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Wong Chi-fung is guilty of conspiracy to collude with a foreign country or external elements to endanger national security, and the offence is of a grave nature, a spokesperson for the Chinese …

Top stories for Thursday, Nov 5, 2026 - Chief Executive John Lee calls Joshua Wong a primary culprit in undermining Hong Kong's prosperity and stability, as the former activist gets a 10-year …

Affected IHH employees were informed of the consolidation exercise on Nov 4.

Hong Kong’s medical watchdog will hold a by-election after a prominent patients’ rights advocate resigned from the body amid concerns over a potential conflict of interest in his plan to represent the …

Warning: graphic content follows. Slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung could have been struck on the head seven times with a hammer when she was allegedly murdered three years ago, a …

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros said reforms in the country's civil registration and citizenship verification systems are crucial to national security.During a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Justice and …

Secretary for Security Chris Tang strongly condemned on Thursday attacks by external forces following the sentencing of former activist Joshua Wong, who was imprisoned for 10 years after pleading guilty to conspiring …

Technology-driven disruptions, superpower rivalry and global partnerships were among the topics that dominated a closed-door summit in Hong Kong, as countries and tech giants seek to boost growth and lead the race …

The National Security Department of the Hong Kong Police Force has welcomed the 10-year prison sentence handed to Joshua Wong, saying that it was a “proper sentence” to reflect the offence committed. …

A mainland Chinese company and its director have pleaded guilty to fraud after submitting falsified certificates to win a HK$52.9 million (US$6.78 million) contract to supply drinking water to civil servants in …

Cathay Pacific Airways will award eligible Hong Kong-based employees a discretionary bonus equivalent to one month’s pay for 2026, marking the fourth consecutive year it has offered the payout. The bonus will …

The Department of Justice has launched a funding scheme aimed at helping small and medium-sized law firms and newly qualified barristers adopt legal technology. The Funding Scheme for LawTech Solution Subscription, managed …

Cigna Global is offering new customers an additional 10% discount on eligible international health insurance plans purchased between November 1 and November 30, 2026. The discount continues for the lifetime of the …

Investor sentiment was further buoyed by Bank Negara Malaysia’s decision to maintain the overnight policy rate at 2.75%, says analyst.

More than half of working carers in Hong Kong have never used the family-friendly measures offered by their companies, a study has found, sparking calls from experts to change workplace cultures to …

Chief Executive John Lee on Thursday said Hong Kong would continue to expand its international trade network to better contribute to the country's overall development. Speaking at the Hong Kong sub-forum of …

Chief Executive John Lee on Thursday said Joshua Wong was one of the “primary culprits responsible for undermining Hong Kong’s prosperity and stability” after he was jailed for 10 years for conspiracy …

Hong Kong should proactively plan and implement forward-looking strategies amid rapid changes in global industrial chains and the rapid development of technology and artificial intelligence, the city’s leader has said at an …

China’s vice premier brushed off “completely unfounded” concerns that his country was “squeezing out” other economies as he opened a major business fair on Thursday aimed at enticing importers. The United States …

US asset manager Federated Hermes has opened its office in Hong Kong, after two years of preparation, joining a wave of international financial giants competing for growth in the Asia-Pacific region. The …

Exclusive: pro-democracy activist’s prison letters reveal fascination with AI, brushes with Triads and an appetite for booksHong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in prison in national security case …

A senior government doctor has been found guilty of professional misconduct over a dangerous driving conviction and his failure to report it promptly to Hong Kong’s medical watchdog. The Medical Council of …

The mathematics competency level of Hong Kong’s Primary Three pupils has hit an all-time low in a citywide assessment by authorities, while their English performance reached a record high. Results for this …

A Hong Kong lawmaker has suggested using a government-managed digital platform to verify property owners’ identities when casting their ballots in estate meetings, a measure meant to help prevent unauthorised proxy voting. …

Newtalk新聞 有關香港民主人士黃之鋒遭港府指控觸犯「串謀勾結外國或境外勢力危害國家安全」罪，並遭香港法院重判10年，大陸委員會今（5）日對相關方面持續以「國家安全」為名，不斷戕害港人的基本人權與言論自由，表達強烈譴責與憂心。 陸委會指出，黃之鋒前因「反送中」運動多起案件被判4個月至13.5個月不等刑期，之後，又因民主派初選案遭判4年8個月；其自2020年末遭關押迄今，已身陷囹圄逾2,000天。 中共及港府持續利用「港版國安法」等威權工具，對香港民主人士羅織罪名，進行無止盡的政治追訴，打壓人民追求自由、民主與人權的合法權利，不僅剝奪香港的自由人權，更持續損害香港的國際形象與法治基石。 陸委會呼籲，言論自由與民主人權，是現代法治社會保障的基本價值。中共及港府應停止對民主人士的打壓與司法迫害，終止以「國家安全」為名的政治濫訴，並即刻釋放無辜遭拘押人士，保障港人應有的基本人權與言論自由。延伸閱讀：快訊》要把人關到死？ 香港高院今對黃之鋒勾結外國勢力判10年徒刑翁曉玲批「境外敵對勢力」定義狹隘 梁文傑一句話反擊前央視主持人「跳機」滯桃園機場！民進黨團曝立場前央視主持人尋求台灣庇護遭拒！梁文傑揭駁回原因國台辦批沈伯洋、護航張俊傑 梁文傑反嗆中國：不容說嘴

