Hong Kong government accelerates plan for ride-hailing legislation
The regulatory proposal on ride-hailing services in Hong Kong would be submitted to the legislature before the end of the month, the transport minister...
Hong Kong cancels T1 signal as Typhoon Danas moves away
Published: 2:00pm, 6 Jul 2025Updated: 2:25pm, 6 Jul 2025 This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please...
Chinese scientists find genetics shapes brain’s balance linked to mental ability
Published: 2:00pm, 6 Jul 2025Updated: 2:40pm, 6 Jul 2025 Chinese researchers have discovered that genetics influences the brain’s ability to maintain the crucial balance...
Chinese dad hides daughter, saying, ‘if your mum finds you, she will sell you’
A father in China spent seven years moving across the country to hide his daughter from his ex-wife, deceiving her into believing that she...
Brics leaders urge cohesion, trade and use of local currency to grow clout
Brics leaders have called for stronger cohesion, expanded trade and increased use of local currency to improve the Global South’s clout as an alternative...
30 Hong Kong students achieve top IB scores despite tricky maths exam
Published: 12:44pm, 6 Jul 2025Updated: 6:37pm, 6 Jul 2025 At least 29 students in Hong Kong have achieved top marks in the International Baccalaureate...
Vietnam breathes sigh of relief after Trump trade deal, but challenges remain
Vietnam breathed a sigh of relief when US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal had been struck between Hanoi and Washington. The Vietnam...
Why are Hong Kong fast-food firms Cafe de Coral, Fairwood suffering in downturn?
Published: 12:00pm, 6 Jul 2025Updated: 12:02pm, 6 Jul 2025 Two of Hong Kong’s largest fast-food chains, Cafe de Coral and Fairwood, both suffered a...
Party at sea: why young Chinese have fallen in love with cruise ship holidays
After graduating from Fudan University’s prestigious MBA programme this year, Dong Wenxin wants to keep in touch with his fellow students. The 30-year-old figured...