3 Hong Kong franchised bus firms apply to increase fares by up to 9.5%

KMB and New Lantao Bus want to raise fares by 6.5 per cent, while Citybus is seeking an increase of nearly 9.5 per cent for most routes.

Climate change may have played role in record number of region’s super typhoons, Hong Kong meteorologist says

Northwest region of Pacific Ocean has generated 25 named tropical storms this year, up from 19 recorded during typhoon season in 2023.

Taiwan plans to spend US$2.2 billion on American weapons next year

Taipei’s defence ministry says next year’s budget will be spent on systems such as air defence missiles, as Donald Trump demands more spending.

China must swiftly engage with Trump 2.0 but ‘hard bargain’ in store: policy adviser

First six months of new Trump presidency to be crucial in shaping future of China ties, academic and policy adviser Wu Xinbo says.

Trump’s win boosts hope that TikTok will be saved from US ban as ByteDance valuation jumps

TikTok’s odds of surviving a potential US ban have increased, while ByteDance’s valuation has reportedly jumped to US$300 billion.

Reduced tolls at Hong Kong’s Tai Lam Tunnel could be rolled out in 2025

Authorities leaning towards implementing time-based tolls at the tunnel, government source says.

Parents to have greater chance of enrolling children in top Hong Kong primary schools

Data shows fewer students admitted via ‘siblings route’ in first stage, leaving door open to parents to try luck at sought-after schools.

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Tech war: Hong Kong maker of Nvidia graphics cards PC Partner moves to Singapore

The 27-year-old company said it has moved its headquarters to Singapore, where it made a secondary listing, amid chip supply chain pressure.

EU warns China of ‘consequences’ if it’s found to be making armed drones for Russia

European Union foreign ministers are discussing intelligence showing drones are being produced for the Russian military in Xinjiang.

China’s vice-premier pushes trade resilience amid US tariff threat

He Lifeng also pushed for smart transition and integrated development of regional ports in Guangdong province on Sunday.