British tourist wanted after jumping bail over Hong Kong airport vandalism
Published: 4:54pm, 15 Jun 2026Updated: 4:58pm, 15 Jun 2026 A Hong Kong court has issued an arrest warrant for a British tourist who allegedly...
Hong Kong’s five-year plan must boost governance to ensure results
Why do some governments consistently turn long-term goals into visible results while others struggle to move beyond policy announcements? The answer often lies not...
Hong Kong tightens labour importation scheme with tougher hiring rules, penalties
Published: 4:20pm, 15 Jun 2026Updated: 6:36pm, 15 Jun 2026 Hong Kong authorities will tighten regulations governing a labour importation scheme by introducing a two-tier...
Did volcanic eruptions ruin China’s Ming dynasty and undermine the Qing?
By many historical accounts, the Ming dynasty’s doom was sealed when Li Zicheng, the leader of a peasant rebel army, invaded Beijing in 1644....
Watchdog urges clearer terms as complaints about hotels near 1,000 annually
Published: 3:47pm, 15 Jun 2026Updated: 3:53pm, 15 Jun 2026 Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog has urged hotels and online booking platforms to clearly outline their...
New shelter for Filipino helpers in Hong Kong awaits government green light
A Tai Po villa serving as a new shelter for distressed Filipino domestic workers in Hong Kong is ready but must receive the green...
South Korean music festival plays out against discord in reunification hopes
A stone’s throw from the barbed wire and minefields that separate the two Koreas, thousands gathered for a music festival this weekend to sing...
Norwegian crown princess’ son sentenced to 4 years’ jail for rape, domestic violence
The stepson of Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon was found guilty of two counts of rape, one count of domestic violence and other crimes and...
Racist gesture at Korean World Cup fan costs Mexican engineering guild chief his post
A Mexican man who led an engineering guild has apologised after losing his position over a video showing him making a racist gesture at...