Hong Kong hospitals can save at least $24 million a year with new drug vettin...
Monday, March 24,2025,07:58
Pharmaceutical firms may consult with health authorities individually to speed up process under streamlined drug approval system. .. read more..
Chinese premier calls for ‘dialogue’ with Washington as US senator visits Bei...
Monday, March 24,2025,07:56
By Peter Catterall China’s number two leader on Sunday called for “dialogue” with Washington, during a meeting in Beijing attended by prominent US business executives and a key congressional ally of President Donald Trump. Relations between the world’s two largest economies have plunged in recent weeks, as blanket tariffs imposed by Trump threaten China’s trade […] .. read more..
‘This is for you Hong Kong’: City’s tennis star Coleman Wong dedicates Miami ...
Monday, March 24,2025,06:45
Hong Kong tennis star Coleman Wong has defeated world’s No. 14 Ben Shelton of the United States at the Miami Open, dedicating the biggest win of his career to his hometown. The 20-year-old wild card upset Shelton, the 13th seed in the tournament, in a thrilling match on Saturday local time, winning 7-6(3), 2-6, and […] .. read more..
Hong Kong security chief slams ‘smearing remarks’ in Guardian article about J...
Monday, March 24,2025,05:51
Hong Kong’s security chief has lashed out at British newspaper The Guardian over an article citing experts criticising a top court ruling on media mogul Jimmy Lai’s appeal as “another cut on the city’s once revered legal system.” In a letter published on the Security Bureau’s website on Sunday, Secretary for Security Chris Tang said […] .. read more..
Hong Kong urged to offer rich tenants priority ‘carrot’ to buy subsidised flats
Monday, March 24,2025,04:32
Call made after authorities announce plan to raise rent and evict well-off tenants from public rental flats. .. read more..
China’s deep-sea cable cutter, Gen Z’s cosmetic cravings: 5 weekend reads you...
Monday, March 24,2025,04:00
From China’s potentially game-changing device to a chef’s push to preserve traditions, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend. .. read more..
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index opens 0.25 pct higher
Monday, March 24,2025,01:45
HONG KONG, March 24 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index climbed 59.86 points, or 0.25 percent, to open at 23,749.58 points on Monday. .. read more..
Hong Kong landlords may take 7 to 15 years to end office glut, market experts...
Monday, March 24,2025,01:30
The city has 15 million square feet of excess office space, more than all the current space in the main business district. .. read more..
Kai Tak venue fiasco must not be repeated at Hong Kong Sevens
Monday, March 24,2025,01:30
If Kai Tak Sports Park’s early days are any indication, the government must be hands-on to ensure Hong Kong avoids further embarrassment. .. read more..
Hong Kong in talks with banks on how to freeze scam-linked accounts more swiftly
Monday, March 24,2025,00:30
HKMA, police discuss options with banks in bid to prevent scammers from quickly transferring money out of city, Post learns. .. read more..
Ping An eyes life insurance expansion in Hong Kong for retirement services: CEO
Monday, March 24,2025,00:30
The insurer is weighing different entry strategies that include applying for a new licence, partnerships and acquisitions. .. read more..
Hong Kong’s Consumer Council receives 25 complaints over Coldplay concert tic...
Monday, March 24,2025,00:07
Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog has received dozens of complaints over a printing error on British rock band Coldplay’s concert tickets following the ticketing platform’s announcement that the misprinted tickets have been voided. The Consumer Council told HKFP on Sunday that as of 11pm Saturday, it had received 25 complaints over the invalid tickets. It also […] .. read more..
Standard Chartered plans Hong Kong wealth centres to tap US$200 billion of ‘n...
Sunday, March 23,2025,23:30
The next wealth management centre will open in Central later this year, while the bank scouts for new locations in the city. .. read more..
Hong Kong’s vision of becoming AI hub demands clear road map
Sunday, March 23,2025,21:30
Success requires strong leadership, a clear development path, community buy-in and bold, forward-thinking policies from the government. .. read more..
