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A Hong Kong court has sentenced a man with an intellectual disability to two years and four months in prison for inciting subversion, promoting a pro-Taiwan party and disseminating anti-Communist Party messages, with the judge noting that his condition had affected his moral judgment. District Court Judge Stanley Chan Kwong-chi on Monday sentenced Chan […]

The Hong Kong Palace Museum signed a deal with Uzbekistan’s Islamic Civilisation Centre on Monday to collaborate on future exhibitions, academic research and other projects. The signing ceremony on Monday also marked the first official reciprocal visit by a Central Asian cultural institution since Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu led a delegation to the […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 19 (ANI): The Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) on Sunday launched a worldwide chain protest campaign from Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh, beginning with a 24-hour chain hunger strike in memory of Tibetan activist Lobga Rangzen and in protest against China's 'Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law.'Former executives […]

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 19 (ANI): The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) has commemorated the 14th anniversary of the death of Tibetan monk Lobsang Lozin, who died after setting himself on fire during a protest in Ngaba, Tibet, on July 17, 2012.According to the Tibet Advocacy Section of the Department of Information and International […]

New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): Emerging markets are expected to remain well placed in the second half of 2026, with attractive valuations, easing inflation and monetary policy support likely to sustain their relative outperformance, while investors may increasingly favour equities linked to artificial intelligence and the broader technology cycle, […]

A Hong Kong court has ordered the release of 14 defendants charged over the alleged murder of a former triad gangster five years ago, finding that prosecutors had failed to prove the deceased sustained fatal head injuries as a result of deliberate assaults rather than from boxing bouts at his gym. The High Court on Monday directed a jury to acquit the […]

Munich [Germany], July 19 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has released its Weekly Brief for July 17, highlighting recent developments concerning Uyghur human rights advocacy, international engagement, and efforts to address ongoing human rights violations in East Turkistan.This week's brief covered concerns raised over Uyghur forced labour in global […]

Washington, DC [US], July 19 (ANI): The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) has strongly criticised the latest political consultations between China and Turkey, accusing Ankara of deepening its security cooperation with Beijing at the expense of the Uyghur and other Turkic communities in East Turkistan.The criticism follows the July 16 meeting between […]

New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): India's textile sector is entering a multi-year structural upcycle, supported by China+1 sourcing, global supply-chain diversification and improving market access through trade agreements, but converting this opportunity into sustained export and market-share gains will depend on execution, productivity and manufacturing […]

HONG KONG, 20th July, 2026 (WAM) -- Menassah Distribution Company is making its international debut at the Hong Kong Book Fair 2026, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to expand the global reach of Emirati and Arabic books.The company is showcasing 800 books across 244 titles published by 50 Emirati publishing houses, offering visitors and […]

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Yew Chung International School of Hong Kong (YCIS Hong Kong) celebrates the remarkable achievement of 2026 cohort in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). This year, 2 students obtained a perfect score of 45 points; 2 students and 4 students achieved 44 points […]

Hong Kong customs officers arrested more than a dozen people and seized counterfeit merchandise worth over HK$159 million (US$20.3 million) during the World Cup period, with authorities warning of a rise in young people seeking to make “quick money” from selling such items. The Customs and Excise Department said on Monday that it had detected 50 […]

Hong Kong’s Performing Arts Expo (HKPAX), a HK$40 million (US$5 million) event scheduled for October 2026 to boost the city’s international image as a cultural centre, has cut ticket prices and diversified its programming to attract attendance during a tough global economic climate, its new leadership says. Launched by the Hong Kong Arts Development […]

Veteran Hong Kong actor, film director and producer Patrick Tse Yin has died at the age of 89, with his children asking friends and fans not to be sad, but to “keep his forever charming and smiling image in our hearts”. His children announced the death of Tse, affectionately known to film fans as “Brother Four” or “Sei Gor” in Cantonese, on […]

A Hong Kong dermatologist has received a suspended punishment after being found guilty of professional misconduct by the Medical Council for failing to prevent improper advertising on the mainland Chinese social media platform RedNote. The medical watchdog said on Monday that Dr Tinny Ho Tin-yee could be struck off the practitioners’ register for six […]

