Lunar New Year shopping: Hong Kong and Shenzhen battle for dollars and deals
Saturday, January 18,2025,02:12
‘Savvy’ Hong Kong shoppers have plenty of options in run-up to holiday as operators roll out free coaches and malls splash out on promotions. .. read more..
Wynn looks to Vegas to remodel Macau’s US$28 billion casino hub into ‘1+4 eco...
Saturday, January 18,2025,02:00
Macau seeks to source 60 per cent of its revenues from non-gaming sectors by 2028, from 20 per cent at present. .. read more..
Explainer: What is the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute and why wa...
Saturday, January 18,2025,02:00
The Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (PORI) made headlines after its office was raided on Monday and its CEO and president, Robert Chung, and two other staff members were taken to a police station to assist in a national security investigation. The developments came weeks after police issued arrest warrants and a HK$1 million […] .. read more..
Party’s over? Why spotlight on Gen Z hotspot in Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong is harmful
Saturday, January 18,2025,01:00
Public concerns over Kwun Tong Promenade may drive teenagers to hang out in private spaces instead, an expert says. .. read more..
China's college UIC unveils Boston Center
Friday, January 17,2025,18:45
NEW YORK, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College (UIC), a public college located in Zhuhai of south China's Guangdong Province, has launched its Boston Center, according to a release from the college. UIC Boston Center is home to the Institute of Life and Art, the Whitehead Research Center, and the UIC Alumni Association of America, the release iss .. read more..
(SP)INDONESIA-YOGYARKARTA-AFC WOMEN'S FUTSAL ASIAN CUP-QUALIFIERS-GROUP B-KGZ...
Friday, January 17,2025,16:19
(250117) -- YOGYAKARTA, Jan. 17, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Cheung Wai Ki (L) of China's Hong Kong vies with Nagima Turalieva of Kyrgyzstan during the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women Futsal Asian Cup 2025 qualifiers Group B match between Kyrgyzstan and China's Hong Kong at Among Rogo Sports Hall in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Jan. 17, 2025. (Photo by Ag .. read more..
"Hope 2025 is good for Indian football and we find our next Sunil Chhetri..."...
Friday, January 17,2025,16:18
Siliguri (West Bengal) [India], January 17 (ANI): Former Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia expressed hope that this year will be a fine one for the Indian football and said that the team needs a consistent striker to replace the retired legend and former captain Sunil Chhetri. Bhutia was talking to ANI in Siliguri and said, "After a disastrous 2024, I hope 2025 will be a good year for the team. We have the Asia Cup quali .. read more..
Hong Kong must broaden ties with wider world, Beijing’s top man in city says
Friday, January 17,2025,16:16
Liaison office director Zheng Yanxiong calls for innovation, while Chief Executive John Lee vows bold steps. .. read more..
HKSAR gov't raises outbound travel alert for parts of Myanmar
Friday, January 17,2025,16:15
HONG KONG, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Friday raised the outbound travel alert level for the southeastern regions of Myanmar to red, signaling "significant threat," in view of the recent resurgence of trapped residents in Southeast Asian countries. Residents were advised to adjust travel plans or avoid non-essential travel under the red alert. The HKSAR g .. read more..
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Jan. 17
Friday, January 17,2025,16:15
JAKARTA -- Indonesia welcomed a World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling that supports the archipelago nation in its dispute over "palm oil discrimination" by the European Union (EU), government ministers said on Friday. "This victory demonstrates that in the case of palm oil and biodiesel, Europe is recognized for discriminating against Indonesia. So, the biodiesel that we are now taking as a policy, the world has .. read more..
Hong Kong’s average roadside nitrogen dioxide level exceeds WHO mark by 550%
Friday, January 17,2025,15:02
NGO finds ‘exceedingly high’ readings a sign of need to transition to green transport, but overall level of pollutants dropped. .. read more..
Hong Kong to expedite approvals to keep construction sector from contracting
Friday, January 17,2025,13:18
Repeated failed land bids had prompted some construction and architectural firms to cut jobs, force staff to go on unpaid leave. .. read more..