Having lost some of its sheen to cheaper Shenzhen, the city is looking to new development Central Yards to revitalise the city’s shopping and leisure

Financial Secretary Paul Chan on Thursday said Hong Kong’s wealth management sector is growing strongly and is well positioned to capture a fair share of business emanating from shifting global affluence. In …

Newtalk新聞 實況主「Toyz」(劉偉健)2024年5月因販毒案入獄，如今已服刑2年又5個月。本月3日Toyz假釋出獄，並依法執行強制出境返回香港。而先前傳出已與Toyz登記結婚的女星篠崎泫，被質疑對方出獄後都沒表態「在看風向嗎？」。對此，篠崎泫無奈回應，「會不會有可能我已經忙死」。 Toyz先前因販賣大麻菸彈，被判處4年2個月徒刑，2024年5月16日正式入獄。今年10月20日台中高分院裁定假釋中交付保護管束，檢方命令以驅逐出境代替保護管束，昨日Toyz假釋出獄，並於下午1時搭乘飛機離台返港。雖然Toyz入獄已經2年多，但他的影響力仍不減，旗下手搖飲料店也時常緊跟時事，推出新品飲料。恢復自由身後，Toyz在Threads簡單發文寫下「報數」，並將2024年5月16日入監當天發布的「珍重再見」貼文取消置頂。 而篠崎泫近期時常發布工作貼文，但都未提到Toyz，因此引來部分網友開酸，「Toyz出來了，y嫂都沒表示什麼不？在看風向嗎？」。面對外界質疑，篠崎泫表示，「會不會有可能我已經忙死」，強調近期工作忙碌無暇顧及其他。另外，先前傳出Toyz已在獄中與篠崎泫登記結婚，但此事並未獲得本人證實。※Newtalk提醒您：#遠離毒品，少一份毒品，多一分健康；吸毒一時，終身危害，戒毒諮詢專線：0800-770-885(0800-請請您-幫幫我)。延伸閱讀：寵粉無極限！李多慧「慶祝味全龍奪冠」請粉絲吃飯 快閃地點曝光遭爆「戶政事務所低調登記結婚」？陳柏霖、庭瑄雙雙回應了洪榮宏首度加入2027大港舞台！神秘跨界搭檔曝光成樂迷焦點沈伯洋談兒虐數據「用猜的」 國民黨要求向台北市民、蔣萬安道歉「伊朗戰爭將在我想要的時候結束」! 不顧黨內究責動武害慘敗 川普依然強硬

This article was first published on November 6, 1976. Concorde arrives, softly, softly by Mark Giles The supersonic age hit Hongkong yesterday (November 5, 1976) – not with a bang, as many …

Beyondsoft showcased its financial AI and digital solutions at Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK 2026, where the ...

Beijing is expanding its central bank-backed digital currency network to offshore institutions, including Hong Kong branches, while banks are also exploring local e-CNY wallets for foreign firms to deepen cross-border integration. “We …

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — Carlsberg Malaysia has clarified that it was never a sponsor of Hyrox Kuala Lumpur 2026 and...

Most asset managers in Hong Kong expect broader access to mainland China’s two Nasdaq-style stock markets to strengthen the city’s private wealth business, an industry survey shows, as hard-tech firms continue to …

Two stories about Macau passports have surfaced in recent weeks, and together they raise something more interesting than either does alone: who gets to decide what a Macau document – or a …

All four local universities included in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027 improved their positions, according to the latest rankings released by global higher education research organization Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). The …

When Shenzhen-listed digital infrastructure provider Runjian Corporation expanded into the Middle East and Southeast Asia through Hong Kong, adapting meant more than translating software interfaces or navigating local data privacy laws. It …

A former top Hong Kong official has called on the government to release a structural inspection report of the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court to dispel the concerns of homeowners who have rejected …

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IMMIGRATION officers prevented two Filipino men from leaving the country after discovering they were targeted by suspicious recruitment schemes offering significant payments and high salaries for employment in conflict-stricken areas abroad.Bureau of …