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Pet-friendly caterers in Hong Kong say a new licence allowing dogs in restaurants from July could lift business by up to 20 per cent, after 1,000 operators secured places in the scheme’s first ballot. The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) on Friday held a ballot to select 1,000 restaurants, after receiving 1,615 eligible applications since […]

Hong Kong can be “more than New York and Silicon Valley combined” by positioning itself as a hub integrating global financial depth with technological innovation and manufacturing capacity, the city’s finance chief has said. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said at a financial forum on Friday that Hong Kong had a unique edge over New York and […]

A Hong Kong retiree has received 40 hours of community service for slapping a five-year-old boy who threw a tantrum and berated his domestic helper at a shopping centre earlier this year. Lok Kam-ming, 61, returned to Tuen Mun Court on Friday to be sentenced for what his lawyer described as an incident arising from the “unfortunate encounter” between […]

A Hong Kong school recovering from the tragic suicides of a Primary Six pupil and her mother does not suffer from intense academic pressure, a student and the vice-principal have said, stressing that promotion to its secondary section is automatic. Their remarks were made on Friday as an experienced psychologist advised against allowing surviving relatives […]

LANZHOU, June 12 (Xinhua) -- A fresh study by Chinese scientists has revealed that the cascade effects of increasingly frequent wildfires under climate warming will drive irreversible degradation of permafrost ecosystems of the northern high-latitude permafrost zone, according to the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources (NIEER), Chinese […]

PRNewswireHong Kong, June 12: HashKey Holdings Limited ('HashKey' or the 'Company', Stock Code: 3887) today issued a voluntary announcement that the Board has resolved to conduct on-market share repurchases with the Group's own funds (excluding proceeds from the global offering) in an aggregate amount not exceeding HKD100 million, pursuant to the Share […]

New Delhi [India], June 12 (ANI): Indian equity markets staged a sharp recovery on Friday morning as global stock indices turned green, dusting off recent geopolitical cues. The BSE SENSEX started at 74,742.65 points, up by 910.10 points or 1.23 per cent. Similarly, the NSE NIFTY 50 began at 23,432.70 points, advancing 271.10 points or 1.17 per centAjay […]

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. Was Xi’s stance on North Korea military ties also a message for US, Russia? During his […]

A mechanical technician has died after he was injured and left unconscious during an inspection of an amusement ride at a Hong Kong theme park. Police received a report at 9.08am on Friday that the 63-year-old man was found unconscious in Ocean Park’s mountain area, with injuries to his head and shoulders. Emergency personnel transported the victim to […]

Hong Kong’s catering industry is aiming for 6 to 8 per cent business growth during this year’s Fifa World Cup, with the sector exploring creative ways to attract customers and keep fans from travelling to mainland China, despite time differences for matches. Edward Leung Hei, chairman of the Hong Kong Feast and Retreat Association, said on Friday that […]

by Xinhua writers Liu Yinglun, Zheng JingxiaHONG KONG, June 12 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong has dethroned Switzerland as the world's largest booking center for cross-border wealth, about two years earlier than market expectations, as its booming financial market creates and grows wealth.Hong Kong's cross-border wealth assets rose 10.7 percent to 2.95 trillion U.S. […]

New Delhi [India], June 12 (ANI): Significant hurdles remain before the proposed India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement can be finalised, UK Member of Parliament Bob Blackman said, cautioning that 'a lot of work' is still required to bridge gaps in market access, professional services and tariffs.The British MP emphasised that the ongoing […]

This article was first published on June 13, 1966 36 feared dead in storm horror At least 36 people are feared to have died in the fierce floods following one of the worst rainstorms in Hongkong’s history. Last night (June 12, 1966) officials— still working on rescue operations — revealed that 32 people were still missing, and 33 were injured. More […]

(260612) -- PARIS, June 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A performance is staged at an event hosted by the Permanent Delegation of China to UNESCO and the UNESCO "Silk Road" project at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France, June 10, 2026. The International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations was celebrated here on Wednesday. Proposed by China and co-sponsored by […]

(260612) -- UNITED NATIONS, June 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A thematic event is organized by the Permanent Mission of China to the United Nations, at the UN headquarters in New York on June 10, 2026. The International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations was celebrated here on Wednesday. Proposed by China and co-sponsored by over 80 countries, a resolution […]