Namibia to host Hong Kong of China in the Davis Cup World Group 2 tennis tie
Friday, January 17,2025,12:16
WINDHOEK, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- Namibia will host Hong Kong, China in a crucial Davis Cup World Group 2 tie on February 1 and 2 in the country's capital city, Windhoek. This marks a significant moment for Namibian tennis, bringing international-level competition to the country. "We expect the Namibian teams to win the tie and continue to the second round in September," President of the Namibia Tennis Associ .. read more..
Hong Kong sees record registered companies in 2024
Friday, January 17,2025,11:45
HONG KONG, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) saw a record number of registered firms in 2024 amid government efforts to attract companies, official data showed Friday. By the end of 2024, the total number of local companies registered under the Companies Ordinance reached more than 1.46 million, increasing by 29,736 compared to 2023, hitting an all-time high, according to th .. read more..
Jimmy Lai paid ex-US officials US$3.25 million to advise Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-we...
Friday, January 17,2025,11:38
Prosecutors have accused jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai of paying two former US officials US$3.25 million (HK$25.3 million) to brief ex-Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen about Washington’s attitude towards the self-ruled island. Prosecutor Anthony Chau said on Friday that Lai, 77, paid Jack Keane, a retired US army general, and Paul Wolfowitz, ex-US deputy secretary of […] .. read more..
Chance of success not the only factor when deciding to appeal LGBTQ court cas...
Friday, January 17,2025,11:34
The “likelihood of success” is not the only factor the government considers when deciding whether to appeal against court rulings, including those relating to LGBTQ issues, the Hong Kong justice chief has said. Secretary for Justice Paul Lam said in the Legislative Council on Wednesday that the authorities must take into account “overall public interest,” […] .. read more..
Jimmy Lai paid HK$13 million to former US officials, Hong Kong court hears
Friday, January 17,2025,11:13
Former US general Jack Keane and ex-deputy defence secretary Paul Wolfowitz received money for consultancy services for Taiwanese government. .. read more..
7 Hong Kong police officers among 12 arrested over money laundering involving...
Friday, January 17,2025,11:08
Seven police officers were among 12 people arrested over alleged money laundering involving around HK$10.5 million, Hong Kong police have said. Four women and eight men were detained following their arrests in Sheung Shui, Fanling, Tuen Mun and Kwai Chung on Thursday on suspicion of money laundering from 2017 and 2024, police said in a […] .. read more..
Hong Kong bamboo scaffolders say switch to metal won’t stop accidents
Friday, January 17,2025,09:51
Industry representatives issue warning days after 11 injured in bamboo scaffolding collapse at construction site in Kai Tak. .. read more..
China’s population fell for 3rd year in a row in 2024, even as birth rate tic...
Friday, January 17,2025,09:44
China said on Friday its population fell for the third year running in 2024, extending a downward streak after more than six decades of growth as the country faces a rapidly ageing population and persistently low birth rates. Once the world’s most populous country, China was overtaken by India in 2023, with Beijing seeking to […] .. read more..
Hong Kong’s historic cross-border train to be showcased at MTR exhibition
Friday, January 17,2025,09:26
Intercity KTT train service ran for decades between Hong Kong and Guangzhou, before being replaced by high-speed rail. .. read more..
CEO of Hong Kong’s NWD buys company-built flat for US$6.4 million
Friday, January 17,2025,09:00
Echo Huang Shaomei, appointed in November as the second new CEO in two months, purchases 4-bedroom, 1,522 sq ft North Point home. .. read more..
Hong Kong Hang Seng Index closes 0.31 pct higher
Friday, January 17,2025,08:45
HONG KONG, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong stock market ended higher Friday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index up 0.31 percent to close at 19,584.06 points. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index rose 0.14 percent to end at 7,108.81 points, and the Hang Seng Tech Index jumped 1.4 percent to end at 4,479.19 points. .. read more..
Hongkonger freed from Myanmar scam farm after family paid US$30,000 ransom
Friday, January 17,2025,08:07
Former district councillor Andy Yu reveals scammers negotiated with family directly through video calls showing victim. .. read more..
Elderly woman allowed to collect belongings from Tai Hang Sai Estate after co...
