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More than 1,000 applicants have registered for a new combined test for taxi and ride-hailing services in Hong Kong, as lawmakers expect more people to sign up to meet demand for ride-hailing drivers once the city’s regulatory regime takes effect next year. The initial response came after the Transport Department replaced the stand-alone taxi driver […]

Hong Kong authorities have set up fences and surveillance cameras at a reservoir and warned they could take legal action against trespassers, after a group was filmed entering a spillway to take photos while the facility was discharging water. A South China Morning Post reporter observed on Tuesday that two barriers and a surveillance camera had been set up […]

Hong Kong-based conglomerate Jardine Matheson has said it ended a 44-year-old undergraduate scholarship programme for Oxford and Cambridge universities to “maximise impact” for more students, while a former recipient has called the scheme a “life-changing” opportunity. Students starting their studies later this year will be the final cohort of […]

A Hong Kong civil servant has been charged with misconduct in public office for allegedly issuing bogus fixed-penalty littering notices to five people, triggering court-issued arrest warrants and the wrongful arrest of an innocent person. Law Yui, a 41-year-old foreman with the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD), was charged by the Independent […]

A Hong Kong shipping industry body has estimated that as many as 80 of its ships and 1,600 seafarers are stuck in or near the Strait of Hormuz, with the sector forced to contend with more than five months of on-and-off conflict in the Middle East. Richard Hext, chairman of the Hong Kong Shipowners Association, shared the figures on Tuesday as the industry […]

Hong Kong’s retail sales rose by 4.6 per cent year on year in June, extending the growth streak to 14 months, with the government expecting continued economic growth, rising incomes and a steady increase in visitors to support the sector. The value of retail sales for the month reached HK$31.5 billion (US$4.01 billion) with the retail sales in the first […]

The internet cafe was supposed to become obsolete. Instead, it has become indispensable. Across East Asia, these businesses are quietly evolving into temporary homes, budget hotels, co-working spaces and, for some, an unofficial social safety net. The debate in Hong Kong over overnight internet cafes is simply the newest chapter in a much bigger regional […]

The alleged ringleader in the fatal assault of an entrepreneur during a bar fight last month has told a Hong Kong court that he was deprived of basic necessities while being held in a “filthy” police cell. Tsang Wai-ching, 40, was escorted to Kowloon City Court on Tuesday to face a murder charge over the attack on 32-year-old Issac Yeung Kam-chuen at an […]

New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): Former Indian Ambassador to Iran Dinkar P Srivastava questioned Pakistan's military over its recent remarks invoking religious references while commenting on India-Afghanistan ties, asking how Islamabad explains its long-standing partnerships with the United States and China.Reacting to the comments made by Pakistan Armed […]

PRNewswireKuala Lumpur [Malaysia], August 4: Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown has been honoured with a Commendation (Hospitality) at the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) Awards, recognising its contemporary design inspired by Malaysian influences. Designed by world-renowned Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, the hotel reflects a harmonious blend […]

The Li Ka Shing Foundation has partnered with The Walt Disney Company to offer 24,000 foreign domestic helpers free tickets to watch the latest Toy Story movie in the newest collaboration between the organisations to support Hong Kong’s migrant workers. The charitable foundation, established by tycoon Li Ka-shing, said on Tuesday that screenings for Toy […]

Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog has warned of suspected fraudulent e-visa application websites, including for the UK and US, which request personal data from unsuspecting applicants, with victims suffering losses of up to HK$1,700 (US$216). The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data said on Monday that it had received 16 inquiries or complaints […]

PRNewswireSingapore, August 4: Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today announced that it will be the Official Payment Partner for the Maroon 5 Asia 2027 Tour. The partnership reinforces Visa's deepening commitment to Asia Pacific's vibrant music and cultural scene, delivering presale access and elevated experiences for fans in the region.Maroon 5, […]

Shenzhen’s health authorities have issued a warning to private medical service providers, urging them to halt unauthorised operations and marketing activities in Hong Kong after local officials alerted their mainland Chinese counterparts to an unlicensed dental practice in the city. The warning from the Public Hygiene and Health Commission of Shenzhen […]

Hong Kong authorities have been urged to speed up pipe replacement and monitoring after three ruptures in the same area within a week raised fresh concerns about ageing water infrastructure. The latest burst pipe in Tuen Mun follows a series of leaks in recent months, including similar ruptures in Kwai Chung and Shau Kei Wan. The latter incident affected […]