(260612) -- BAHIA, June 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Visitors experience virtual reality (VR) interactive equipment during the 20th Bahia Farm Show in Luis Eduardo Magalhaes of Bahia State, Brazil, June 10, 2026. With an exhibition area of 380,000 square meters, the 20th Bahia Farm Show is held here from June 8 to 13, bringing together more than 500 exhibitors. […]

(260612) -- VIENNA, June 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Musicians perform at an event on the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations in Vienna, Austria, June 10, 2026. The International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations was celebrated here on Wednesday. Proposed by China and co-sponsored by over 80 countries, a resolution adopted by the UN General […]

BEIJING, June 12 (Xinhua) -- Experts called for the wise use of artificial intelligence (AI) to expand the reach and boost the appeal of Chinese civilization during a one-day forum held in Beijing.The First Forum on the Communication Power and Influence of Chinese Civilization took place on Wednesday, coinciding with the International Day for Dialogue among […]

SHANGHAI, China: BYD Chairman Wang Chuanfu has said the Chinese automaker aims to become the world's largest carmaker within five years, outlining an ambitious growth target as the company works to reassure investors following a sharp decline in its share price. Speaking at BYD's annual shareholder meeting in Shenzhen, Wang told investors he believes the […]

By Binod Prasad AdhikariBhojpur [Nepal], June 12 (ANI): For three decades, Ashok Karki's family has tended to the towering Elaeocarpus ganitrus or Rudraksha trees that define the landscape of the Makalu Himalayan region. Once a product sold primarily to Hindu pilgrims in India, the Rudraksha has become a high-stakes commodity, driving a massive economic […]

PURSAT, Cambodia, June 12 (Xinhua) -- Built by a Chinese company here in Cambodia's western Pursat province, the nation's tallest bridge is earning widespread praise for unlocking trade and travel across the Stung Russei Chrum River valley.Constructed by the China Road and Bridge Corporation and opened in May last year, the 80-meter-tall Techo Santepheap […]

Before Scott Pelley was fired from 60 Minutes last week, he accused CBS’s editor-in-chief of “murdering” the programme he had served for over two decades. For a show that once defined hard-edged journalism, his dismissal raises questions about what institutional independence means. The split followed a tense staff meeting in which Pelley confronted […]

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Nearly one in ten people in Hong Kong now live with diabetes, and the city’s burden is growing. An ageing population, shifting lifestyles, and a substantial number of undiagnosed cases have combined to make diabetes an increasingly urgent public-health challenge2,3. For people […]

A sea of 500 tents covered the white sands of remote Ham Tin Wan in Sai Kung during a recent holiday, turning one of Hong Kong’s most scenic beaches into a makeshift campsite for crowds of overnight visitors. Some of the campers had joined tours from mainland China for the Labour Day “golden week” holiday, sleeping in rows of identical tents and […]

Prices for some new homes in Hong Kong have rebounded by as much as a third from the housing market’s lowest level a few years ago amid robust demand, according to analysts. Developers have priced new units this year in Tseung Kwan O, Wong Chuk Hang and Tai Wai between 7 and 36 per cent higher than those sold in the same projects or in the same districts […]

(260611) -- ADDIS ABABA, June 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Erastus Mwencha, former deputy chairperson of the AU Commission and current chairperson of the Board of Equity Bank Kenya, delivers a speech during the 2026 China-Africa Think Tank Energy Forum in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, on June 11, 2026. Officials and experts from China and African countries […]

(260612) -- MEXICO CITY, June 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City, Mexico, June 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Muzi)

Washington DC [US], June 11 (ANI): The organisation has welcomed a motion introduced in the Canadian Senate on June 9 by Senator Leo Housakos, urging the Government of Canada to call for the immediate release of Dr Gulshan Abbas, according to a press release issued by Campaign For Uyghurs (CFU).CFU noted that the motion comes just ahead of Dr Abbas's 64th […]

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 11 (ANI): In a major boost to India's space industry, the Indian Government has granted support to Indian space infrastructure company Astrobase for its rocket engine, as per a statement by the company. As per the release, the company has been selected for support under the 'Technology Adoption Fund (TAF) of the Indian […]

(260611) -- BEIJING, June 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, addresses the World Convergence Summit for Growth via video link at the invitation of the French government, on June 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

