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Hong Kong rail giant the MTR Corporation has won a bid as part of a consortium to design and build a metro station and develop property in Sydney’s second central business district in Australia. The corporation said on Tuesday that it and its two partners – both subsidiaries of Malaysian engineering firm and developer Gamuda Berhad – won the bid as […]

Beijing has recommended the largest-ever cohort of civil servants from Hong Kong to take on roles in United Nations agencies this year, expecting the deployments to broaden their global perspective and strengthen the city’s position as a bridge between China and the international community. The batch of 16 officers sent under the UN Junior Professional […]

New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): India is gearing up to host a major diplomatic gathering as leaders from the expanded BRICS grouping prepare to assemble in the national capital for the 18th Leaders' Summit, marking two decades since the foundation of the bloc.With New Delhi taking on the chairship, discussions will focus on steering international […]

Dubai [UAE], September 8 (ANI): Pakistan captain Fatima Sana has called for improvement across several areas of her team's game as they prepare to face unbeaten Sri Lanka in the Women's Asia Cup semi-final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday.Pakistan secured their place in the last four with a convincing 72-run victory over Hong Kong, China […]

Up to 200 Hong Kong-bound domestic helpers remain stranded in Indonesia despite the reopening of several affected airports, as the city’s employment agencies association braces for possible further closures due to volcanic ash. The Indonesian transport ministry said Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport resumed operations on Tuesday after being […]

Hong Kong firms could look to Kazakhstan as a base for advanced manufacturing and as a gateway to Europe, while the city’s robust capital markets could attract businesses in the Central Asian country, a diplomat and business adviser has said. Sabr Yessimbekov, adviser to the chairman of the presidium of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the […]

BEIJING, China: China is moving ahead with a combined US$54 billion capital boost for major state-owned banks and insurers, with the finance ministry leading the effort to strengthen capital across the country's financial system. China Life Insurance (Group) Co, the country's largest life insurer, will receive 35 billion yuan ($5.2 billion), while China […]

Grindr has denied wrongdoing yet agreed to a $35 million settlement with around 12,000 UK usersUS-based LGBTQ dating app Grindr has agreed to a multi million-pound settlement in a UK lawsuit alleging it shared users' private information, including their HIV status, with advertising companies without consent.The Pound 26 million ($35 million) settlement […]

Kazakhstan has recorded the largest student population and fastest enrolment growth at Hong Kong’s public universities among Central Asian countries in recent years, according to official data, while students from the country said the city was the most preferred regional higher education destination in Asia among their peers. Among Hong Kong’s tertiary […]

The German factory is expected to produce components for Rafaels Iron Dome air-defense system under a newly signed preliminary dealGerman auto giant Volkswagen has agreed on plans to sell one of its factories and convert the site into a military production hub, with Israeli arms manufacturer Rafael Advanced Defense Systems set to become its first major […]

JOHANNESBURG, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) is an important platform for economies and businesses to explore new opportunities in the services trade as knowledge and data become increasingly important drivers of global growth, a South African economist has said."CIFTIS will increasingly move beyond being simply […]

When Cathay Pacific Airways announced direct flights to Almaty starting next January, the significance went beyond adding another destination. The service will be Cathay Pacific’s first to Central Asia and the only non-stop passenger connection between Hong Kong and Kazakhstan. Another announcement pointed to Hong Kong’s growing aviation reach from a […]

(260908) -- VIENTIANE, Sept. 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 7, 2026 shows a view of the opening ceremony of the China-Laos "Peace Train-2026" joint humanitarian medical rescue exercise in Vientiane, Laos. The China-Laos "Peace Train-2026" joint humanitarian medical rescue exercise opened in the Lao capital Vientiane on Monday. According to a […]

(260908) -- BERLIN, Sept. 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Siyu (L) of China passes the ball during the group D match between China and Italy at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 in Berlin, Germany, Sept. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/He Canling)

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 8 (ANI): The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai Zonal Unit, busted an international gold-smuggling syndicate allegedly operated by Chinese nationals and seized 691.870 grams of 24-carat gold worth approximately Rs 1.10 crore, the agency said.According to the DRI, the gold was concealed inside a […]

Hong Kong’s flagship tech hub at the border with mainland China received bids from firms specialising in cutting-edge fields such as chips, artificial intelligence and quantum technology, the South China Morning Post has learned. The government last week said that it received an “enthusiastic response” to the tender for four land parcels in the Hong […]

Hong Kong’s bid to become a global education hub is likely to transform the sector as a sustainable source of property demand, with the city tipped to see around 200,000 non-local students by 2035, according to CBRE. The city’s international schools are estimated to require enormous additional real estate to accommodate nearly 30,000 to 40,000 non-local […]

New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday chaired a Consultative Committee meeting on India's relations with West Asia, emphasising New Delhi's commitment to safeguarding national interests and ensuring the welfare of millions of Indian expatriates amid escalating regional conflict. In a social media statement […]

Tehran [Iran], September 8 (ANI): Iran on Monday highlighted India as a vital diplomatic hub ahead of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's visit to New Delhi for the upcoming BRICS summit, expressing optimism that the grouping will provide a strong platform to deepen bilateral trade and strategic cooperation. During a press briefing, Foreign Ministry […]

(260907) -- ANKARA, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan makes statement at a press conference following a cabinet meeting held at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Trkiye, Sept. 7, 2026. Trkiye will continue to develop its relations with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Erdogan said on Monday. (Mustafa Kaya/Handout […]

The bloc is making its people suffer while Russia still has plenty of buyers for its energy, the foreign minister has saidThe EU is effectively committing "harakiri" by abandoning Russian energy in an attempt to hurt Moscow, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said.Speaking on Monday to students at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations […]