Hong Kong authorities have issued nine fixed-penalty tickets and 110 warnings to contractors since launching a citywide construction site smoking ban last Friday, according to the labour commissioner. Commissioner for Labour Sam Hui Chark-shum said on Monday that authorities had inspected more than 200 construction sites since the ban took effect, adding […]

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Cyberport has launched the city’s first hub designed specifically for one-person companies (OPCs), offering entrepreneurs a combination of trust, compliance support and preferential access to essential services that are difficult to secure elsewhere.  Announced on July 13 at the […]

Residents and restaurant operators in Hong Kong’s Eastern district were forced to fetch water repeatedly from wagons amid heavy rain after authorities failed to restore the fresh water supply in two neighbourhoods at 6am on Monday as promised, more than a day after the start of the disruption. The Water Supplies Department said supply had gradually […]

The World Cup brought in an extra HK$500 million (US$63.8 million) for Hong Kong’s catering sector this year, an industry leader has said, after restaurants and shopping centres hosted overnight viewings of the final with dim sum, snacks and milk tea. Businesses were also urged on Monday to devise creative strategies and set competitive prices to maintain […]

Hong Kong has come out on top again, but not in a good way. After earning the distinction of having the highest petrol prices in the world, we have again been named the world’s priciest residential property market in the “Mapping the World’s Prices” report released by Deutsche Bank. We managed to keep our top spot despite a 10 per cent drop in […]

Hong Kong authorities are set to roll out sweeping reforms following the conclusion of the investigation into the city’s deadliest fire in decades, including criminalising bid-rigging and overhauling fire safety and property management laws. Political observers also expected senior officials, including ministers, to take accountability for the blaze once […]

Hong Kong’s forecaster has cancelled its amber rainstorm warning but warned that unsettled weather will continue to affect the city over the next day. The Hong Kong Observatory cancelled the warning at 2.10pm. It had been reissued at 9.30am, nearly 1½ hours after the red signal was raised at 8.05am Authorities earlier urged schools to implement […]

Hong Kong’s decision to introduce its first five-year plan has prompted familiar questions. Does this signal greater government intervention at the expense of the free market? Will it make Hong Kong’s development model more similar to that of the mainland? Could it overlap with the annual policy address and budget? And without detailed key performance […]

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) has begun to realise tangible results from its merger with the Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI), completed in April 2026, with new combinations of AI and advanced materials appearing among the […]

An elderly Hong Kong tourist has been left in a coma after falling off a quad bike in Japan. The Immigration Department said on Sunday that it had been in contact with the Chinese foreign ministry’s arm in Hong Kong and the Chinese consulate in Fukuoka to understand the situation after receiving a request for help from the woman’s family. It added that […]

Washington’s decision to end sanctions on nine Hong Kong and mainland Chinese officials, including Secretary for Justice Paul Lam Ting-kwok and two national security staffers, is an olive branch from the US to China to improve relations after their two presidents met in May, political observers have said. They and legal experts said the lifting of […]

Hong Kong police have arrested a 37-year-old man after a photo circulating online showed him riding a motorcycle with a young child and another passenger. The traffic investigation unit of New Territories North arrested the man on Sunday morning on suspicion of carrying more than one passenger and a child aged below eight. The suspect remained in police […]

Around 10,000 homes in Hong Kong’s Eastern district face a 24-hour fresh water supply disruption following a sudden pipe burst, with authorities expecting service to resume on Monday morning. The Water Supplies Department received reports of the disruption in Shau Kei Wan at around 6am on Sunday and immediately deployed staff to investigate. According to […]

Hong Kong’s development minister has vowed to tighten monitoring of contractors and explore harsher penalties for industry misconduct following criticisms that the government’s reliance on their self-supervision was partly to blame for the deadly Tai Po blaze. But Bernadette Linn Hon-ho also defended the current regulatory system, stressing that […]

Hong Kong should serve as a hub for the commercialisation of artificial intelligence and as a strategic base for mainland Chinese AI companies expanding overseas, the city’s finance chief has said, while noting the risks and challenges of the technology. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po’s comments followed a speech on Friday by Chinese President Xi […]