(260611) -- PURSAT, June 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A pick-up truck runs on the Techo Santepheap Russei Chrum Bridge in Pursat province, Cambodia on June 9, 2026. Built by a Chinese company here in Cambodia's western Pursat province, the nation's tallest bridge is earning widespread praise for unlocking trade and travel across the Stung Russei Chrum River valley. […]

Hong Kong’s heritage advisers have endorsed designating a nearly 180-year-old temple and the city’s only mosque inside a prison as statutory monuments. The Antiquities Advisory Board proposed at a meeting on Thursday that Hung Shing Temple in Wan Chai and Stanley Mosque in Stanley Prison be elevated by the Antiquities Authority to the city’s highest […]

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Hong Kong Academy (HKA) has long been recognised as a leading international IB World School. As they wrap up their 25th anniversary celebrations and look forward to the next academic year the school is proud to unveil an exciting addition to its Early Childhood programming: The […]

(260611) -- ADDIS ABABA, June 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chen Hai (2nd R), Chinese ambassador to Ethiopia, and Kindeya Gebrehiwot (1st R), state minister at Ethiopia's ministry of education, attend a Chinese cultural experience event after the signing ceremony in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on June 10, 2026. China and Ethiopia have signed a cooperation agreement to […]

HEFEI, June 11 (Xinhua) -- As dusk settles over Huizhou Ancient City in Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province, processions carrying fish-shaped lanterns wind their way through stone-paved streets.Vendors at an intangible cultural heritage night market call out to passersby, while visitors sip tea and enjoy the scenery at nearby teahouses. The atmosphere […]

(260611) -- JOHANNESBURG, June 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit the South Africa Infrastructure Expo in Johannesburg, South Africa, June 10, 2026. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Chinese manufacturers shine at South Africa infrastructure expo" (Xinhua/Chen Wei)

(260611) -- BEIJING, June 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The First Forum on the Communication Power and Influence of Chinese Civilization is held at the Beijing Foreign Studies University in Beijing, capital of China, June 10, 2026. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Experts highlight AI's role in boosting appeal of Chinese civilization" (Xinhua/Wei Mengjia)

As more and more Central and Eastern European food companies are embracing the Chinese market, some are also seeking deeper cooperation with China.WARSAW, June 11 (Xinhua) -- Speaking about his visit to Ningbo in east China's Zhejiang Province last year, Ritch Doci, administrator of Doci Olive Oil from Albania, was excited to share with Xinhua how he was […]

New Delhi [India], June 11 (ANI): While US inventories and China's lower crude imports have helped ease pressure in the global oil market, falling refinery activity and increasing domestic demand constraints may tighten supplies if China increases imports in the coming months, according to a report by ANZ. China's crude imports have dropped from about 12.5 […]

(260611) -- LINYI, June 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Vladyslav Shchurov (L) of Ukraine spikes during the men's pool 3 match between China and Ukraine at the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) in Linyi, east China's Shandong Province, June 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)

A Hong Kong woman who has accused her former school teacher of sexually assaulting her over a period of nearly five years has told the court she initially feared reporting the case because it would cause him serious repercussions. The defendant, Cheng Hon-sze, 32, appeared in court on Thursday where he pleaded not guilty to nine counts of indecent assault […]

Despite warnings from the EU, Serbias government has granted citizenship to four times as many Russian nationals as to all other foreign citizens combined this year -- including individuals under international sanctions, anRFE/RL investigation has found.Serbia grants citizenship through an expedited national interest procedure -- a practice that could […]

About 50,000 regular users of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge will soon be able to pass through new immigration e-channels without stopping or displaying their identity cards, as facial recognition will be used for clearance. Or Chung-yuk, assistant director of information systems at the Immigration Department, said on Thursday that Hong Kong permanent […]

BEIJING, June 11 (Xinhua) -- Zhongguancun, China's "Silicon Valley," is at the forefront of innovation. In recent years, Beijing has used Zhongguancun as a testing ground for new reforms, rolling out pilot policies, improving the business environment, and fostering a supportive ecosystem for emerging industries.

BEIJING, June 11 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced sanctions against Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and his relatives on Thursday.The spokesperson said Gilberto Teodoro Jr. repeatedly made irresponsible remarks on China, which undermines China's legitimate interests and sabotages China-Philippines relations.To […]