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Hong Kong lawmakers have raised concerns about the hefty cost of developing a flagship tech hub and a neighbouring wetland park near the city’s border with mainland China, as the government seeks to secure a fresh HK$27 billion for the second round of works. During a Legislative Council development panel meeting on Tuesday, government officials explained […]

Warning: graphic content follows. Slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung’s dismembered remains were found inside a rural village flat that reeked of disinfectant when police arrived at the scene three days after the model’s alleged murder, a court has heard. A police detective involved in the investigation said on Tuesday that officers cordoned […]

US-based Delta Air Lines has expressed confidence that the quality of its service will help it win a share of Hong Kong’s fiercely competitive aviation market, saying demand for its recently relaunched route to Los Angeles has exceeded expectations, driven by corporate bookings. Jeff Moomaw, the airline’s vice-president for Asia-Pacific, said on Tuesday […]

A Hong Kong beautician has been sentenced to four years in jail for tricking two friends into forced labour and confinement in Myanmar’s notorious “KK Park” scam farm, with a judge slamming her actions as “vicious and inhumane”. District Court Judge Adriana Noelle Tse Ching on Tuesday said the 33-year-old defendant, Poon Sum-yi, had premeditated […]

A former Deliveroo rider who suffered severe brain injuries in a traffic accident has taken the platform to a Hong Kong court to seek compensation, arguing that resolving the legal question of his employment status at the time of the accident warrants a full trial. In the District Court on Tuesday, Deliveroo’s Hong Kong liquidator applied to strike out […]

TIANJIN, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Bernd Einmeier's recent visit to Tianjin, a port city in northern China, allowed him to see China's development and transformation firsthand."This is exactly what is important to me: to meet my Chinese friends, to learn from China, to take the best out of China and bring it to German society, and to talk in Germany about China's […]

BEIJING, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- China's major industrial firms posted strong profit growth in the first nine months of 2026, driven by robust gains in the electronics industry and high-tech manufacturing, official data showed Tuesday.Profits of major industrial firms with an annual main business revenue of at least 20 million yuan (about 2.98 million U.S. […]

The abrupt suspension of Hong Kong’s first waste-to-energy incinerator after a fire is a stark warning against relying too heavily on the HK$31.3 billion (US$4 billion) plant, environmentalists have said, while a former lawmaker has urged the government to keep its landfill-free timetable on track. Monday’s blaze broke out on the roof of the third […]

BEIJING, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Even after watching the Chinese drama series "The Early Spring," Vietnamese marketing analyst Pham Thi Thuy Linh kept listening to its soundtrack every day -- not just for the story, but for the moments that felt deeply familiar, echoing experiences from her own life."Although I cannot understand all the lyrics, they still touch […]

Munich [Germany], October 27 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has highlighted growing concerns over human rights violations in East Turkistan, transnational repression targeting Uyghurs abroad and alleged forced labour in emerging industries, according to its weekly brief.The brief covered an interview with WUC President Dolkun Isa on Polish […]

(Photo credit: Shawn Dowd)FUT Esports and BetBoom Team won their Round 3 High matches Monday to become the first two teams to clinch their spots in the playoff stage of the PGL Masters event in Bucharest, Romania.FUT rallied past Team Vitality 2-1 and BetBoom blanked Natus Vincere 2-0. The losing sides remain alive, still one win away from earning […]

Hong Kong, October 27 (ANI): The ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) would like the world to think China is a benevolent power for good in the world, and that its only ambition is "win-win" outcomes for everybody. However, only the gullible would actually believe such hype and spin that Beijing puts out.China's desire to dominate global affairs is evident […]

New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): Raising sharp questions regarding India's foreign policy and regional governance, Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Rajeev Rai on Tuesday criticised the Centre's diplomatic stance toward China.Reflecting on the BRICS Parliamentary Forum hosted at Samvidhan Sadan in New Delhi, MP Rajeev Rai stressed that international forums must […]

BEIJING, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. government's latest proposed rules on outbound investment in China are set to tighten the screws on American businesses yet again. Far from protecting U.S. interests, this move politicizes normal business activity, undermines market principles and fuels uncertainty in China-U.S. economic relations.The U.S. Treasury's […]

