Court hearing set in July on confiscating Jimmy Lai’s properties
Hong Kong authorities have proceeded to confiscate properties linked to crimes committed by former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, with a hearing scheduled in...
24% of Hong Kong firms to widely adopt AI, with smaller headcounts expected: KPMG
Nearly a quarter of Hong Kong companies are expected to widely adopt AI this year, a threefold increase from a year ago, while a...
Chinese top envoy Wang Yi set for North Korea trip, first since Pyongyang visit in 2019
Beijing’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will travel to North Korea on Thursday for a two-day visit, according to China’s foreign ministry. The visit, at...
Safer, longer-range EVs in sight as China accelerates solid-state battery push
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) batteries are set to become safer and more powerful, as carmakers including SAIC Motor and Chery Automobile outline road maps...
Hong Kong immigration chief granted service extension past retirement age
Hong Kong’s director of immigration will have his service extended beyond the retirement age until June next year, authorities have announced. The announcement to...
Smart Hong Kong Pavilion at InnoEX 2026
As artificial intelligence (AI) adoption accelerates worldwide, Hong Kong is sharpening its focus on applying AI technologies across various domains to make life easier,...
No quick fix for Asian airlines even if Iran reopens Hormuz: IATA chief
The head of a body representing global airlines said on Wednesday that even if Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, it would take months...
Chinese embassy confirms Wang Danhao death, SpaceX challenger fails: 7 science highlights
We have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like...
Philippine lawmakers’ call for oil deals with China prompts warnings of ‘a trap’
Philippine lawmakers have voiced hope that joint oil and gas exploration deals with China could proceed amid the global energy crunch, despite a former...