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An independent committee investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades has submitted its final report to the government, with a source saying the document spans more than 10 chapters and singles out …

Taiwan’s National Security Bureau chief says local networks involved in attacks on China critics are mostly criminal gangs or private investigation firms linked to organised crime.

Rapid economic growth in recent decades has created legions of super-rich, many holding fortunes in trusts across Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo and beyond.

Hong Kong is experiencing a prolonged summer flu season that shows no clear sign of abating, Centre for Health Protection controller Edwin Tsui said on Thursday. He said the flu season has …

Download the PDF This is the sixth in a series of factsheets about Hong Kong’s first five-year plan and the 2026 policy address. Click here to view the other factsheets. The series …

Hong Kong has approved fare hikes that will see Star Ferry passengers pay as much as HK$1.80 more per trip starting from January next year. Under a proposal approved by the Executive …

Receivers of the Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel and the Four Points by Sheraton have agreed to sell the dual-branded complex, which together comprise the city’s third-largest hotel by room count, …

Hong Kong has been ranked 24th in the latest global rule of law index, despite slipping slightly in the fundamental rights and criminal justice categories. The index, released by the World Justice …

For many of us, artificial intelligence (AI) started out as something to play with. We asked it to write poems and arrange our calendars; we shared its more entertaining mistakes. Then it …

MANILA, Philippines — China is reportedly considering 10 possible countermeasures against the Philippines, including sanctions on Filipino politicians, cuts in oil and fertilizer supplies, and the removal of the grounded warship at …

Customs officers intercepted a man, a Hong Kong resident, carrying 20 kilograms of silver pellets concealed in the rear tire of an electric mobility scooter. The finding occurred at the Gongbei border …

Experts have warned of the infection risks associated with an anti-ageing beauty treatment known as “cadaver-derived skin injection” amid growing interest in the treatment, as authorities crack down on beauty premises offering …

Hong Kong’s urban redevelopment body will spend no more than HK$100 million to set up a subsidiary that will verify tender applications using automated AI systems, in response to accusations of corruption …

Hong Kong’s largest landlords and developers could get their first formal route into the rising student accommodation market after the government announced plans to tender land for a purpose-built student hostel this …

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VICE President Sara Duterte was not siding with China when she described the Philippines as a “troublemaker” in the Southeast Asian region, her spokesman Salvador Paolo Panelo Jr. said on Wednesday, rejecting …

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Tourism minister Rosanna Law on Wednesday pledged to balance the needs of the community when rolling out attractions in Hong Kong, after a lighting project on the Peak drew opposition from residents. …

A 12-year-old unvaccinated girl has become the second child to die after suffering from influenza A since the current flu season began in Hong Kong in late June, the Centre for Health …

Health authorities on Wednesday once again called on vulnerable groups to get vaccinated, after announcing that a 12-year-old girl had become the second paediatric death of the summer flu season. The Centre …

Alma Nudo Atenza's appeal saw the Federal Court strike down a double-presumption provision in drug-trafficking cases, resulting in her death sentence commuted to 18 years' imprisonment.

About 20 more non-local students have been admitted to Hong Kong semi-private schools under a government scheme to boost the city’s status as an international education hub, with a principal urging authorities …

Top stories for Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026 - Apec finance ministers agree to strengthen communication and coordination. - Hong Kong wins its first gold at the Asian Para Games. - A man …

Hong Kong lawmakers and the media industry have raised concerns about the authorities’ plan to tighten arrangements for journalists searching land records, with some legislators urging the government to explain operational details …

One-stop platform offers over 60 global AI solutions with local technical expertise to accelerate AI adoption for enterprises of all sizes HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 October 2026 …

SEJONG — Korea plans to provide patient capital for long-term digital infrastructure projects through the country's planned sovereign wealth fund, the second vice finance minister has said. Second Vice Finance Minister Huh …

Survey Finds Over 80% of Respondents Would be More Willing to Recycle After Knowing About Hong Kong’s Local Recycling Capabilities New Gamified Learning Platform Brings Recycling to Life for Secondary School Students …

A Hong Kong press group has urged the government to scrap new rules tightening media access to the city’s land records, warning that the arrangements will “exacerbate information asymmetry” and harm freedom …

Tour operators have changed itineraries and pulled Hong Kong travellers away from protest hotspots in France, while some school groups have cancelled planned trips to the country following the issuance of an …

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Hosting the Apec Finance Ministers' Meeting enabled international decision makers to have a first-hand look at the city’s strengths and set the stage for further cooperation, according to a think tank representative. …

Financial Secretary Paul Chan on Wednesday said discussions during the two-day Apec Finance Ministers' Meeting were candid and substantive, covering macroeconomic policies, infrastructure financing and digital co-operation. Chan hailed the joint statement …

Nominations have closed for Hong Kong’s Election Committee election, setting the stage for the November 22 poll. The poll, the second since Beijing overhauled the city’s electoral system to ensure patriots rule …

AICHI-NAGOYA, Japan — 21 October 2026, Thailand’s boccia athletes won four gold medals at the 5th Asian Para Games, with Wisanu Huadpradit making history by claiming his fifth consecutive gold in the …

Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP), one of Hong Kong’s largest developers, has sold out the latest batch of flats at its Sierra Sea project in the New Territories, where units were offered …

The Executive Council has approved a fare increase for Star Ferry. From January 25 next year, fares will go up by HK$0.6 to HK$1.0 per trip on weekdays and HK$1.0 to HK$1.8 …

Hong Kong has reaped the benefits of the Apec finance ministers’ meeting with foreign political leaders broadly supporting cross-border digital finance development and showing renewed appreciation for the city, Financial Secretary Paul …

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) nations agreed to boost economic coordination amid mounting challenges after a meeting of finance ministers in Hong Kong. “We note that global imbalances have persisted, creating risks to …