Veteran HSBC banker Peter Wong to head up the University of Hong Kong council
Veteran HSBC banker Peter Wong will succeed barrister Priscilla Wong as chairman of governing council.
Hong Kong authorities warn that e-cigarettes could be tools for drug abuse
Devices could be used to consume illegal substances or products with higher concentrations of nicotine that cause greater addiction.
Hong Kong’s advanced materials institute falls short in income, projects undertaken: auditor
Nano and Advanced Materials Institute’s contribution to city’s economic growth has dropped by almost a third, Audit Commission finds.
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar junta chief over crimes against humanity
This is the first application for an arrest warrant against a high-level Myanmar government official, and ‘more will follow’.
‘Groundless’: China dismisses report about corruption probe into defence chief Dong Jun
Foreign ministry responds to article that claims Dong is the latest Chinese defence minister to be investigated for graft.
China investigates Shanghai free-trade-zone party chief for corruption
Zhu Zhisong, who is first Pudong New Area party chief to come under a probe, is among a number of aerospace veterans investigated recently.
Founder of Chinese AI firm DeepGlint, an early mover, steps back amid rising losses
Losses at the image recognition firm have surpassed those of 2023, as it grapples with challenges from new technology and client concentration.
Philippine crackdown on Pogos sparks fears of underground scams and espionage
The crackdown on scams and human trafficking may push the industry underground, fostering more sophisticated crimes like espionage and disinformation.
Trump’s trade chief pick, a Lighthizer protégé, set to push hard line, tariffs on China
US president-elect Donald Trump has nominated international trade lawyer Jamieson Greer as the next US trade representative.
Hong Kong’s jobs market dims as 46% of workers are less confident about opportunities
Only 55 per cent of employers expect to give pay increases ranging from 1 to 5 per cent, a Robert Walters survey shows.