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Oct 30
18:05
CN The Diplomat China Power
China
Hong Kong’s Deadly 2025 Fire: Accountability on Lee’s Terms
A ministerial resignation, official apologies, and promises of reform leave a fundamental question unanswered: What power do Hong Kong citizens have to demand accountability beyond what their government is willing to offer?
HK
Oct 30
15:57
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Pang Ron-Pei Jing storm into Hylo Open semis in Germany
The Malaysian pair have now made it to five World Tour semi-finals since pairing up in May.
Oct 30
15:37
CN South China Morning Post
China
Hong Kong primary pupils to study AI under new technology subject
A new subject called information and innovation technology (IIT) will be introduced gradually in Hong Kong primary schools from September 2028 to boost students’ digital literacy, with artificial intelligence (AI) one of …
Oct 30
14:24
CN South China Morning Post
China
Hong Kong development chief denies U-turn over agency to support homeowners
Hong Kong’s development chief has rejected accusations of a policy U-turn over the establishment of a dedicated agency to help flat owners with building repair tenders, insisting the agency’s planned remit differs …
HK
Oct 30
14:04
CN South China Morning Post
China
Hong Kong ministers defend decision not to resign over deadly Tai Po fire
Ministers have defended their decision not to step down over the deadly Tai Po fire, insisting they are putting Hong Kong’s well-being ahead of personal considerations. A senior official also hinted that …
HK
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Oct 30
13:59
CN South China Morning Post
China
Hong Kong’s planned renovation body may be liable for poor oversight: minister
A planned renovation monitoring body could be held liable for poor oversight when recommending and keeping tabs on consultants and contractors, Hong Kong’s development chief Bernadette Linn Hon-ho has warned, as officials …
HK
Oct 30
13:56
CN CGTN state media
China
Central government office commends HKSAR's probe into residential fire
A spokesperson for the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) said on Thursday that the HKSAR government's efforts to investigate the major fire …
HK
Oct 30
13:13
CN South China Morning Post
China
Hong Kong artist dismayed as works stolen hours before exhibition due to open
Hong Kong police are investigating the suspected theft of five styrofoam sculptures created by local artist Keith Lam Yan-kit. The sculptures were discovered missing from Hong Kong City Hall in Central hours …
HK
Oct 30
12:02
SG Mothership
Singapore
HK housing secretary resigns over Wang Fuk Court fire that killed 168, officials bow in public apology
The resignation came as Hong Kong authorities released an independent investigation report into the Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po.
HK
Same story: 1 more article · 2 outlets
Oct 30
11:36
CN South China Morning Post
China
Security chief vows his task force will root out bid-rigging in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s security chief has expressed confidence that a new joint task force led by him will eradicate the decades-long problem of bid-rigging, while denying that the reforms came too late after …
HK
Oct 30
11:32
CN South China Morning Post
China
Hong Kong to be exclusive host of Vinexpo Asia trade fair for next 5 years
Hong Kong will be the exclusive host of Vinexpo Asia from 2027 to 2031, ending the international wine and spirits trade exhibition’s rotation with Singapore. The organiser of the fair, Vinexposium, confirmed …
Oct 30
11:02
HK HK Free Press
Hong Kong
Tai Po fire: 300 civil servants from disgraced inspection unit to be transferred to new regulatory body
Around 300 civil servants at a government inspection unit will be transferred to a new regulatory body set up to replace the unit, authorities have said, after an independent investigation blamed it …
HK
Oct 30
09:29
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Bursa’s key index ends higher on renewed buying interest
Domestic investors remain cautious amid corporate earnings assessments, high oil prices and external uncertainties, says analyst.
Oct 30
09:17
CN South China Morning Post
China
8 companies apply for Hong Kong ride-hailing licences ahead of deadline
Eight companies have applied for licences to provide ride-hailing services in Hong Kong under the new regulatory regime ahead of Friday’s deadline, the Transport Department has confirmed. US-based Uber, Singapore-based Tada, Amap …
Oct 30
09:05
CN Financial Times China
China
Private equity firm swoops on China Evergrande unit in rare win for creditors
Hong Kong-based PAG offers $513mn to liquidators recovering assets from world’s most indebted property developer
Oct 30
08:55
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Liquidators agree to sale of China Evergrande property management unit
Evergrande Group once epitomised China’s decades-long property boom, selling dreams of home ownership before defaulting on its massive debts in 2021.