A 65-year-old repeat sex offender in Hong Kong has been jailed after he was seen groping a secondary school student on a bus two months ago in a widely circulated online video. West Kowloon Court on Tuesday sentenced former household hardware salesman William Wu Yiu-shing to four months in prison for the offence, which garnered widespread attention after a […]

Hong Kong, August 4 (ANI): Chairman Xi Jinping continues to repair the upper echelons of China's military - the People's Liberation Army (PLA) - as key figures arrive and depart in disgrace in regular succession.The reason for the top brass' decimation is none other than Xi himself, who personally promotes these figures and then discards them when they fail […]

by Vladislava ChuguevaMOSCOW, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- As the midday sun rays glide over the exquisite carvings of the main entrance of Moscow's Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy, rows of elegant retro and modern cars await visitors to admire their sleek designs and learn their remarkable history.The ProDvizhenie (Moving Forward) car festival, one of […]

GUIYANG, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- For Worawit Boonkate, a Thai youth born in the 1990s, three years of academic training in China has enabled him to become a competent artificial intelligence (AI) specialist and built a strong springboard for his professional future.Having majored in communication engineering as an undergraduate in Thailand, he had no prior […]

Washington DC [US], August 4 (ANI): As part of its effort to downsize America's global diplomatic footprint, the US State Department has notified Congress of plans to close five consulates in Canada, Japan, Indonesia, Cameroon and Grenada.According to Reuters, the State Department informed some congressional committees late last week that it intends to shut […]

Hong Kong delivery rider Raj Bhattarai* felt the pain – both physically and financially – after a vehicle rear-ended his motorcycle on the job about a year ago. Bhattarai, who is in his forties, spent a month on sick leave with a back injury and waited 10 months before he received compensation for the accident. The payout was a paltry HK$3,000 […]

(260803) -- YAOUNDE, Aug. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Guests take a group photo with program student trainees after the launching ceremony in Yaounde, Cameroon, Aug. 3, 2026. China First Highway Engineering Co., Ltd. (CFHEC) launched a training initiative Monday to build local expertise in Cameroon. The Seagull Talent Program was launched in the capital, Yaounde, […]

BEIJING, China: China's military carried out joint air and naval drills near the disputed Scarborough Shoal on August 1, according to a statement from the People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command. The exercises took place in the waters and airspace around the shoal, which China calls Huangyan Dao. The Chinese military said the drills were a […]

Dhaka [Bangladesh], August 3 (ANI): Admiral Steve Koehler, Commander of the US Pacific Fleet, will arrive in Dhaka on Tuesday for a three-day official visit from August 4 to 6, aimed at boosting security cooperation and strategic partnerships between the United States and Bangladesh.Announcing the high-profile military visit, Mara Bird, Acting Spokesperson […]

New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday conveyed India's support for Uzbekistan's chairship of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) for the 2027-29 period, while also appreciating the support by Tashkent as New Delhi hosts the BRICS Summit. He also appreciated Uzbekistan's firm position against terrorism. He made the […]

Taipei [Taiwan], August 3 (ANI): A human rights advocate has warned that a youth camp organised by China for Taiwanese students could use artificial intelligence (AI) deepfake technology to blackmail participants into cooperating with Beijing's 'united front' activities, according to a report by the Taipei Times.China is organising summer camps for young […]

Islamabad [Pakistan], August 3 (ANI): Dr Satyanjal Pandey assumed charge as the Charge d'Affaires of the High Commission of India in Islamabad on August 1, according to the Indian High Commission in Pakistan. In a post on X on Monday, the High Commission said, 'Dr. Satyanjal Pandey @DrSatyanjal assumed charge of Charge d' Affaires in High Commission of […]

About 500 Hong Kong students are getting a taste of army life, with the PLA garrison launching its annual summer camp to instil patriotism and discipline, and teach military skills, among young people. Among the new recruits is Lo Wan-lung, a Form One student at Salesian English School who is attending the two-week camp for the first time. Attracted by the […]

New York [US] August 3 (ANI): Hundreds of Tibetans and supporters gathered in New York City on Saturday to commemorate one month since the death of Tibetan independence activist Lobga Rangzen, who self-immolated outside the United Nations Headquarters in New York on July 2, renewing calls for Tibetan independence and condemning what participants described […]

(260803) -- YUDU, Aug. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People watch a short outdoor performance, titled "Farewell," in Yudu County of Ganzhou City, east China's Jiangxi Province, July 22, 2026. At a ferry in Yudu County, a short outdoor performance is staged every few days. The performance, titled "Farewell," recreates the autumn of 1934, when local residents in Yudu […]