(Photo credit: James Lang-Imagn Images)Breanna Stewart put up 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists as the United States cruised past the Czech Republic 105-64 on Monday to complete a sweep of Group D at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin.The United States (3-0) defeated China, Italy and the Czech Republic in a span of four days to earn a […]

(Photo credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images)Down 5-0 in the first set against former champion and No. 8 seed Iga Swiatek of Poland, it seemed Qinwen Zheng's Cinderella run through the U.S. Open was coming to an end.But the magic continued as the long shot from China rallied to become the first qualifier to reach the U.S. Open quarterfinals since Great […]

From kitchen robots to smart homes and connected jewelry, this year's IFA Berlin offers a glimpse of a near future increasingly shaped by Chinese innovation.BERLIN, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- From robots stepping into kitchens to living rooms that anticipate daily routines and jewelry that connects partners across distances, this year's IFA Berlin, one of the […]

New Delhi [India], September 7 (ANI): India's economic growth is likely to remain above 7 per cent in FY27, with the investment and export cycles expected to increasingly offset a moderation in consumption and the fading impact of domestic policy support, according to a latest report by SBI Funds Management (SBIFM) Research. The fund management firm […]

NewsVoirHong Kong, September 7: This September, Hong Kong invites visitors to step into the heart of Mid-Autumn Festival through a citywide celebration of light, heritage and togetherness. From spectacular lantern artistry and living cultural traditions to citywide festive offerings and seasonal flavours across the city, Hong Kong transforms into a vibrant […]

(260907) -- BEIJING, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong meets with Yerzhan Sadenov, minister of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan, in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Ling)

(260907) -- BEIJING, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong delivers a keynote speech at a meeting of the China-Central Asia ministerial conference on public security and internal affairs in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Ling)

(260907) -- BEIJING, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol, who is in Xiamen for the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade, in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, Sept. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Rao Aimin)

(260907) -- BEIJING, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Poulev, who is in Xiamen for the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade, in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, Sept. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Rao Aimin)

BEIJING, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- Chinese researchers have captured five juvenile polar cod in a densely ice-covered area in the high Arctic, a discovery that may deepen scientists' understanding of the species and its habitat's ecosystem.The young fish, aged one to two years, were caught in the northern Canada Basin above 86 degrees north latitude during a […]

BEIJING, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- A familiar face on a video call may not be what it seems, as artificial intelligence (AI) can now replicate people's faces and voices with startling realism, creating new challenges for the law. On Monday, China's top court issued guidelines spelling out when such AI-generated content can lead to legal liability.The guidelines, […]

XIAMEN, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng separately met here Monday with Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Poulev, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol, and Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Adrijana Mesarovic, who are in Xiamen for the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade.While meeting with Poulev, Han said […]

(260907) -- BEIJING, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Adrijana Mesarovic, who is in Xiamen for the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade, in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, Sept. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Rao Aimin)

(260907) -- BEIJING, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, holds talks with Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico Roberto Velasco Alvarez in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

Kazakhstan is aiming to become an education powerhouse in Central Asia but efforts must also ensure young people have sufficient access to opportunities that match their skill sets amid the country’s rapid economic transformation, experts have said. Educators and advocates added that further collaboration with Hong Kong and mainland Chinese universities […]

Kazakhstan and Hong Kong could partner to build biotech unicorns – private start-ups valued at US$1 billion or more – by linking the Central Asian country’s strong tech workforce with the city’s global financial network, a top academic has said. Huck-Hui Ng, dean of the school of medicine at Kazakhstan’s Nazarbayev University, said the nascent […]

TIANJIN, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- For decades, the Terracotta Warriors army has been a must-see for foreign tourists in China. Viewing the over 2,000-year-old army in person is an astonishing experience, and yet today's travelers increasingly seek experiences that go beyond the typical postcard view.Just across the street from Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum […]

BEIJING, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- An event marking the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies 2026 was held in Beijing on Monday. The event was jointly organized by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the China Clean Air Policy Partnership (CCAPP).

(260907) -- BEIJING, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A model presents a creation as part of the latest Haute Couture collection by Chinese designer Laurence Xu during the opening ceremony of SS2027 Beijing Fashion Week in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 7, 2026. SS2027 Beijing Fashion Week kicked off on Monday. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)

About three months after Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu visited Central Asia, momentum is building for closer economic ties between the city and the region, with potential cooperation extending beyond finance to tourism, professional services, mining, agriculture and digital infrastructure. Government officials and senior figures from the […]

(260907) -- BEIJING, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Guests discuss during an event marking the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies 2026 in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 7, 2026. An event marking the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies 2026 was held here on Monday. The event was jointly organized by the United Nations Environment Programme […]

Hong Kong food safety authorities have prosecuted a restaurant after an investigation into claims that a newborn rat was found wriggling inside one of its takeaway lunchboxes uncovered unsatisfactory hygiene conditions. The lunchbox came from Wa Jer Restaurant, located in the Wah Sing Industrial Building on Wah Sing Street. A customer reportedly bought a […]

Hundreds of Nepalis in Hong Kong gathered on Monday to pay tribute to thousands of victims of the flash flood in their homeland, marking the traditional 13th day of mourning since the disaster struck. The hour-long programme, organised by local community groups with support from the Nepalese consulate, coincided with a national day of mourning in Nepal on […]

KATHMANDU, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- A fast-moving chain mudslide, triggered by a high-altitude glacier collapse in Nepal, struck areas along the China-Nepal border on Aug. 26, causing heavy casualties and severe losses on both sides.The disaster has raised widespread concern and prompted stronger cross-border emergency assistance, meteorological cooperation and […]