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Jimmy Lai’s Daughter Urges International Action to Secure Release of Hong Kong Activist
Claire Lai calls on Chinese authorities and global leaders, including U.S. allies, to intervene as her father faces severe prison sentence
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Large-Scale Survey Shows Strong Public Support for Expanded Tobacco Control Measures in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health data reveal broad approval for policies including flavour bans, plain packaging and smoking restrictions
Ritz-Carlton’s Luminara Begins First Major Asia-Pacific Call as Homeport Hong Kong Expansion Accelerates
Luxury superyacht Luminara makes inaugural turnaround visit to Hong Kong, underscoring the city’s growing role as a high-end cruise hub with expanded Asia-Pacific itineraries
Analysts See Hong Kong and China Stocks Positioned to Outpace U.S. Equities in 2026
Market strategists highlight strong tech listings, earnings growth prospects and renewed investor interest in Asian equities as momentum builds for Chinese and Hong Kong markets
Hong Kong High Court Concludes Mitigation Hearings in Jimmy Lai National Security Trial
Mitigation phase wrapped up for media tycoon and co-defendants as the case moves closer to sentencing
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Majority of Hong Kong Residents Back Stronger Smoking Controls, Survey Finds
Public opinion data shows broad support for tobacco taxes, future bans on smoking and tighter regulation of smoking products
Former Apple Daily Executives Seek Reduced Sentences in Landmark Hong Kong National Security Case
Convicted journalists urge the court to temper penalties, highlighting cooperation and limited roles as Hong Kong moves closer to sentencing
Jefferies Appoints Former HSBC Industrials Specialist as Head of Asia Diversified Industrials in Hong Kong
Global investment bank bolsters Asia industrials coverage with seasoned banking executive Misi Tang from HSBC
David Webb, Influential Hong Kong Shareholder Activist, Dies at Sixty
The long-time campaigner for corporate governance and market transparency leaves a lasting imprint on Hong Kong’s financial landscape
Gold-Backed Stablecoins Face Delays as Hong Kong Maintains Fiat-Only Regulatory Framework
Digital asset issuers eye the city’s crypto hub ambitions, but regulators are holding firm on restricting stablecoins to traditional currencies
Passenger Dies After Collapsing on Long-Haul Cathay Pacific Flight from Amsterdam to Hong Kong
A 72-year-old Dutch man died after a medical emergency aboard inflight CX270 as the aircraft approached Hong Kong International Airport
GigaDevice Shares Surge in Hong Kong Debut as AI-Driven Chip Demand Energises Market
Beijing-based semiconductor designer’s IPO jumps sharply on first day of trading, reflecting investor appetite amid AI and self-reliance trends
GigaDevice’s Hong Kong IPO Soars as Chipmaker Capitalises on AI and Self-Sufficiency Momentum
Shares leap as China’s memory chip designer raises nearly HK$4.7 billion in a resurgent Hong Kong equity market
Hongkong Land Cancels 185,000 Shares Following Latest Buyback Programme
Property group trims issued share capital as part of ongoing capital return and shareholder value strategy
Jane Street’s Hong Kong Expansion Encounters Regulatory Scrutiny Amid Broader Market Moves
Trading firm’s substantial lease in Hong Kong and Asia growth face fresh oversight from Chinese authorities in context of global expansion
Hong Kong Shares Rise Firmly as Yuan Strengthens to Nearly Three-Year High
Hang Seng Index gains as Asian equities benefit from broader investor interest and a stronger Chinese currency
Trump Imposes Immediate Twenty-Five Percent Tariffs on Nations Trading with Iran Amid Rising Tensions
The U.S. president orders sweeping tariffs targeting countries doing business with Tehran as protests escalate inside Iran and diplomatic pressure mounts
Trump Escalates Pressure on Iran as China Urges Restraint Amid Worsening Unrest
Beijing rejects the use of force following U.S. threats of military strikes over Tehran’s crackdown on widespread protests
Hong Kong Police Warn After Online Shopping Scams Cost Residents Fourteen Million Dollars in First Week of 2026
Authorities report nearly three hundred fraud cases in early January and urge both buyers and sellers to exercise caution in digital marketplaces
Hong Kong and Nansha Forge Initiative to Establish Global Drone Standards Through Cross-Border Trials
Joint trials between Hong Kong and mainland China aim to harmonize drone and eVTOL standards and position the region as a leading low-altitude economy hub
Hong Kong Court Removes Anonymous Shield for Barrister Accused in Molestation Case
Judicial order lifts anonymity in high-profile barrister molestation proceedings, underscoring open justice principles
China’s GigaDevice Semiconductor Shares Surge on Hong Kong Market Debut Amid Country’s Self-Reliance Push
Fabless chip designer’s strong listing reflects investor confidence as China accelerates domestic technology capital-raising
China’s Vanke Faces Rising Default Risk but Analysts See No Systemic Shock
Debt restructuring talks and deferred payments ease immediate contagion fears, even as property sector strains persist
China’s Weight-Loss Drug Market Plunges into Price War as Obesity Soars
Global and local pharmaceutical firms slash prices by up to eighty per cent amid intensifying competition and a growing public-health burden
