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Group by story · Times in UTC| Oct 21 10:38 |
Hong Kong |
'Apec meeting builds trust for future cooperation'
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. …
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| Oct 21 10:08 |
Hong Kong |
Apec discussions candid and substantive: FS
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 …
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| Oct 21 10:02 |
China |
Hong Kong’s Election Committee race: should you care? Here’s what you need to know
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 …
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| Oct 21 10:01 |
Thailand |
Thai boccia team wins four golds at Asian Para Games
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 …
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| Oct 21 10:00 |
China |
Hong Kong’s SHKP sells 128 Sierra Sea flats ahead of possible US rate increase
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 …
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| Oct 21 09:54 |
Hong Kong |
Exco endorses Star Ferry fare increase
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 …
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| Oct 21 09:50 |
China |
Attitudes shifting in Hong Kong’s favour as city reaps Apec benefits: Paul Chan
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 …
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| Oct 21 09:06 |
China |
Apec meeting highlights Hong Kong’s ‘Going Global’ pathway
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 …
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| Oct 21 09:01 |
China |
Hong Kong sees last-minute IPO cancellations amid increased regulatory checks, weak market
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 …
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| Oct 21 08:55 |
Hong Kong |
Boccia's Vivian Lau bags HK's first Asian Para gold
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 …
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| Oct 21 08:54 |
Malaysia |
Court of Appeal reserves judgment in glove company defamation case
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.
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| Oct 21 08:00 |
China |
Apec finance ministers reach consensus on AI, digital financing in Hong Kong
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) finance chiefs reached a consensus on economic policy coordination and cooperation on financing technology and artificial intelligence at a landmark two-day gathering in Hong Kong, according to China’s …
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| Oct 21 07:50 |
China |
Queen Elizabeth visits Hong Kong for the last time in 1986 – from the SCMP archive
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 …
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| Oct 21 07:46 |
Hong Kong |
Calls for monthly pay for construction workers
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 …
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| Oct 21 07:44 |
Taiwan |
MAC denies Zhang Linghe's entry to Taiwan; Wu Zheng: I was also denied a Hong Kong visa application 10 years ago after participating in student movements ZH陸委會否准張凌赫來台 吳崢:我10多年前參加完學運也被拒絕申請港簽
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
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| Oct 21 07:21 |
China |
Abby Choi’s ex-father-in-law pocketed HK$7 million rebate on flat purchase: court
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 …
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| Oct 21 06:57 |
Hong Kong |
Hong Kong bakes in record October heat as latest-ever Very Hot Weather Warning raised
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 …
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| Oct 21 06:05 |
Hong Kong |
Apec meeting 'achieves results, consensus'
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 …
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| Oct 21 05:51 |
Singapore |
The Weeknd had dinner with Tony Leung and Carina Lau in Hong Kong, left handwritten message on menu
The Canadian superstar was in town ahead of his concerts and even left a handwritten thank-you note on the dinner menu.
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| Oct 21 05:38 |
South Korea |
Seoul ranks fifth in global public transport survey
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. …
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| Oct 21 05:35 |
Hong Kong |
Tourism Board should have conducted more consultation with residents on new light installations at The Peak, lawmaker says
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 …
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| Oct 21 05:22 |
China |
Hong Kong police arrest 4 teenagers over viral back-alley assault video
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 …
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| Oct 21 05:03 |
South Korea |
[Exclusive] Korean surname 'Kim' written as 'Kimchi' at Hong Kong Starbucks... Starbucks apologizes KO[단독] 홍콩 스타벅스서 한국인 성 ‘김’이 ‘김치’로…스타벅스 사과
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 …
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| Oct 21 04:40 |
China |
Why is Hong Kong so hot in October and will winter be warmer than usual?
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 …
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| Oct 21 04:06 |
South Korea |
[Exclusive] Starbucks Hong Kong staff labels Korean customer ‘Kim’ as ‘Kimchi’
A South Korean customer who ordered coffee under his surname, Kim, at a Starbucks location at Hong Kong International Airport on the evening of Oct. 11 was taken aback when he discovered …
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| Oct 21 03:52 |
Hong Kong |
'HK key to regional digital infrastructure financing'
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 …
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| Oct 21 03:50 |
Malaysia |
China ‘safeguarding order’ around Taiwan-controlled South China Sea atoll
Taiwan has reported two incidents since Sunday of Chinese coast guard vessels approaching the Pratas Islands, accusing Beijing of provocative behaviour.
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| Oct 21 03:04 |
Hong Kong |
All-HK women's boccia BC4 final at Para Games
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 …
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| Oct 21 03:00 |
China |
Only 3% of Hong Kong firms have fully integrated AI into workflows, survey finds
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. …
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| Oct 21 01:18 |
China |
Hong Kong-based IOMed marks 1st anniversary
The International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) celebrated its first anniversary at the Hong Kong headquarters on Tuesday, bringing together over 140 participants.
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| Oct 21 00:36 |
Macau |
After extensive revamp, Melco opens REM hotel
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 …
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| Oct 21 00:30 |
China |
Why foreign companies are still betting on Hong Kong’s culinary reputation
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 …
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| Oct 21 00:00 |
Malaysia |
M’sians are planning their inheritance, but fear the money won’t last
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.
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| Oct 20 23:40 |
Hong Kong |
Parents sue Hospital Authority over death of 5-year-old girl following stitching procedure
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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| Oct 20 23:31 |
Taiwan |
Shen Po-yang refutes rumors of father earning 'red money'! Counter-accuses Hong Kong media of smearing family, reveals daughter was filmed by private investigators ZH沈伯洋駁父親賺紅錢傳聞!反控港媒抹黑家族 更爆女兒遭徵信社拍攝
〔娛樂頻道/綜合報導〕民進黨台北市長參選人沈伯洋的父親沈土城遭港媒指控,公司遭中國制裁後疑似改透過另一家境外公司繼續與中企往來,他昨(20日)接受專訪時正面回應,否認父親仍在中國經商賺取「紅錢」,直言...…
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| Oct 20 16:00 |
China |
Another World drawn by hand and heart: A key animator's seven-year craft
[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 …
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| Oct 20 15:32 |
China |
Second land tender at Hong Kong’s border tech hub draws 9 bids
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 …
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| Oct 20 15:13 |
Laos |
International Organization for Mediation Hosts First Anniversary Celebration
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) …
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| Oct 20 14:48 |
China |
APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting opens in Hong Kong
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers' Meeting opened in Hong Kong on Tuesday.
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| Oct 20 14:42 |
China |
Hong Kong-based IOMed settles more disputes as body marks its first year
A Hong Kong-headquartered intergovernmental mediation body has successfully settled an infrastructure dispute in Malaysia and received “more than a dozen” inquiries, its head has revealed on the organisation’s first anniversary. Teresa Cheng …
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