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Hong Kong’s tougher oversight and weak investor demand have put many mainland China issuers in a dilemma, forcing many small-cap non-technology firms to delay their fundraising plans or even cancel them at …

Hong Kong, China secured its first gold medal at the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Wednesday after boccia athlete Vivian Lau fended off teammate Cheung Yuen in an all-SAR women's individual …

A Hong Kong company and its director are appealing a High Court ruling that they defamed Smart Glove International and its Singapore associate by making allegations of tax evasion.

This article was first published on October 22, 1986. ‘Our thoughts will always be with you’: Queen confident on HK future Hongkong gave Queen Elizabeth a warm and enthusiastic reception yesterday (October …

The Hong Kong Construction Industry Employees General Union has called on the industry to adopt a monthly salary system to better protect workers' livelihoods and attract talent. The union polled about 1,100 …

Newtalk新聞 陸委會今（21）日證實，否准中國藝人張凌赫來台。對此，民進黨發言人吳崢表示，針對出入境的管理，本來就是一個國家的主權象徵。他並回憶，他十幾年前參加完學運，與一些青年夥伴要申請港簽，也是直接被拒絕，所以各國都有相關的管理作為。 陸委會指出，歡迎對岸藝人來台交流，但不能有統戰色彩。陸委會表示，張凌赫曾多次發文貶損我國地位，對岸也曾刻意安排到統戰平台「海峽論壇」演講，這次申請來台的目的也不明確，故本案已經否准。 民進黨今下午召開中執會，吳崢於轉述記者會上受訪表示，陸委會針對這起事件已經說明得非常清楚，因為該名藝人過去持續有貶低我國主體性的言論，所以做出此裁處。 吳崢指出，針對出入境的管理，本來就是一個國家的主權象徵，各個國家都是如此。他列舉，他十幾年前參加完學運，並與一些青年夥伴要申請港簽，也是直接無法申請、被拒絕，所以各國都有一些相關的管理作為。 針對國台辦說，敦促民進黨當局應順應兩岸同胞加強交流往來的共同願望，吳崢則說，他感受到這是正向發展，因為國台辦也感受到民主是個好東西，所以講到重視人民的心願。 吳崢表示，網路上常常看到來自中國的網友，表達對中國的很多心願，包括希望中國民主化、上網不用翻牆、自由評論時政等等。他說，這些中國人民的心聲都滿值得國台辦作為參考，可以優先關注中國人民同胞們的心聲與想法。 延伸閱讀：認基隆選情被童子瑋拉近 謝國樑：對洋流戒慎恐懼強颱薔琵接近台灣 賴清德：候選人務必將防災、民眾安全擺第一沈伯洋民調大勝蔣萬安17% 賴清德：候選人及團隊都應戒慎恐懼陸委會證實：否准張凌赫來台 揭三原因反嗆國台辦藍白修法出包 民進黨：弱勢長者假牙、心臟血管支架補助失去法源依據

The former father-in-law of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung received a cash rebate of nearly HK$7 million (US$891,900) after buying a HK$72 million flat using the model’s money, a court …

Hong Kong saw the latest issuance of a Very Hot Weather warning in a year on Wednesday, as the city sweltered during an exceptionally hot October. The warning – which was raised …

Minister of Finance Lan Fo'an said the Apec Finance Ministers' Meeting has achieved "practical" results. The 2026 Apec Finance Ministers' Joint Statement and a policy statement on enhancing regional cooperation on digital …

The Canadian superstar was in town ahead of his concerts and even left a handwritten thank-you note on the dinner menu.