Thailand’s THEOS-2A Satellite Set for Launch in Pivotal Space Mission Today
High-resolution Earth observation satellite THEOS-2A to lift off from India at 11:47 a.m., marking a major step for Thailand’s space programme
ITE Hong Kong 2026 Positions City as Global Hub for Premium Travel Experiences
Asia’s leading travel fair returns with a strong focus on luxury, bespoke tourism and high-value travel markets
Hong Kong Shares Open Higher as Technology Stocks Drive Early Gains
Benchmark index advances at the open, supported by strength in major tech names and improved investor sentiment
Hong Kong Broadens Citywide Trials to Accelerate Intelligent Mobility Development
Authorities expand testing zones and technologies as part of a wider push toward smart transport and autonomous systems
Hong Kong Expands High-Speed Rail Network with 16 New Mainland Destinations
From late January the West Kowloon terminus will offer direct links to major Mainland cities, boosting travel and economic integration
Hong Kong Establishes Expert Panel to Investigate Persistent Water Loss at Yuen Long’s Fairview Park
Government commissions independent specialists to diagnose chronic freshwater leakage that has troubled the estate for decades
Hong Kong Expands Nestlé Formula Recall as Second Batch Pulled Over Contamination Fears
Authorities and Nestlé proactively withdraw 21 additional infant formula batches amid global recalls over a potential toxin risk
OmniVision Sets Hong Kong IPO at Top End, Raising About $616 Million
Shanghai-listed semiconductor designer prices its Hong Kong share offering at HK$104.80, preparing for a highly anticipated debut on the stock exchange
Hong Kong Shares Edge Higher as Technology and Drug Stocks Lift Market
Modest gains in major indices reflect renewed investor interest in technology and pharmaceutical companies
Hong Kong High Court Begins Mitigation Hearing as Jimmy Lai Seeks Lighter Sentence
Pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai appears in court to argue for reduced sentencing ahead of a potential life term under the national security law
Inaugural Honolulu-Hong Kong Festival to Celebrate Culture, Cuisine and Commerce from January to March
Month-long Honolulu event marks Hong Kong heritage and business ties with cultural showcases, culinary promotions and trade activities
First Baby Boomers Set to Turn Eighty, Marking a Global Demographic Turning Point
The milestone underscores accelerating population aging with far-reaching implications for health care, pensions, and social policy.
New Fossil Analysis Prompts Scientists to Reexamine Key Evolutionary Assumptions
Researchers argue that fresh interpretations of the fossil record raise questions about long-standing evolutionary explanations.
Unusual Stock Trades Prompt Scrutiny Over Timing Linked to U.S. Political Activity
Questions have emerged after market observers noted transactions whose timing coincided with major political developments.
How Google Keep Quietly Became a Daily Productivity Essential for Many Users
Once overlooked, the simple note-taking app is now widely valued for its practical role in everyday organization.
Investor Buys Another McDonald’s Hong Kong Property for US$15.2 Million as Asset Sales Continue
Evergreen Capital expands retail portfolio with purchase of iconic Causeway Bay McDonald’s amid ongoing property disposals
Hong Kong Government Rebukes ‘Smear’ Attempts as Jimmy Lai Mitigation Hearing Nears
Senior official denounces external criticism ahead of mitigation proceedings in high-profile national security case
Hong Kong Shares Slip as Oil Politics and Upcoming China Data Weigh on Investor Sentiment
Hang Seng Index eases as traders react to geopolitical energy tensions and anticipated Chinese economic statistics
Asiana Airlines Flight Lands Safely in Hong Kong After Power Bank Fire Aboard
Portable lithium battery overheats mid-flight, crew extinguishes blaze and one passenger is treated for burns
Rising Stock Stamp Duty Puts Hong Kong on Track for Operating Surplus
Stronger equity market activity is lifting government revenue and improving the city’s fiscal outlook
No Verified Reporting Confirms Alleged Hong Kong Tesla Knife Incident
Real-time checks find no credible evidence supporting claims of a Russian woman arrested over a Tesla-related knife attack
Musetti Mounts Comeback to Defeat Rublev and Reach Hong Kong Final
Italian star overturns a deficit against Andrey Rublev to book his place in the 2026 Hong Kong title match
SOM Wins Competition to Design Gateway Innovation Campus for Shenzhen-Hong Kong Zone
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill’s proposal will shape a landmark research and collaboration gateway within the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong innovation cooperation zone in the Greater Bay Area
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Hong Kong Establishes 13-Member Expert Panel to Support Mainland Firms’ Global Expansion
New committee under the ‘GoGlobal’ initiative will advise on strengthening professional services for Chinese enterprises seeking overseas growth
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Jimmy Lai’s Daughter Urges International Action to Secure Release of Hong Kong Activist
Hong Kong High Court Concludes Mitigation Hearings in Jimmy Lai National Security Trial
SOM Wins Competition to Design Gateway Innovation Campus for Shenzhen-Hong Kong Zone
There is no sovereign immunity for poisoning millions with drugs.