Oct 30
08:38
CN South China Morning Post
China
Cathay Pacific says data from 53,000 bookings compromised in Amadeus cyberattack
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has revealed that 53,000 bookings were compromised after hackers breached its technology service provider’s system. The carrier is among hundreds of airlines worldwide that use …
Oct 30
08:12
HK HK Free Press
Hong Kong
‘Following captain’s orders’: Asked about resigning over Tai Po fire, development chief likens self to crew under John Lee
Hong Kong’s development chief has likened herself to a sailor who must put her captain’s orders over her “personal wishes,” when asked by a reporter about calls for her to resign over …
HK
Oct 30
08:01
HK RTHK English News state media
Hong Kong
'Huanggang port ready for increased traffic flows'
The Transport Department has warned that traffic around the Huanggang control point and San Tin Road will be very heavy on Friday night and over the next two nights, as Halloween celebrations …
Oct 30
07:18
CN CGTN state media
China
Frontier tech: Sharing AI dividends across Asia-Pacific
Frontier tech: Sharing AI dividends across Asia-Pacific
Oct 30
06:36
HK HK Free Press
Hong Kong
Evidence insufficient to link district councillor Peggy Wong to Wang Fuk Court bid-rigging, inquiry report says
Evidence presented to an independent committee investigating last year’s deadly Wang Fuk Court fire has shown insufficient proof that a local politician was involved in bid-rigging at the Tai Po housing estate, …
HK
Oct 30
05:49
HK HK Free Press
Hong Kong
Event: ‘The Last Two Cannibals on Cannibal Island’ – new theatre production at The Hive Studios
[Sponsored] Experimental theatre at The Hive Studios, Kennedy Town, this November. Tickets available now. The Last Two Cannibals on Cannibal Island is not an allegory for a failing marriage, or anything so …
Oct 30
05:47
CN South China Morning Post
China
Abby Choi’s ex-father-in-law pleads guilty to illegal disposal of her body in stark U-turn
The former father-in-law of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung has made a U-turn midway through her murder trial and pleaded guilty to the illegal disposal of her body. As the …
HK
Oct 30
05:12
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Chinese stocks set for 12th straight weekly loss on AI-led selloff
AI-related shares led declines onshore, tracking overnight losses in New York and falls among their Asian peers.
Oct 30
05:04
HK HK Free Press
Hong Kong
Some Wang Fuk Court survivors say top officials’ apology nearly one year since fatal fire lacked ‘sincerity’
Former residents of the fire-hit Wang Fuk Court housing estate have criticised Hong Kong leader John Lee and top officials for their apology, saying the gesture — coming nearly a year after …
Oct 30
04:46
CN South China Morning Post
China
‘Why did it take 11 months?’: apology too late for some Tai Po fire survivors
Hong Kong officials’ apology over the deadly Tai Po blaze nearly a year ago came too late, residents of the fire-ravaged estate have said, as they urged authorities to learn from the …
HK
Oct 30
04:15
CN South China Morning Post
China
Lula’s win aids China ties; Hong Kong official quits over Tai Po fire: SCMP’s 7 highlights
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 …
Oct 30
03:25
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Philippine exports rise at fastest in five years on weak peso, AI boom
The Southeast Asian nation exported US$9.87 billion worth of goods in September, up 36% from a year ago.
Oct 30
03:15
CN South China Morning Post
China
Hong Kong’s M+ forges new alliance with MoMA and Centre Pompidou to redefine museum loans
Hong Kong’s M+ museum, New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Centre Pompidou in Paris signed an agreement on October 30 to establish a three-way cultural alliance, aiming to redefine …
Oct 30
03:15
LA Laotian Times
Laos
Anchored in Data Sovereignty, the Engagement Enables the Legal Sector to Adopt Generative AI Safely and Confidently
Ridger Delivers MUX Private AI Deployment to Shum Wong & Co., Solicitors in Hong Kong SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 October 2026 – Ridger, an AI infrastructure company, today announced …
Oct 30
03:10
LA Laotian Times
Laos
One Earth Summit Unites Global Leaders to Advance
Collective Flourishing in the Intelligent Age HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 October 2026 – The third One Earth Summit (the Summit), jointly organised by the Institute of Sustainability …
Oct 30
02:29
CN South China Morning Post
China
Development minister on accountability: I am just a sailor following my captain
This live article is freely available to our registered users. Please log in or create an account. Hong Kong authorities will provide more details about reforms to tackle bid-rigging and enhance oversight …
HK
Oct 30
02:00
LA Laotian Times
Laos
Hill’s Enhances Cat and Dog Food with Prebiotics to Support Senior Pet Health in Hong Kong
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 October 2026 – Hill’s Pet Nutrition has announced that it is promoting ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit technology in Hong Kong and enhancing its life-stage cat …
HK
Oct 30
01:30
CN South China Morning Post
China
France’s protests, like Hong Kong’s in 2019, risk being defined by violence
No protester sets out expecting a friend to be arrested, injured or caught in a confrontation with the police. Yet when that happens, the reasons for returning to the streets can change. …
HK
Oct 30
00:50
MO Macau Daily Times
Macau
SMEs and community groups turning pink ribbon into action
In Macau, breast cancer awareness is increasingly being advanced not only by hospitals and advocacy groups but also by small businesses, survivors, and community organizations willing to make the issue visible. From …
Oct 30
00:34
MO Macau Daily Times
Macau
CE extends condolences for the death of the former Vice Premier
Chief Executive (CE) Sam Hou Fai expressed deep sorrow at the death of former Vice-Premier Liu Yandong and, on behalf of the Macau SAR, extended condolences to her family. Liu, a former …
Oct 30
00:07
CN South China Morning Post
China
Hong Kong national security judge Alex Lee promoted to the Court of Appeal
A Hong Kong judge who has overseen high-profile national security trials, including the collusion case of former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, has been promoted to the Court of Appeal. A Judiciary …
Oct 29
23:45
HK HK Free Press
Hong Kong
Hong Kong catches nearly 110,000 live rats in first nine months of 2026
The Hong Kong government has caught nearly 110,000 live rats and collected over 20,000 dead ones in the first nine months of this year as the city steps up efforts to combat …
HK
Oct 29
22:00
CN South China Morning Post
China
Hong Kong’s wider yuan push: a gateway to the world?
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 …
Oct 29
14:30
CN CGTN state media
China
Communique of the Fifth Plenary Session of 20th CPC Central Committee
The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China concluded its fifth plenary session on Thursday in Beijing with a communique issued.