living alone and routine issues that demand constant attention. As an ancient maxim states: “Government means rectitude. If you set a righteous example, […]

(260802) -- TORONTO, Aug. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhu Lin (R) of China shakes hands with Leolia Jeanjean of France after their women's singles qualifying match at the 2026 National Bank Open tennis tournament in Toronto, Canada, on Aug. 1, 2026. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

(260802) -- GABORONE, Aug. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese instructor at the Confucius Institute at the University of Botswana (CIUB) speaks during the Chinese Film Day event organized by the CIUB in Gaborone, Botswana, Aug. 1, 2026. A Chinese film named CZ12: Chinese Zodiac on Saturday amused Chinese-studying students of the CIUB especially through its […]

Beauticians from outside Hong Kong are performing illegal cosmetic procedures such as botulinum toxin and filler injections in the city, with middlemen setting up online “secret societies” or chat groups for customers to share information, industry experts have revealed. A beauty industry expert and a plastic surgeon said they had seen or received […]

Reckong Peo (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 2 (ANI): The historic India-China border trade through Shipki-La in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district resumed on Saturday after a gap of nearly six to seven years, marking a significant milestone for the border region.Himachal Pradesh Revenue and Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi formally inaugurated the […]

By Sahil KohliRohtak (Haryana) [India], August 1 (ANI): Pugilist Preeti Pawar has added India's first boxing gold medal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Saturday. Previously an Asian Games bronze medalist, the 22-year-old's first gold at one of the marquee multi-sport events has come years after overcoming societal barriers and several other […]

(260801) -- WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Sean Stein, president of the U.S.-China Business Council (USCBC), receives an interview in Washington, D.C., the United States, July 31, 2026. U.S. companies recognize the strengths of China's economy and innovation system and are seeking to partner with Chinese companies to boost their competitiveness, Stein […]

Kathmandu [Nepal], August 1 (ANI): Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Saturday expressed profound grief and paid emotional tributes to renowned Nepali-British mountaineer Nirmal Purja ('Nims Dai') and members of his expedition team who tragically lost their lives following an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak.Honouring the indomitable spirit of the […]

Nathula (Sikkim) [India], August 1 (ANI): Sikkim Commerce and Industries Minister TT Bhutia on Saturday welcomed the resumption of border trade through the Nathula Pass after a gap of six years, saying it would provide a major economic boost to border communities, local entrepreneurs and traders.Speaking to reporters at Nathula along the Indo-China border, […]

Hongkongers should brace for more bad weather over the next few days. The Hong Kong Observatory warned on Saturday that showers would be heavy at times with squally thunderstorms over the coast of southern China in the next couple of days under the influence of a broad trough of low pressure and an active southerly airstream. Meanwhile, authorities said […]

Hong Kong authorities are gauging public feedback on a possible shift in the supply ratio of public rental flats to subsidised sale homes to an even 50:50 split, the housing minister has said. Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho Wing-yin told a planning forum on Saturday that the total supply of public housing would reach 196,000 flats over the next five […]

The Hong Kong garrison of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) celebrated the 99th anniversary of the military’s founding on Saturday with a reception at the barracks on Stonecutters Island, with a top officer pledging to expand its role in promoting patriotic and defence education across the city. Speaking at the reception at the Ngong Shuen Chau […]

Taipei [Taiwan], August 1 (ANI): Tanvi Sharma reached the women's singles final of the Taipei Open Super 300 after beating fifth seed Huang Yu-Hsun of Chinese Taipei 21-17, 21-11 in the semifinals on Saturday.With this victory Tanvi, World Junior Championships Silver medallist marks her final appearance for the second time at a BWF World Tour Super 300 […]

Islamabad [Pakistan], August 1 (ANI): Search and rescue operations for climbers still missing after a powerful avalanche struck Broad Peak, the world's 12th-highest mountain, in Pakistan resumed on Saturday morning. According to Dawn, the rescue efforts had been temporarily halted late Friday due to severe weather conditions in the region. On Friday, […]

Hong Kong police have arrested 57 people, including a 14-year-old boy, in a crackdown on triad-linked illegal debt collection. Police said on Saturday that the operation, launched last month, had dismantled an illegal debt collection syndicate, along with a prostitution venue, a drug den and three illegal gambling parlours. Fifty-seven people, aged 14 to […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 1 (ANI): The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) has highlighted the case of Tibetan political prisoner Lhamo Dorjee as part of its ongoing campaign to profile individuals it describes as victims of political repression in Tibet.According to the CTA, Lhamo Dorjee was arrested in November 2012 and was later […]

Munich [Germany], August 1 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has intensified its criticism of China, alleging that Beijing's policies targeting Uyghurs and other Turkic communities are extending beyond East Turkistan and influencing actions taken in other countries.In its latest press release, the WUC condemned Morocco's detention and deportation of […]

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu and his ministers will hold the first district consultation session to gather views on his coming policy address and the city’s inaugural five-year plan in Tuen Mun on Sunday. Only government-chosen residents and district representatives were invited to the exchange at the venue, sources said on Saturday. Lee […]

The number of registered electors in Hong Kong’s geographical constituencies has dropped for a fifth consecutive year to 4.12 million, with the largest decline recorded in those aged 21 to 25. But the city also added nearly 64,900 people to the voter rolls this year, the highest annual increase since 2021, according to provisional figures released by the […]