Friday, January 17,2025,07:30
An elderly resident of a private housing estate slated for redevelopment has been allowed to collect her belongings from her former home after a Hong Kong court set aside an order to evict her. The ruling would allow Tam Wai-lan to re-enter the premises of Tai Hang Sai Estate to take back her belongings, according […] .. read more..
China logs 5% economic growth for 2024, lowest rate recorded in years
Friday, January 17,2025,07:19
By Peter Catterall China recorded one of its slowest rates of economic growth in decades last year, data showed Friday, as leaders nervously eye a potential trade standoff with incoming US president Donald Trump. Beijing has in recent months announced its most aggressive support measures in years in a bid to reignite an economy that […] .. read more..
(SP)ITALY-TURIN-FISU-TORINO 2025-FIGURE SKATING-MEN'S SINGLES-SHORT PROGRAM
Friday, January 17,2025,07:15
(250117) -- TURIN, Jan. 17, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Daniel Grassl of Italy competes during the figure skating men's singles short program at the 2025 FISU Winter World University Games in Turin, Italy, Jan. 16, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan) .. read more..
HKSAR gov't strongly condemns memorandum signed by U.S.
Friday, January 17,2025,07:15
HONG KONG, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government has strongly disapproved of and condemned the malicious attack by the United States through signing a memorandum, which slandered Hong Kong's rule of law, democracy, and human rights situation, and extended and expanded the Deferred Enforced Departure eligibility for certain Hong Kong residents in the United States. A s .. read more..
Hong Kong life insurance sales set record as Middle East, Southeast Asia buye...
Friday, January 17,2025,07:00
New life insurance sales in the first nine months of 2024 stood at HK$169.7 billion (US$21.8 billion), the highest since the authority set up in 2016. .. read more..
Coldplay's Ahmedabad show to be live streamed, band members express excitement
Friday, January 17,2025,06:55
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 17 (ANI): Don't be sad if you're not able to get Coldplay tickets for the band's concert in India. You all can enjoy the live performance of Coldplay in the comfort of your home. Yes, you read it right. British rock band Coldplay's Ahmedabad concert, which is scheduled to take place on January 26 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, will be streamed live on Disney Hotstar. In the announcemen .. read more..
University of Hong Kong student loses HK$9.2 million in phone scam
Friday, January 17,2025,06:38
Insider says police have launched manhunt for two fraudsters over scam. .. read more..
Company registrations in Hong Kong hit record high in 2024
Friday, January 17,2025,05:30
City logged registrations of more than 145,000 local businesses and 1,079 non-Hong Kong companies last year. .. read more..
Hong Kong police officer remanded in custody over grabbing firearm, voyeurism
Friday, January 17,2025,05:25
Constable Ko Chun-chung suspected of attempting to take colleague’s handgun after being arrested for allegedly taking upskirt photos. .. read more..
‘Malicious attack’: Hong Kong gov’t condemns US for extending protections for...
Friday, January 17,2025,05:08
Hong Kong authorities have condemned outgoing US President Joe Biden’s order to extend “safe haven” protections for Hongkongers, calling the move a “malicious attack.” In a statement on Thursday night, the government said it “strongly disapproves of and condemns the malicious attack by the United States (US) through signing a memorandum, which… expands the Deferred […] .. read more..
Hong Kong privacy watchdog records 46% rise in personal data fraud inquiries
Friday, January 17,2025,04:51
Privacy commissioner urges public against giving away personal information, says scammers need private data to lure victims to scam farms. .. read more..
Nifty, Sensex open flat on Friday, Nifty Oil gas index surge, pressure to re...
Friday, January 17,2025,04:27
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 17 (ANI): The pressure in the Indian stock markets returned on Friday morning as both indices opened almost flat in the red. The Nifty 50 index opened at 23,277.10 points with a decline of -34.70 points or -0.15 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened marginally higher at 77,069.19 points with a gain of 26.37 points or 0.03 per cent. Experts noted that FPI selling is continuously creati .. read more..
Market exchange rates in China -- Jan. 17
Friday, January 17,2025,03:16
BEIJING, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Friday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System: Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan U.S. dollar 100 718.89 Euro 100 745.62 Japanese yen 100 4.67 Hong Kong dollar 100 92.304 British pound 100 885.57 Austra .. read more..