HKIS moves to strengthen leadership team
Sunday, March 23,2025,16:00
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Heading to Hong Kong a few months from now, Elizabeth Elizardi is clearly excited by the prospect of a new challenge and the turn her career has taken. As from August 1, she will be Lower Primary principal at Hong Kong International School (HKIS), with overall responsibility for the section’s 700-plus pupils and close involvement in the launch of an eagerly anticipated dual-language immersion programme in English and Mandarin. “What first attracted me was HKIS’s play-based Reggio Emilia inspired model of early childhood and elementary education,” says Elizardi, who is currently interim head of school at The Countr... .. read more..
Crisis looms for emerging markets
Sunday, March 23,2025,16:00
Turkey's markets were shaken last week following the arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu - the biggest rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The stock and bond markets fell for three consecutive days, with the stock market recording its largest weekly drop since the collapse of Lehman... .. read more..
137 flats at Le Mont's second phase heavily oversubscribed
Sunday, March 23,2025,16:00
Staff reporter Vanke Hong Kong's Le Mont phase 2 in Tai Po had received about 7,900 subscriptions for 137 flats in the first price list as of yesterday evening, making them more than 57 times oversubscribed. Phase 2 comprises 682 flats with areas spanning 246 square feet to 797 sq ft. The 137 flats... .. read more..
Sinopec profit declines 16pc
Sunday, March 23,2025,16:00
Sinopec's (0386) full-year profit tumbled 16 percent amid sluggish demand, with China's oil consumption likely nearing a peak. The country's biggest refiner's net income fell to 49 billion yuan (HK$52.56 billion) in 2024 from 58.3 billion yuan a year earlier, the company said in a filing yesterday,... .. read more..
Another mainland study tour hit by gastro outbreak
Sunday, March 23,2025,16:00
Michael Shum Health authorities are investigating a norovirus outbreak after 20 students and a teacher fell ill with acute gastroenteritis on a study tour in the mainland. According to officials, a group of 135 comprising teachers and students from a secondary school in Tsing Yi went on a three-day... .. read more..
'Unshirkable responsibility' of civil servants
Sunday, March 23,2025,16:00
Cheng Wong Civil servants "have an unshirkable responsibility" to safeguard national security and authorities will further integrate national security and patriotic education into their existing training programs, says Secretary for the Civil Service Ingrid Yeung Ho Poi-yan. In a Facebook post,... .. read more..
Queen's College hacked
Sunday, March 23,2025,16:00
Judy Cui Queen's College's student information system was reportedly hacked recently, with one of the student's violation records modified without authorization. Sources provided an internal e-mail that said the school's information technology team discovered unauthorized access to one of the eClass... .. read more..
HKUMed kicks off inaugural sports fest
Sunday, March 23,2025,16:00
Cheng Wong The University of Hong Kong's medical school hosted its first mega Sports and Family Fun Day, gathering over 400 participants at the campus's Stanley Ho Sports Centre Complex for sports and games. Medical staff and professors typically seen in white coats donned sporty attire yesterday to... .. read more..
Progress on air taxis in HK, Western Rail Link
Sunday, March 23,2025,16:00
Ayra Wang Air taxis may be deployed in the second phase of the city's low-altitude economy regulatory sandbox pilot scheme, says Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan. Her remarks came following the launch of the first phase of the city's drone trials, with plans to test over 30 projects... .. read more..
Weather to get warmer from today before it turns cooler at the weekend
Sunday, March 23,2025,16:00
The Hong Kong Observatory warned of a sudden temperature drop to 15 degrees on Saturday, following four days of continuously rising temperatures starting today. The watchdog said the weather will be hot during the day until Friday, with the mercury continuing to rise to 28 degrees on Thursday.... .. read more..
Docs told to help ease pressure on A&E staff
Sunday, March 23,2025,16:00
Cheng Wong Family doctors must guide patients in using medical services appropriately and push them toward primary health care in non-emergencies, says Hong Kong College of Family Physicians vice president Lau Ho-lim. His call came amid talk of the authorities mulling a two-tier system for accident... .. read more..
Response to breast milk bank 'beyond expectations'
Sunday, March 23,2025,16:00
Ayra Wang The response to the Hong Kong Breast Milk Bank has been "beyond expectations" with over 100 eligible donors and more than 300 liters of milk collected since its launching in January, according to the bank's director Rosanna Wong Ming-sum. The initiative, which began its second phase this... .. read more..
