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A sea wall at a popular selfie spot along Kennedy Town’s waterfront could soon gain grade 2 status after authorities proposed listing it as a historic structure, though experts say creative storytelling will be key to bringing the site’s heritage to life. According to a document from the Antiquities and Monuments Office, the Historic Buildings […]

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. Xi, Trump and Putin may hold trilateral meeting at next Apec forum, Kremlin says A senior […]

Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has delayed the resumption of passenger flights to Dubai and Riyadh until December at the earliest, extending the suspension of its Middle East services to nine months. The airline attributed the extended postponement to “the latest developments in the Middle East”, with services to both cities now cancelled […]

Tashkent [Uzbekistan], September 4 (ANI): The India U20 men's team suffered a 0-4 defeat against hosts Uzbekistan in their second AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers match at the Do'stlik Stadium in Tashkent on Thursday.Ulugbek Maratov opened the scoring in the 29th minute before Kuvonchbek Abraev doubled Uzbekistan's advantage with a free-kick. […]

Much has been said about Hong Kong’s vitality as a higher education hub. Yet, a radical rethink of our primary and secondary school system is equally necessary. The need for a blueprint has never been clearer. Our world is increasingly defined by the powerful forces of automation enabled by artificial intelligence (AI), geopolitical tensions and flux, as […]

(260904) -- BEIJING, Sept. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Li Shulei, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, attends a symposium to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and […]

Soon after becoming a mother, Hong Kong resident Sarah Tam enjoyed eight hours of sleep a night and yoga sessions at a post-partum care centre in neighbouring Shenzhen, where carers looked after her newborn around the clock. Tam, a 30-year-old social worker who gave birth in mid-July, spent a month at the facility in mainland China, recovering from delivery […]

Washington DC [US], September 4 (ANI): US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday (local time) said that China is "willing to play ball" with Washington on efforts to economically isolate Iran, describing Beijing as "much more responsible" than Tehran despite differences between the United States and China.Speaking during a media briefing at the White House, […]

An Asian city will eventually overtake London and New York as the world’s leading financial centre, with Hong Kong well placed to compete for the top spot given its legal predictability and low tax burden, according to the creator of a closely watched ranking of financial hubs. “It’s going to happen because it’s so tight,” said Michael Mainelli, […]

Kathmandu [Nepal], September 4 (ANI): Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has clarified that neither he nor the Ministry of Foreign Affairs nor the government has sought climate-related compensation from India, China or the United States following the devastating flash floods last week, saying Kathmandu's appeal was for the global community to recognise […]

(260903) -- NAIROBI, Sept. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A visitor looks at a laser-engraving machine exhibited by a Chinese enterprise at the 9th Kenya International Industrial Expo in Nairobi, Kenya, Sept. 3, 2026. TO GO WITH "Kenya looks to China to boost industrial upgrade" (Xinhua/Liu Qiong)

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): Legendary Indian cricketer Mithali Raj congratulated Smriti Mandhana after the India vice-captain surpassed the former's record to become the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket across all formats with a sensational 124-run innings against Hong Kong in a Group A encounter of the Women's Asia Cup 2026 at […]

DUBAI, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- Middle Eastern countries are accelerating investment in power infrastructure and cleaner energy, creating new opportunities for cooperation with Chinese companies in grids, renewables, storage and electric-vehicle charging, exhibitors said at the Middle East Energy 2026 exhibition in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE).The […]

Militarism was supposed to be defeated at the end of World War II. Eight decades later, it is returningThe anniversary of victory over militarist Japan is more than a commemoration of a distant war. It is an opportunity to ask uncomfortable questions: What exactly was defeated in 1945 and what lessons were meant to survive the victory?What was supposed to […]

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 3 (ANI): Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bengaluru Zonal Office, on Thursday issued a Provisional Attachment Order (PAO) dated September 2 under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, attaching immovable property of Rs 2.10 crore (approx.) in the form of residential plots in the case […]

New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): Belgium Defence and Trade Minister Theo Francken on Thursday talked about the growing defence cooperation with India and said New Delhi wants to rapidly expand its military-industrial base and his country has a direct security interest in that.He said in a post on X that India is a stabilising factor in South Asia and […]