ABU DHABI, 27th October, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the People's Republic of China over an earthquake which struck Baqen County in the Xizang region, and resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the […]

Two service disruptions at Lam Tin station within 15 hours earlier this month were linked, with a failed rubber insulating component causing an overloaded cable connection, the MTR Corporation has said. In a paper submitted to the Legislative Council’s transport panel on Tuesday, the rail operator said its preliminary investigation found that the […]

Hong Kong’s planned university towns in the Northern Metropolis are being designed to attract the world’s finest students and scholars, the city’s leader has said at a global education summit, as overseas institutions expressed interest but called for partnership incentives. Lawmakers have urged the government to increase the loan quota to help […]

GUANGZHOU, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- The opening ceremony for the "Sharp Knife 2026" joint army counter-terrorism training between China and Indonesia was held in south China's Guangdong Province on Tuesday.Following the opening ceremony, troops from both countries are scheduled to begin specialized training in reconnaissance, communications, unmanned systems, […]

(261027) -- TANGSHAN, Oct. 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A farmer harvests white radishes at a field in Fengnan District of Tangshan City, north China's Hebei Province, Oct. 26, 2026. In recent years, Fengnan District has prioritized the development of distinctive agricultural products as a key engine for local rural revitalization. By promoting collaboration among […]

More than 10,000 households in Hong Kong’s Eastern district have been left without fresh water after a pipe burst in Shau Kei Wan – marking the area’s second major outage in three months – forcing restaurants to close and sending residents queuing into the streets for emergency supplies. According to the Water Supplies Department, emergency repairs […]

BERLIN, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- As two major economies with close business ties and complementary strengths, China and Germany have much to gain from deeper engagement and collaboration.German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier's state visit to China, the first in nearly eight years, offers an opportunity to strengthen the foundation of China-Germany economic […]

ULAN BATOR, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- A subsidiary of a Japanese telecom firm is under fire and facing legal consequences after its executives' activities sparked a massive wildfire in Mongolia near the Chinese border, which burned an area more than twice the size of Tokyo.The fire broke out on Oct. 8 in the Numrug Strictly Protected Area, one of eastern […]

BISHKEK, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- The Communist Party of China (CPC) possesses unique qualities that enable effective long-term governance of China, an experience a Kyrgyz political analyst said is enlightening and inspiring to other nations.Noting that the fifth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the CPC focuses on strengthening full and rigorous […]

PRNewswireShanghai [China], October 27: Scarlett, an Indonesian beauty and personal care brand founded in 2017, has been selected as the only Indonesian brand featured in BeautyMatter ASIA15 2026, an annual program recognizing Asia's most promising independent beauty brands. This marks another milestone in Scarlett's journey to bring Indonesian beauty to a […]

New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): Artificial intelligence (AI) investment may not translate into broader economic gains for China in the near term, as weak domestic demand and limited monetisation constrain its impact despite expanding investments in technology and industrial applications, Fitch Ratings said.In its report, Fitch said AI was becoming an […]

Almost 2,000 customers of Hong Kong Airlines and two electrical appliance retailers received suspected scam calls following personal data leaks, the city’s privacy watchdog has found. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) said on Monday it had received 23 complaints and 20 inquiries about the suspected breaches involving the […]

New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has warned that disruptions to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC) operations could adversely affect its business, highlighting the critical role of the Taiwanese chipmaker in the global supply chain powering advanced AI systems.In its registration statement filed […]

New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu will spearhead India's campaign at the 2026 World Weightlifting Championships, scheduled to take place at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Centre in China from October 27 to November 8.Indian fans will be able to watch the championships live via streaming. The competition in Ningbo will mark the […]

This article was first published on October 27, 1971. Hongkong’s royal welcome for Princess Anne Princess Anne, radiant in a stylish knee-length beige suit and a matching wide-brimmed hat, flew in yesterday (October 26, 1971) to a warm welcome from the people of Hong Kong. She begins her official visits today (October 27, 1971) – a public holiday – […]

(261027) -- SHANGHAI, Oct. 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 12, 2026 shows a view of a test center of CARIZON in east China's Shanghai. Volkswagen has been developing its autonomous driving technology in China through CARIZON, a joint venture between its software subsidiary CARIAD and Chinese technology company Horizon Robotics. TO GO WITH […]