Organ donors hit record high but more wanted
Sunday, March 23,2025,16:00
Cheng Wong A record high of over 400,000 voluntary registrations are in the Centralized Organ Donation Register, Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau said as he urged residents to continue registering actively. At a thanksgiving ceremony to promote organ donation, Lo yesterday said "historical records... .. read more..
Pope Francis is back home after 5-week battle with pneumonia
Sunday, March 23,2025,16:00
A frail Pope Francis returned to the Vatican yesterday after a five-week hospitalization for life-threatening double pneumonia, and he made a surprise stop at his favorite basilica on the way home before beginning two months of prescribed rest and recovery. The 88-year-old pope sat in the front... .. read more..
Korean peninsula peace 'a shared responsibility'
Sunday, March 23,2025,16:00
China, Japan and South Korea agreed that peace on the Korean peninsula was a shared responsibility, Seoul's foreign minister said, in a meeting of the three countries' top diplomats in which they pledged to promote cooperation. The talks in Tokyo followed a rare summit in May in Seoul where the... .. read more..
Carney will seek strong mandate to fight off neighbor's threats
Sunday, March 23,2025,16:00
Canada's new prime minister Mark Carney was expected to announce snap elections, seeking a stronger mandate as his country fights off a trade war and annexation threats from Donald Trump. The former central banker was chosen by the centrist Liberal Party to replace Justin Trudeau as prime minister,... .. read more..
Tourists ditching Trump's US
Sunday, March 23,2025,16:00
The US tourism outlook has clouded as a result of some of President Donald Trump's policy decisions, which have angered some foreign visitors and prompted fear of a surge in prices and a stronger US dollar. Foreign traveler arrivals in the United States are expected to decline by 5.1 percent in 2025... .. read more..
Horse to follow
Sunday, March 23,2025,16:00
Super Express Ryan Moore/John Size 1st, Race 1, Class 4, 1,400m John Size may have been unable to trouble the placings with his three Derby runners, but the trainer did continue to add to his list of exciting three-year-olds thanks to the debut success of Super Express. Before Bundle Award,... .. read more..
Ride of the day
Sunday, March 23,2025,16:00
Joao Moreira Master Trillion/Frankie Lor 1st, Race 6, Class 4, 1,600m Given the predominance of on-pace runners and those settled on the rail throughout Derby day, actor Donnie Yen Chi-tan only fell narrowly short of the 'ride of the day' for his immaculate "smile-and-wave" role riding pillion on... .. read more..
Best training performance
Sunday, March 23,2025,16:00
Francis Lui It was a day to remember for Francis Lui Kin-wai at Sha Tin as the reigning champion trainer celebrated a treble in front of the record-breaking crowd, headlined by his shock Derby win. Cap Ferrat gave Lui his second success in the city's most prestigious race while the progressive... .. read more..
Group 1 target for My Wish after near-miss
Sunday, March 23,2025,16:00
Jack Dawling Mark Newnham was visibly gutted after My Wish narrowly fell short in the Derby and says he may look to avenge his galloper's agonizing defeat in next month's G1 Champions Mile. My Wish exploded from the rear of the field under Luke Ferraris but ultimately ran out of time to reel in Cap... .. read more..
Perfect timing
Sunday, March 23,2025,16:00
Michael Cox As the reality that he had won the BMW Hong Kong Derby sunk in, trainer Francis Lui Kin-wai was humble enough to admit that he had plenty of pre-race doubts that Cap Ferrat would choose the day to break through for his first-ever victory. "I can't say I was confident," was Lui's honest... .. read more..
Open spot for Mexican after Macau success
Sunday, March 23,2025,16:00
Mexico's Carlos Ortiz held off Patrick Reed to claim the International Series Macau presented by Wynn yesterday at Macau Golf and Country Club. Ortiz, 33, closed with a six-under par 64 to finish three ahead of Reed on 22-under 258. Reed, looking to add the title to his win at the Link Hong Kong... .. read more..
LeBron's return ruined as Bulls thrash Lakers
Sunday, March 23,2025,16:00
The Chicago Bulls stunned the Los Angeles Lakers 146-115, spoiling the return of LeBron James from a two-week absence with a groin injury. James, the NBA's all-time leading scorer, finished with 17 points, six rebounds and four assists in 31 minutes while Luka Doncic, back in action after resting a... .. read more..