Several major stress tests involving more than 10,000 people – including Hong Kong civil servants – will be carried out at the revamped Huanggang Port border crossing, as part of over 100 exercises slated for the coming months to ensure smooth and safe operations, the city’s security chief has revealed. But Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung […]

New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): China's rapid adoption of electric vehicles is accelerating the country's shift away from fossil fuels, with oil displaced by EVs rising 42 per cent year-on-year to 33.7 million tonnes of oil equivalent (Mtoe), or 1.4 million barrels per day, in the first half of 2026, according to a Jefferies report. The report, citing a […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 1 (ANI): Concerns have been raised by Tibetan advocacy groups in Australia over the reported impact of the Ethnic Unity and Progress Law on Tibetan Australians, including fears related to increased scrutiny, surveillance, and alleged transnational repression.The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) reported […]

BusinessWire IndiaNew Delhi [India], August 1: Biotech International Limited, a New Delhi based company with over three decades of presence in the Biotechnology space in the Agriculture and Public Health reported revenue in the range of INR 100-150 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2025. The performance was supported by demand across its […]

New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): Global demand for critical minerals is set to rise strongly through 2040, driven by the expansion of electric vehicles, battery storage, renewable energy and electricity networks, while supply gaps for key minerals such as copper and lithium are expected to persist, according to the International Energy Agency's (IEA).The […]

Changing the smoking culture on Hong Kong’s construction sites will “take time”, the labour commissioner has said after authorities completed 1,200 inspections and issued 36 fixed penalty notices in the first two weeks of a smoking ban at such locations. Commissioner for Labour Sam Hui Chark-shum said on Saturday that Labour Department officials had […]

DUBAI, U.A.E: A drone attack on gas vessels at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta may signal a new phase in the conflict between the United States and Iran.  The incident has raised concerns about the safety of shipping near the Suez Canal, a key route for global trade and one of the last secure paths for Saudi oil exports. Egypt's cabinet said on July […]

BEIJING, China: China's internet regulator released a draft law on July 29 to tackle cyberbullying, including abuse carried out using artificial intelligence. The move is part of the government's efforts to strengthen control over online behavior in the world's largest internet market. The draft law, issued by the Cyberspace Administration of China, wo

A single canned ingredient imported from the Netherlands has quietly fuelled Hong Kong’s daily hustle for the past 85 years, evolving from a simple dairy product into part of the soul of local diner culture. For decades, the Black and White brand of full-cream evaporated milk has been a crucial element in Hong Kong-style milk tea culture and […]

Playing strategic and role-playing mobile games has been a major leisure activity for Peter Lee* since he graduated in 2020, when social distancing measures during the Covid-19 pandemic left him with little to do outside working hours. Unlike console games, Lee gained a sense of belonging in the mobile gaming world, as he could interact and cooperate with […]

Washington DC [US] July 31 (ANI): A new analysis published by the Xinjiang Victims Database has estimated that at least 143,228, predominantly Uyghur, children across the four southern prefectures of the Uyghur homeland were separated from one or both parents as a result of China's mass detention campaign by the end of 2018, according to a report by the […]

VMPLNew Delhi [India], July 31: Walk through GL Bajaj Institute of Technology & Management on a hackathon weekend, and the difference is unmistakable. Classrooms turn into war rooms, whiteboards fill with circuit diagrams, and lectures give way to teams racing against a clock to turn an idea into a working prototype. What makes this notable is not any […]

New Delhi [India], July 31 (ANI): Indian equity benchmarks ended the week in the green on Friday as positive momentum sustained trading session gains. The BSE SENSEX settled at 78,094.64 points, up 166.49 points or 0.21 per cent, while the NSE NIFTY 50 gained 66.45 points or 0.27 per cent to close at 24,383.60 points.Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit […]

New Delhi [India], July 31 (ANI): The secret, closed-door corridors of the UN Security Council have yielded their first intriguing signals in the race for the world's top diplomatic job.The 15-member council completed its initial informal 'straw poll' to select the next United Nations Secretary-General; United Nations Conference on Trade and Development […]

A group of 87 mainland Chinese families who came to Hong Kong under talent visa schemes has lost a legal bid to challenge the government’s policy changes that affected their children’s access to publicly funded university places as dependants. High Court Judge Russell Coleman on Friday ruled that there was no irrationality in the Education Bureau’s […]

Hong Kong, July 31 (ANI): With President Donald Trump bogging the USA down in a perhaps unwinnable war against Iran, he has strengthened China's hand. Furthermore, Beijing continues to reinforce its influence on the world stage and to subtly support Russia in its own war with Ukraine and the West.Depleted American missile and weapon stocks have been known […]

New Delhi [India], July 31 (ANI): India's gross expenditure on research and development (GERD) rose to a record Rs 2.45 lakh crore in 2023-24, while R&D spending as a share of GDP increased marginally to 0.84 per cent, according to the latest government data tabled in the Rajya Sabha.Replying to an unstarred question, Minister of State (Independent […]

Kathmandu [Nepal], July 31 (ANI): Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday said that it is closely monitoring the situation following an avalanche on Pakistan's 8,047-metre Broad Peak and coordinating with Pakistani authorities to facilitate the 'swift and safe rescue' of all affected mountaineers.Nepal's Embassy in Islamabad is coordinating with all […]

Police will not charge a prominent Hong Kong basketball coach filmed slapping a student two years ago, citing insufficient evidence. In a reply to the South China Morning Post on Friday, the force said it would not prosecute Yung Kam-wah, who was arrested in June this year on suspicion of common assault for physically punishing a secondary student at Hon […]