(261027) -- SINPHYONG, Oct. 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A completion ceremony for the renovation project for Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) martyrs' cemeteries is held in Sinphyong County, North Hwanghae Province of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Oct. 24, 2026. A completion ceremony for the renovation project for the CPV martyrs' cemeteries […]

Hong Kong’s determination to become a hub for everything – innovation, finance, trade, culture and sport – appears to know no bounds. Now, Halloween has been added to the list. The city is aiming to become Asia’s premier destination for the annual spookfest. Of all the regional hubs Hong Kong wishes to become, this is one of the more unlikely. But […]

In September, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu unveiled the city’s first five-year plan along with his policy address, highlighting Hong Kong’s strategic role in promoting the greater use of the yuan outside mainland China as a key priority. In the first of a four-part series on the internationalisation of the yuan, Lam Ka-sing and Denise Tsang examine […]

The long wait for criminal cases to be heard in Hong Kong’s courts could persist because of a surge in fraud and money laundering litigation, the judiciary has warned, as the Law Society suggested extending sitting hours into the evening. In a paper submitted to the Legislative Council’s panel on administration of justice and legal services, the […]

Finance ministers from 21 Asia-Pacific economies recently met in Hong Kong, the first time the city has hosted them. A practical question sits one level down. Picture the treasury team of a company running its regional business from Hong Kong. It arranges funding in several currencies, pays across markets and manages the risks that follow. Its question is: […]

Busan [South Korea], October 26 (ANI): Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, in Busan, South Korea, used a high-level ministerial roundtable on World Maritime Day and talks with South Korea's marine equipment industry to press one case: India wants maritime rules that every country can put into practice, and partners […]

New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urged BRICS parliaments to champion ethical, responsible and transparent technology with paramount human oversight, according to a press release issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat.Addressing the plenary sessions of the ongoing 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, Birla said BRICS nations, […]

New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): An Iranian parliamentary delegation has described India as a country with "incredible potential" and invited Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to visit Iran to strengthen bilateral trade, economic ties and parliamentary exchanges, on the sidelines of the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi.Speaking to ANI, Iranian MP […]

New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has invited South Korean marine equipment manufacturers and shipbuilders to invest in India's maritime sector, highlighting an estimated demand pipeline of over 400 vessels worth approximately USD 23 billion from government entities over the next 10 […]

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Apple's first foldable iPhone reached stores around the world on October 23, with early demand for the roughly US$2,000 device outstripping limited supplies as the technology giant makes its first move into a smartphone category long dominated by rivals. Estimated delivery dates for the iPhone Duo slipped to late January within […]

New Delhi [India],October 26 (ANI): International hockey will return to Punjab as red-hot India prepare to defend their title at the men's Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) 2026, which begins in Jalandhar on October 27. India will be joined by Japan, China, Malaysia, South Korea and Bangladesh in the six-team continental tournament, according to Hockey India […]

PRNewswireSingapore, October 26: The Singapore Urban Mobility Week (SUMW) 2026 will bring together urban land transport professionals, industry leaders and innovators from around the world to explore how emerging technologies, innovation and partnerships can help cities build smarter, more sustainable and more connected transport systems. More than 8,000 […]

Tokyo [Japan], October 26 (ANI): The Tibetan Community Japan (TCJ) has formally transitioned to a new board following a handover ceremony presided over by Lobsang Choedak, Representative of the Office of Tibet Japan and East Asia, at the Tibet House office on Sunday, according to a report by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA).The ceremony marked the […]

PRNewswireHong Kong, October 26: Fructose is an important nutrient, which despite having a chemical structure very similar to that of glucose, is metabolised very differently in the body. Research into fructose metabolism and its regulation of metabolism in the human body has in recent years become a frontier topic in the life sciences and medicine. A new […]

(261026) -- ADDIS ABABA, Oct. 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A contestant presents herself at Face of Ethiopia, a Chinese company-sponsored fashion show, held in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, on Oct. 25, 2026. TO GO WITH "Chinese-sponsored fashion show promotes Ethiopian culture, tourism" (Photo by Michael Tewelde/Xinhua)