Dubai [UAE], September 3 (ANI): Hong Kong Women have won the toss and opted to field against India in their Women's Asia Cup 2026 clash on Thursday in Dubai. India kick-started their campaign with a dominant victory over Thailand, powered by an exceptional top-order performance. However, they lost momentum after a flurry of wickets in the middle overs, an […]

Beijing [China], September 3 (ANI): A China-linked cyberespionage group compromised Cisco routers, hid its activity from network administrators and used the devices to monitor network traffic and search for access to other important networks, according to cybersecurity firm Sygnia. The findings were reported by The Epoch Times, citing Sygnia's investigation […]

Kyiv [Ukraine], September 3 (ANI): Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Thursday described India as a 'global superpower' and welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's emphasis on moving from "an endless war towards an end to the war" in the context of the Ukraine conflict.Sybiha, who met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Kyiv, said the visit […]

Shenzhen [China], September 3 (ANI): Former world no. 1 Kidambi Srikanth and the star men's doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty delivered sensational performances to storm into the quarterfinals of the China Masters Super 750 on Thursday.Srikanth pulled off a stunning upset over Canadian World No. 9 and recent World Championship bronze […]

BEIJING, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- People across China held commemorative activities on Thursday to mark the 81st anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.The Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-1945) was the first to break out and lasted the […]

(260904) -- KIKUUBE, Sept. 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 2, 2026 shows the Central Processing Unit of the Kingfisher Oil Development Area in Kikuube District, Uganda. Uganda has named its crude oil blend "Pearl Sweet" as an identifier in the global oil market, ahead of the country's entry into commercial oil production. President Yoweri […]

Taipei [Taiwan], September 3 (ANI): Taiwan's Tourism Administration has instructed travel agencies to take additional measures to protect and register groups travelling to China, amid Beijing's plan to introduce new rules governing the movement of people across its borders, as reported by The Taipei Times.According to The Taipei Times, China is scheduled to […]

New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will hold bilateral meetings with judicial leaders from 10 countries as the Supreme Court hosts the BRICS Chief Justices' Forum in New Delhi from September 4 to 6.The forum will bring together Chief Justices, presidents of Supreme Courts and senior judicial leaders from BRICS member […]

By Shailesh YadavNew Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement is likely to come into force in October 2026, government sources said, as the two countries look to deepen trade and economic ties following the signing of the pact earlier this year.The agreement, signed in April 2026, provides for the elimination of duties on […]

New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): India needs to accelerate its transition towards electric mobility, particularly in trucks and buses, and build domestic capacity in critical technologies and components to reduce vulnerabilities to global supply disruptions,Tarun Kapoor, Advisor to the Prime Minister  said at the 66th Society of Indian Automobile […]

New York [US], September 3 (ANI): US Open defending champion Carlos Alcaraz continued his strong start to the 2026 edition, overcoming Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 in the second round of the men's singles.Speaking after the win in an interview shared by JioStar, Alcaraz discussed his recovery after the first set, the tactical changes he made, and his […]

SHIJIAZHUANG, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- On a calm autumn evening, families paddled across Huizhi Lake in Xiong'an New Area's central green valley park, where waterbirds skimmed over reeds and trees lined the shore.The lake lies within the Baiyangdian wetland in north China's Hebei Province. Once known as the "Pearl of North China" for its vast waterways, the area […]

(260903) -- GUANGZHOU, Sept. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Guests visit Nansha Port Phase IV Container Terminal of Guangzhou Port in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Sept. 3, 2026. The Asia-Pacific Media Forum will open on Saturday in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, as the country hosts a series of events under the 2026 APEC "China Year." […]

By Vishu AdhanaTrishuli [Nepal], September 3 (ANI): A makeshift zip line has restored connectivity between communities in flood-hit Trishuli after bridges were destroyed by floods, with Nepal Police assisting in its operation.The temporary arrangement has provided a vital link for people stranded on the other side of the river following the destruction of […]

Only four of the 28 lifts at Queen Mary Hospital’s new clinical block will operate normally following minor repairs, while work must be carried out on the rest until the end of the year, according to Hong Kong’s architectural authorities. The Architectural Services Department said on Thursday only four lifts serving non‑clinical facilities at the […]