High-Speed Rail’s Rising Usage Bolsters Hong Kong’s Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery
Calls Mount in UK for Sanctions on Hong Kong Judges Over Jimmy Lai Conviction
Hong Kong’s Biotech IPO Market Emerges from ‘Biology Winter’ as Investors Embrace New Listings
The U.S. State Department’s account in Persian: “President Trump is a man of action. If you didn’t know it until now, now you do—do not play games with President Trump.”
Hong Kong Accelerates Drive to Become Global Gold Trading Hub
Hong Kong-Linked Oil Firm Sanctioned by US in Venezuela Crackdown Found to Use Fake Address
Hong Kong Targets Passenger Drone Flights by Twenty Twenty Seven With Strict Safety Rules
Korean Beauty Turns Viral Skincare Into a Global Export Engine
President Trump Says United States Will Administer Venezuela Until a Secure Leadership Transition
Delta Force Identified as Unit Behind U.S. Operation That Captured Venezuela’s President
Europe’s Luxury Sanctions Punish Russian Consumers While a Sanctions-Circumvention Industry Thrives
Berkshire’s Buffett-to-Abel Transition Tests Whether a One-Man Trust Model Can Survive as a System
Tesla Loses EV Crown to China’s BYD After Annual Deliveries Decline in 2025
Hong Kong Welcomes 2026 Without Fireworks After City’s Deadliest Fire in Decades
Diamonds Are Powering a New Quantum Revolution
Hong Kong’s Merchandise Exports Surge 18.8% in November in Strongest Growth in Nearly Two Years
Uber Grapples with Rising Costs and Regulation in Hong Kong
Jimmy Lai’s Daughter Describes ‘Devastation’ Following Guilty Verdict in Hong Kong National Security Trial
Hong Kong Restaurants See Sales Fall as Christmas Cross-Border Trips Surge
Hong Kong Christmas Eve Draws Large Crowds but Festive Spirit Dampened by Recent Tragedy
Thailand Explores Possibility of Disneyland-Style Theme Park to Boost Tourism
Hong Kong Tightens Cryptocurrency Oversight with Expanded Licensing Framework
Air India ‘Finds’ a Plane That Vanished 13 Years Ago
Caviar and Foie Gras? China Is Becoming a Luxury Food Powerhouse
Hong Kong Climbs to Second Globally in 2025 Tourism Rankings Behind Bangkok
Hong Kong Markets Retreat as Holiday Caution and Economic Uncertainty Weigh on Stocks
Chinese AI Start-ups Zhipu and MiniMax Unveil Advanced Models Ahead of Planned Hong Kong IPOs
Cash-Hungry Chinese AI Firms Flock to Hong Kong Listings to Fuel Expansion
Landmark Unveils Refreshed Retail Vision as Belowground Retail Concept Debuts in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Court Convicts Jimmy Lai in Landmark National Security Trial, Exposes Deep Division Over Press Freedom
Jimmy Lai Convicted in Landmark National Security Trial as Hong Kong’s Democratic Party Disbands
Rare Decennial Jiao Festival Revives Burning Effigy Rituals and Bamboo Craftsmanship in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Disneyland Unveils Festive 20th Anniversary PUSH Talking Trash Can Collectible
Scambodia: The World Owes Thailand’s Military a Profound Debt of Gratitude
TikTok Reaches U.S. Joint Venture Deal but Algorithm Control Could Strain U.S.–China Relations
Jimmy Lai’s Conviction in Hong Kong Underscores His Choice to Remain and Advocate for Freedom
Hong Kong Issues Record HK$10 Billion Digital Green Bonds in Landmark Sustainable Finance Push
No Verified Reporting Confirms Hong Kong Listing Push by Chinese AI and Chip Start-Ups
China Unveils Satellite ‘Super Factory’ to Accelerate Space Internet Ambitions and Challenge Starlink
Verdict Against Jimmy Lai Seen as Watershed Moment in Hong Kong’s Press Freedom Erosion
Hong Kong Disneyland Emerges as a Standout Global Travel Destination
OneRobotics Launches Hong Kong IPO to Fuel Expansion in AI-Enabled Robotics
Hong Kong Unveils Central Yards Harbourfront Project Featuring Landmark Theatre
Hong Kong Erects World’s Largest Bamboo Altar in Cultural Milestone
Hong Kong Shares Slide Again as Tech Leaders Retreat on Artificial Intelligence Concerns
Xi Jinping Praises Hong Kong and Macao Progress, Reinforces ‘One Country, Two Systems’ Vision
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