Working in Hong Kong, living in Shenzhen: why people are moving to mainland city
At 8.30am on Monday, 24-year-old Lisa Sun leaves her flat in Shenzhen and begins her long commute to work. Advertisement It starts with an...
Hong Kong will make National Games ‘unforgettable experience’, city’s leader says
Published: 3:59pm, 2 Aug 2025Updated: 4:37pm, 2 Aug 2025 Hong Kong is ready to co-host the National Games and will focus on refining services...
Hong Kong’s policy change for children of non-local talent ‘to ensure fairness’
Published: 2:13pm, 2 Aug 2025Updated: 2:14pm, 2 Aug 2025 Hong Kong’s plans to impose a required residency period for children of non-local talent before...
China investing US$350 million in Angola in drive to boost food security
China is investing hundreds of millions of US dollars to develop soy bean and grain farms in Angola as it seeks to reduce its...
Japan aquarist calls seal wrong name, apologises; story gets 30 million views
A Japanese aquarist who accidentally named a baby seal wrongly in a post online and then bowed in apology to the animal, prompting it...
How did the tomato create the potato? Chinese team traces tuber’s hybrid past
They could not look less alike in the supermarket aisle, but a Chinese-led research team has uncovered an ancient link that makes a forerunner...
Hong Kong earns HK$189 million from revived hotel tax in first quarter
Published: 1:00pm, 2 Aug 2025Updated: 6:01pm, 2 Aug 2025 Hong Kong only received HK$189 million (US$24.1 million) in the first quarter under a reintroduced...
US Hits Iranian Shipping Network With Major New Sanctions
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Treasury Department announced fresh sanctions on Wednesday on over 115 Iran-linked individuals, entities, and vessels, in a sign the Trump administration is...
China, Russia Launch Joint Naval Drills Amid Growing Concern Over Their Military Ties
China and Russia have begun a week-long joint annual naval exercise in the Sea of Japan. Taking place from Aug. 1 to 5 near...