Hong Kong authorities have found a 60-year-old woman on a hillside near a cemetery nearly two weeks after she went missing, despite the search being hampered by a typhoon and days of heavy rain. Police said on Monday that Ngan Lai‑ching left her home at Kwong Ming Court in Tseung Kwan O on the morning of July 24 without a mobile phone or an Octopus card. […]

(260803) -- BEIDAIHE, Aug. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and a member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, pays a visit to prominent experts on summer vacation in Beidaihe, a seaside resort in north China's Hebei Province, on Aug. 3, […]

A Burmese python has gone viral on social media after it was spotted along a busy road in a Hong Kong shopping district on Sunday evening, with an expert saying heavy rain over recent weeks may have forced wild animals into urban areas. The snake was caught on camera by a passing jogger near Causeway Bay’s Jardine Noonday Gun at around 11pm that day. In […]

HARBIN, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) -- Across the fertile black soil of Heilongjiang, autonomous tractors work tirelessly, while intelligent drones fly overhead to monitor crop growth.Powered by smart farming solutions, technological upgrading is reshaping the heartland of China's granary in the province, bolstering the country's food security.As China's top […]

YINCHUAN, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) -- As desertification threatens ecosystems and livelihoods across many parts of the world, China's experience in combating advancing sands is offering new insights to countries seeking to restore degraded land.Surrounded by deserts on three sides, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in northwest China has spent decades battling […]

Screened as a highlight of the Asian Cultural Festival 2026 held from July 31 to Aug. 1, the youth-centric film blended elements of sports and street dance, deeply resonating with an energetic, mostly young local audience.HARARE, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) -- Laughter and cheers rippled through a packed cinema in Harare, Zimbabwe's capital, on Saturday as scenes from […]

The next leader of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) must have a fresh mindset, as someone who has spent a decade in the role may struggle to drive change, an insider has told the South China Morning Post, adding that the university is weighing whether to take part in the Northern Metropolis megaproject. The source, a senior leader at HKU, said the next […]

BEIJING, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) -- While a technician wearing a full-body motion capture suit that features VR goggles, handheld controllers, and sensors strapped to his legs bends over, lifts his legs and turns, a humanoid robot in front of him mirrors every movement in real time.This is a novel scene at the Yunwan Embodied Intelligence Innovation Center in […]

LANZHOU, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) -- Visitors to the Mogao Grottoes often find themselves lost in reverie before the exquisite murals and delicate sculptures, swept away by centuries of Buddhist art and history.Few ever glance back at the unassuming gray cave doors behind them. Yet those plain metal panels are anything but ordinary. They are the cave's quiet […]

Hong Kong police have arrested a mother and her aunt after she allegedly mistakenly fed her two children cannabis-infused sweets, resulting in them needing hospital treatment. The force received a report at about 4pm on Monday that a six-year-old boy and 12-year-old girl had fallen ill at their home in Wang Tak House, Wang Tau Hom Estate. The girl vomited, […]

Local farmers have suffered six-figure losses because of extreme downpours since May, with a farm in northern Hong Kong flooded for seven hours during heavy rain on Sunday. Leung Yat-shun of Shun Sum Yuen farm in Yuen Long said on Monday that efforts to grow tens of thousands of sunflowers had been a washout since May, with precipitation in July alone […]

Hong Kong’s Catholic diocese has urged worshippers to avoid masses led by a conservative group excommunicated by the Vatican after a priest from the fraternity was reported to be holding regular events in the city. The diocese’s call came about a month after the Vatican excommunicated followers of the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) over the group’s […]

A construction safety manager has died after falling about 10 floors at a work site in Hong Kong’s Kowloon City. Authorities received a report at 12.40pm on Monday that a man had plunged from a rooftop before landing on the fourth floor at the site on Sa Po Road. Emergency responders discovered the 39-year-old man unconscious and trapped among […]

Indian traders reached Tibet through three Himalayan mountain passes, restarting trade that had stopped during the Covid pandemicTrade between India and China across their shared Himalayan border resumed on Saturday after a gap of six years as the two Asian powers rapidly normalize their relationship.Himalayan trading, a centuries-old tradition between […]

An employee of a Hong Kong fertility clinic is suspected of lying to cover up a mistake involving mixed-up embryo biopsy specimens, the South China Morning Post has learned, with police listing the case as fraud and placing the worker, who has returned to Malaysia, on the wanted list. A source said the employee worked at Heal Fertility in Central and was […]