In the second of a five-part Health Matters wellness series on ageing in Hong Kong, Lo Hoi-ying examines rising social isolation among the elderly, its serious health risks and how activities and community support are helping seniors stay socially engaged. For Lee Chor-kwan, an 89-year-old living alone in Hong Kong, mealtimes are often lonely. But the […]

Hong Kong is seeking to promote itself as a city that visitors “feel” rather than merely see under a new global tourism campaign highlighting experiences ranging from mahjong games and tram rides to hidden beaches and Kai Tak Stadium. Tourism Board executive director Anthony Lau Chun-hon told the South China Morning Post on Sunday that the “Only in […]

A Hong Kong student who falsely claimed to have planted explosives in the exams authority’s office has been charged and granted bail. Liu Yuet-lam, 19, appeared before West Kowloon Court on Monday to face one count of bomb hoaxes. She allegedly spread the false information last Friday by claiming that a bomb had been planted at the Hong Kong Examinations […]

Hong Kong will press ahead with its new dog-friendly dining scheme despite a public backlash and the withdrawal of 11 participating restaurants, the environment minister has said, describing the situation as part of an initial adjustment period. Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan said on Sunday that authorities would step up inspections and […]

An intergovernmental mediation body headquartered in Hong Kong has resolved at least one more dispute since settling a case involving parties from Singapore and mainland China, as the number of signatory states grew to 46 and contracting nations reached 16. Teresa Cheng Yeuk-wah, secretary general of the International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed), […]

Homeowners of a fire-hit Hong Kong estate have demanded greater clarity on the condition of their flats after a six-hour extraordinary general meeting on Sunday, during which they rejected an audit report but supported holding another session within two months. Hop On Management Company, the government-appointed administrator of Wang Fuk Court, reportedly […]

Hong Kong’s lawmakers have embarked on an unprecedented week-long study visit to Beijing, with the Legislative Council’s president saying the trip would help their work of ensuring the city better aligns with national development. Starry Lee Wai-king on Sunday highlighted the significance of the trip, which marks the first time the entire legislature […]

Smaller, family-run businesses in mainland China are embracing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) more readily than large enterprises, while market agility and steady power supplies will determine the winners of the global AI race, industry leaders have said at a forum in Indonesia. Panel speakers at the inaugural Nusa Dua Forum in Bali, organised on […]

Hong Kong students can benefit from taking a gap year after taking the university entrance exam but should set clear goals for their future, education sector experts have said, pointing to the increasing value of applicants with experience outside the classroom. NGOs and experts said that setting aside a year for internships, volunteer work or exchange […]

SHANGHAI, China: On July 17, Chinese President Xi Jinping presented China as a leader of a new global system for artificial intelligence (AI). He used the country's top technology conference to promote open-source AI and challenge the United States' influence over how rules for this fast-growing sector are set. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the World […]

Official support and collaboration with private capital are critical for sovereign wealth funds to succeed, the head of Hong Kong’s government-owned investment vehicle has said, as she spelled out strategies needed to deliver high returns. At the inaugural Nusa Dua Forum organised by the South China Morning Post and Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund […]

Hong Kong has embarked on the path of drawing up its first five-year plan – a significant moment in its history. Hong Kong’s first five-year plan should be more than a local economic blueprint. Properly conceived, it should define how the city contributes to China’s national development while preserving the global connections that make Hong Kong […]

Tears, anger and exhaustion marked the conclusion of an inquiry into the deadly fire at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court, as survivors condemned government departments for passing the buck and demanded accountability. An independent committee investigating the Tai Po fire, which killed 168 people and displaced about 5,000 residents last November, wrapped up its […]

The recent resignation of Keir Starmer as Britain’s prime minister has reignited a debate over the United Kingdom’s post-Brexit identity – and talk of rejoining the European Union. Over the past decade, has Britain’s decision to exit the EU returned the UK to its splendid isolation – or merely a splendid squalor? It may seem a far-fetched idea but […]

WASHINGTON, D.C./BRASILIA: The United States has imposed 25 percent tariffs on many imports from Brazil while granting a broader-than-expected list of exemptions, marking the first use of the Trump administration's new trade strategy that could eventually be extended to other major trading partners. The tariffs, announced by the Office of the U.S. Trade […]