Panda Watch: Hong Kong’s twin cubs to make public debut after Lunar New Year
Friday, January 17,2025,03:00
‘Elder Sister’ and ‘Younger Brother’ are now playing, crawling on grass, climbing up rocks and clawing trees. .. read more..
Enquiries about suspected data fraud surged 40% last year, Hong Kong privacy ...
Friday, January 17,2025,02:30
Enquiries about suspected data fraud increased by more than 40 per cent last year, the city’s privacy watchdog has said. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) said in a statement on Thursday that it received 1,158 enquiries relating to suspected personal data fraud last year, up from 793 the year before. […] .. read more..
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index opens 0.12 pct lower
Friday, January 17,2025,02:15
HONG KONG, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index dipped 0.12 percent to open at 19,499.1 points on Friday. .. read more..
Hong Kong developers concerned over Northern Metropolis tender, call for changes
Friday, January 17,2025,02:01
‘The tender will be awarded to the highest bidder and the government has confirmed that it will not provide any discounts or incentives to attract companies,’ source says. .. read more..
How Hong Kong International Airport will reach new heights
Friday, January 17,2025,01:30
The expansion of the airport’s services and facilities heralds new opportunities for China’s gateway to the world. .. read more..
Weak yen to fuel more Hong Kong outbound travel to Japan: tourism sector
Friday, January 17,2025,00:30
But retail insiders say they are hopeful resumption of multiple-entry visas for Shenzhen residents will mitigate local spending decline. .. read more..
Jimmy Lai paid retired US army general to advise Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen on Tru...
Friday, January 17,2025,00:30
Jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai has told his national security trial that he paid a retired US army general to give advice to former Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen regarding the attitude of Donald Trump’s first administration to the self-ruled island. The court heard on Thursday that Lai, 77, engaged Jack Keane, a former vice chief […] .. read more..
Coldplay's vocalist Chris Martin arrives in Mumbai ahead of band's concert, g...
Thursday, January 16,2025,18:55
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 16 (ANI): Excitement among music lovers has reached new heights as only two days remain until the concert of the global band Coldplay in India. On Thursday evening, the band members landed in Mumbai. Chris Martin, best known for making Coldplay famous with his vocals on tracks such as 'Fix You' and 'A Sky Full of Stars,' was spotted exiting the airport. He even posed for the shutterbu .. read more..
Human Rights Watch sees some encouraging signs in Asia in 2024
Thursday, January 16,2025,18:05
BANGKOK - In an uneven year for democracy and rights globally, the Asia-Pacific region saw some encouraging signs, Human Rights Watch says in its World Report 2025 , released today. The organization cited citizen action by Indian voters against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the toppling of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina by .. read more..
Hong Kong police arrest advertising man over FC Barcelona match claims
Thursday, January 16,2025,16:54
Boss arrested a week after Winman Advertising and Entertaining Group said it had intended to put on a match but was rejected by venue. .. read more..
India Open 2025: PV Sindhu, Kiran George, Satwik-Chirag duo register commandi...
Thursday, January 16,2025,16:18
New Delhi [India], January 16 (ANI): Former champion PV Sindhu rekindled memories of her old aggressive self while up and coming Kiran George kept his nerves under pressure to register straight game wins to advance to the quarter-finals of the India Open 2025. In addition, the men's doubles combination of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also came back from a game down to advance to the quarters. India Open 2025, .. read more..
Commissioner's Office of Chinese Foreign Ministry in HKSAR opposes U.S. attac...
Thursday, January 16,2025,16:15
HONG KONG, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- A spokesperson for the Commissioner's Office of the Chinese Foreign Ministry in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Thursday expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to the U.S. side for denigrating Hong Kong's rule of law, democracy and human rights situation. The spokesperson made it clear in response to the U.S. president's memorandum, which attack .. read more..
Energy drink maker plans US$1b listing
Thursday, January 16,2025,16:00
Bloomberg Chinese energy drink maker Eastroc Beverage is considering a listing in Hong Kong after a previous plan for a Swiss share sale did not materialize, according to people familiar with the matter. Shanghai-listed Eastroc is seeking to hire banks to help prepare for a potential Hong Kong... .. read more..