Seoul ranked fifth among cities worldwide for public transport in a survey by British city and travel magazine Time Out, with 91.1 percent of respondents in the capital rating its system positively. …

The Tourism Board should have consulted residents more before setting up light installations on a walking trail at The Peak, a lawmaker has said after the decorations were criticised as out of …

Hong Kong police have arrested four boys on suspicion of inciting another person to become a member of an unlawful society and assault causing bodily harm, after a clip of a back-alley …

홍콩국제공항 스타벅스 매장에서 한국인 고객의 성 "김"을 "김치"로 표기하는 일이 발생했다. 김 씨의 제보에 따르면 사건은 지난 11일 오후 9시 38분께 홍콩국제공항 출국장 서쪽 홀 61번 게이트 인근 매장에서 발생했다. 김 씨는 …

Hong Kong’s exceptionally warm October weather is being driven by a combination of a super typhoon, El Nino and global warming, a climate expert has said, warning that higher-than-usual temperatures are likely …

Hong Kong can contribute to digital infrastructure financing for Apec and its Business Advisory Council, according to the SAR’s alternate representative to the council. Digital infrastructure financing was among the topics discussed …

Taiwan has reported two incidents since Sunday of Chinese coast guard vessels approaching the Pratas Islands, accusing Beijing of provocative behaviour.

Hong Kong, China is guaranteed a gold and a silver medal in the women's boccia BC4 event at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games after Cheung Yuen and Vivian Lau both advanced …

Only 3 per cent of Hong Kong companies have fully integrated AI into their workflows, with many facing hurdles including resistance to organisational change and outdated digital infrastructure, a survey has found. …

The International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) celebrated its first anniversary at the Hong Kong headquarters on Tuesday, bringing together over 140 participants.

Melco Resorts & Entertainment opened its REM hotel at City of Dreams Macau yesterday. The grand opening followed an invitation-only preview that brought celebrities from mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, and …

Despite a downturn in Hong Kong’s food and beverage sector, foreign enterprises are still betting on the city as a fine-dining destination, with a South Korean hydroponic ginseng grower and a 123-year-old …

More families are putting legacy plans in writing, yet a new survey finds many still worry about market swings, family conflict and whether heirs are ready.

The parents of a five-year-old girl who died last year after receiving stitches for a head injury at a local public hospital have launched a civil suit against Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority …

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[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the design industry, where speed and efficiency have become the norm. But …

A second batch of land at Hong Kong’s flagship tech hub at the border with mainland China has drawn nine bids, with frontier technology firms and major conglomerates among the tenderers. The …

Inaugural Year Marked by Significant Progress in Case Administration, Capacity Building and International Engagement HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 October 2026 – The International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) …

Average sentences for Hong Kong’s gravest child sex crimes have remained below 10 years over the past three decades, far below the maximum penalty of life imprisonment, prompting a call for a …

The government on Tuesday issued an amber outbound travel alert for France, while a travel agency scrapped package tours to the country until the end of October. "Due to the persistent protests …

MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers who asked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to expel or declare Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata are "not welcome" in China, the Chinese Embassy in Manila on Tuesday …

The number of contested subsectors in Hong Kong’s powerful Election Committee has doubled compared with 2021, in a move observers said reflected Beijing’s push to foster healthy competition within the pro-establishment camp …

Top stories for Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026 - The Apec Finance Ministers' Meeting gets underway at the Convention and Exhibition Centre. - John Lee says the meeting is a chance for Hong …

Over the past year, the GGI's connotation has grown richer, its practical footprint has continued to expand, and it has won broad support and an active response from the international community, gathering …

An independent committee investigating the deadly Tai Po fire is set to submit its final report to the Hong Kong government on Thursday, with the judge-led panel expected to largely endorse the …

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has said it handled 4.86 million passengers in September – up 10.2 per cent from the same period last year – thanks to strong upticks in transit …

Hong Kong has issued an amber outbound travel alert for France after weeks of protests over school conditions spread across the country, triggering clashes and damage in major cities. The alert – …

China issues guideline to finance intl. sci-tech innovation centers

A Thai woman was arrested in Gurugram, near Delhi, India, after narcotics officers seized 14.8 grammes of a substance suspected of being MDMA from a house where she was staying. The Haryana …

Hong Kong authorities will focus on incorporating infrastructure monitoring into the first phase of their AI-powered urban management system, while exploring its expansion into public services in later stages. Officials also told …