3-stage redevelopment of Instagram-famous Choi Hung Estate to begin in 2028, end in 2043
‘The start date for the redevelopment aligns with the completion of the Mei Tung Estate in the same area,’ insider says.
Japan’s LGBTQ community racks up seventh legal win in same-sex marriage push
Wednesday’s court ruling is the seventh overall that found Japan’s ongoing ban on same-sex marriage to be unconstitutional, or nearly so.
India’s Indo-Pacific strategy gets EU, Asean defence boost to counter China’s influence
Analysts say enhancing defence ties and goodwill naval visits are ‘significant steps’ in helping India boost visibility in the region.
Saudi Arabia’s first ETF tracking Hong Kong stocks opens flat on Tadawul debut
Albilad ETF, which tracks 30 Hong Kong-listed sharia-compliant stocks, opened flat at the opening bell.
Indonesian helper found dead in Hong Kong waterfall had affair with arrested man: source
Source says helper had become ‘emotionally agitated’ and ‘suddenly jumped off waterfall’, while man fled the scene without calling police.
Malaysia’s foreign minister claps back at Tucker Carlson over Kamala Harris jibe
The ex-Fox News talk show host described Harris as a ‘Samoan-Malaysian low-IQ former California prosecutor’ in disparaging remarks on Sunday.
Hong Kong rejects proposal to set up mechanism to fund private museums
But culture deputy secretary says the government keep supporting private museums through promotions and favourable land policies.
Hong Kong newborns to get mainland China entry permits on the spot at some border crossings
New arrangement at four border checkpoints will replace current five-working-day waiting time, but no implementation date set.
Malaysians decry Halloween overshadowing Diwali in date clash of festivals
Halloween’s rising popularity in Malaysia has sparked calls on local businesses to prioritise local festivities over imported celebrations.
EU tariff hikes on Chinese electric vehicles come at end of long and bumpy road
A 278-page account shows all sides – governments, car firms, business chambers – disagreeing on every aspect of the long-running dispute.