Moqi [China], September 3 (ANI): The Indian junior men's and women's hockey teams are all in readiness to defend their respective crowns at the AHF Junior Asia Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in Moqi, China, from September 4 to 13. Both teams arrive at the continental tournament with strong credentials and extensive preparation, looking to launch their […]

A Hong Kong Nepalese man is searching for his cousin who is missing after the catastrophic flood struck the Himalayan border between Nepal and Tibet. Y.B. Gurung, a 64-year-old retiree, told the South China Morning Post that he last spoke with his tour guide cousin Raju Gurung, 40, at 8am on August 26, shortly before a massive glacial collapse triggered the […]

Western media are amplifying claims Beijing hid the Nepal-Tibet disaster while concealing advocacy groups' US funding, the author has told RT Western media are using unverified claims that Beijing censored footage of the deadly Nepal-Tibet floods to promote "false narratives" about China, Hong Kong-based auth

Western media are amplifying claims Beijing hid the Nepal-Tibet disaster while concealing advocacy groups' US funding, the author has told RT Western media are using unverified claims that Beijing censored footage of the deadly Nepal-Tibet floods to promote "false narratives" about China, Hong Kong-based auth

New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): East Bengal FC have been drawn alongside Hwacheon KSPO WFC (South Korea), Ho Chi Minh City WFC (Vietnam) and 4.25 SC (North Korea) in Group B of the AFC Women's Champions League 2026-27 Group Stage, following the draw conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday.Kolkata will host Group B from […]

PRNewswireHong Kong, September 3: It is commonly perceived that multitasking is highly inefficient, with the brain often 'crashing' or scrambling when trying to do two things at once. A study co-led by Professor Yung Wing-ho, Chair Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), together with scholars from The Chinese […]

By Dr. Portia B. ConradKathmandu [Nepal], September3 (ANI): The latest incident of flash floods in Nepal has drawn the attention of the world towards the geologically fragile Himalayan region, which has been warming rapidly, experiencing glacier retreat, snowmelt and degradation of permafrost, which can remove the cement covering on the mountain slopes. In […]

Washington, DC [US], September 3 (ANI): President Donald Trump has announced that Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the United States on September 24 and said he anticipates "a lot of good things" from talks with the Chinese leader.Trump shared the date on Wednesday (local time) in a discussion with executives from the US travel sector, covering […]

By Vishu AdhanaTrishuli [Nepal], September 3 (ANI): In a deeply emotional scene at a monastery in Nepal's Trishuli, families and locals are performing prayers and last rites for loved ones who remain missing after flash floods, even as they have no confirmation whether they are dead or alive.At the monastery, people are gathering to pray for those who were […]

DUBAI, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM) -- Nasdaq Dubai welcomed the listing of US$713 million in dual-currency green bonds by Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited (ICBC).Issued under ICBC's US$20 billion Global Medium Term Note Programme via its ICBC Dubai (DIFC) Branch, the dual-tranche issuance carries the theme "China-Arab States Renewable Energy […]

(260903) -- YANGON, Sept. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Kyaw Nyi Nyi (R) of Myanmar shoots during the group K match between Brunei Darussalam and Myanmar at the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 qualifiers in Yangon, Myanmar, Sept. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Myo Kyaw Soe)

(260903) -- LOUDIMA, Sept. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony marking the shipment of the first batch of poria products from the Republic of the Congo to China under China's zero-tariff treatment is held at a poria processing plant of Feilin Group in Loudima, Bouenza Department, the Republic of the Congo, Sept. 1, 2026. The first batch of poria products from […]

A leading Hong Kong charity has called off a student eco-bag design contest meant to counter domestic violence following public backlash over its directive for pupils to draw inspiration from objects commonly linked to household abuse. Po Leung Kuk confirmed on Thursday that it had scrapped the competition, which was organised by its family crisis support […]

TIANJIN, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- The four-day China Culture Tourism Industries Expo kicked off in north China's Tianjin on Thursday, featuring 10 themed exhibition areas to showcase emerging modes and scenarios in the development of culture and tourism industries.