Champion pitchman and heavyweight king, Foreman 'belonged to us'
Sunday, March 23,2025,16:00
Former world heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman will be remembered as an incredibly gracious man with an infectious smile, International Boxing Hall of Fame broadcaster and close friend Jim Lampley said. Lampley made the famous "It happened!" call in 1994 when Foreman, at 45, stunned Michael... .. read more..
Piastri hails 'mega job' after McLaren one-two in Shanghai
Sunday, March 23,2025,16:00
Australian Oscar Piastri roared back from season-opening disappointment in his home race by winning the Chinese Grand Prix from pole position in a McLaren one-two with championship leader Lando Norris. George Russell finished third for Mercedes, ahead of Red Bull's reigning champion Max Verstappen,... .. read more..
'Sensational'
Sunday, March 23,2025,16:00
Michael Cox The ecstasy and agony of world-class horse racing was on display in the moments after Cap Ferrat beat My Wish in a thrilling finish to the BMW Hong Kong Derby on a record-breaking day at Sha Tin. On a perfect spring day in front of a festive crowd of more than 60,000, the most ever for... .. read more..
Chan: Opportunities abound in cultural and creative sectors
Sunday, March 23,2025,16:00
Ayra Wang Hong Kong enjoys unique advantages in cultural and creative industry development with a deep understanding of both mainland markets and global trends, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said yesterday. Chan said he attended the China Development Forum, where he noted that the global... .. read more..
Movie helps Michelle Wai understand the many layers of internal conflict and ...
Sunday, March 23,2025,16:00
Staff reporter Hong Kong actress Michelle Wai Sze-nga opened up about her experience starring in The Last Dance, which she said taught her empathy and the importance of not judging the experiences of others without understanding their pain. Set in the city, the film tells a story of the encounter... .. read more..
Vow to pursue globalization's correct path
Sunday, March 23,2025,16:00
Staff reporter and agencies China's No 2 leader told a gathering of business executives in Beijing yesterday that the country will "adhere to the correct direction of economic globalization" in the face of "fragmentation." The China Development Forum convenes amid a renewed trade war with... .. read more..
Hong Kong has entered a golden age of research and innovation, says CUHK
Sunday, March 23,2025,16:00
Ayra Wang Hong Kong is experiencing a "golden era" for research and innovation, driven by increased government funding and global competitiveness, according to the Chinese University of Hong Kong president Dennis Lo Yuk-ming. Speaking on a radio program yesterday, Lo said the city's research... .. read more..
Derby records fall
Sunday, March 23,2025,16:00
The 2025 Hong Kong Derby saw record-highs in attendance, traveler attendance and betting turnover at the Sha Tin Racecourse yesterday. The Hong Kong Jockey Club said the race meeting attracted nearly 72,000 visitors, of which over 9,000 were mainland or overseas travelers, with both numbers being... .. read more..
Record 138,000 spectators expected for Sevens at Kai Tak
Sunday, March 23,2025,16:00
Jamie Liu The Hong Kong men's and women's squads have unveiled their lineups for the Melrose Claymores tournament at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens this week, with the men's team introducing two young debutants. Hong Kong China Rugby said 8,000 more tickets have been sold in the past week for the... .. read more..
Hearts swell for Hong Kong hero
Sunday, March 23,2025,16:00
Michael Shum and agencies Hong Kong's Coleman Wong Chak-lam notched the biggest win of his tennis career, stunning 13th-seed Ben Shelton in the Miami Open, one of nine ATP Masters 1000 tournaments featuring top-ranked players. The 20-year-old wild card produced a gutsy performance from start to... .. read more..
Serene retreat
Sunday, March 23,2025,16:00
Staff reporter Chinachem Group has opened a show flat for Whitesand Cove, its high-end residential development in scenic Sai Kung. The featured unit, flat A on the fifth floor of tower 5, has an area of 1,652 square feet with a four-bedroom en suite layout and enjoys serene views of the mangrove... .. read more..
Let's attract global talent by remaining open to ideas
Sunday, March 23,2025,16:00
The head of Chinese University of Hong Kong, Dennis Lo Yuk-ming, has a point when he says Hong Kong is in the middle of a "golden time" for innovation and technology. Yes, the city has got money, talent and a rather unique spot on the world map. As a matter of fact, Hong Kong is blessed with some... .. read more..