Hong Kong’s Medical Council under fire for closing second alleged blunder case
Hong Kong’s Medical Council is under mounting pressure to account for its disciplinary procedures after concerns were raised about its handling of a second...
Manila’s biggest challenge as next Asean chair? Staying neutral
With the Philippines set to succeed Malaysia next year as chair of Asean, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations faces challenges both within and...
China’s Fujian carrier on track for rapid combat readiness. Will there be more?
Published: 8:18pm, 9 Nov 2025Updated: 8:44pm, 9 Nov 2025 China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, is expected to achieve combat readiness sooner than the...
Mass Closures in China’s Gold Shops, Chow Tai Fook Shuts 905 Stores, Gold Tax Forces Refusals
In recent days, while global gold prices have dropped, prices in China have continued to climb. Many gold shops across the country have reportedly...
House Panel Chair Calls On Columbia University to Cut Ties With CCP-Linked Group
The top Republican on the House China committee is urging Columbia University to end its ties and those of its student groups with an...
40 hikers rescued in New Zealand amid out-of-control wildfire
New Zealand authorities said on Sunday that extra aircraft were being sent to fight an out-of-control wildfire that has burnt through around 1,100 hectares...
As Cop30 begins, what’s the latest in climate science?
Published: 6:34pm, 9 Nov 2025Updated: 6:38pm, 9 Nov 2025 With the pace of climate change speeding up, extreme weather and other impacts are taking...
Xi opens National Games, Hong Kong’s Lee says hosting ‘honour’ – as it happened
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Cathay Pacific to buy-back 9.57% of shares from Qatar Airways
November 09, 2025 Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific is close to buying back 9.57% of its own shares from Qatar Airways.
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