Hong Kong 47: sentencing hearing for 45 activists set for November 19
Forty-five opposition activists in landmark national security case to learn fate next month.
Hong Kong slams efforts to ‘exert pressure’ on foreign judges on top court after Sydney protest
Patrick Anthony Keane questioned by protesters about jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai as he left Sydney court building.
US’ Antony Blinken expects Gaza truce negotiators to meet ‘in coming days’
Blinken, on his 11th trip to the region since the war, also announced another US$135 million in aid for Palestinians.
Hong Kong Ocean Park’s planned adventure zone to feature zip lines, bungee jumping in 2028
Park chairman Paulo Pong says new 120,000 square metre zone will offer diverse range of outdoor activities for residents and tourists.
Nursing student at top private hospital in Hong Kong arrested over multiple thefts
Suspect, 27, allegedly stole cash and credit cards from patients and other staff members in case involving more than HK$116,000.
Chinese smartphone maker Oppo ramps up global push with Europe, Latin America key markets
Oppo, the world’s No 4 smartphone brand, said it was ‘steadfast’ about investing in Europe, aiming to gain more ground in the premium market.
China’s call for global financial reform is a loud message to West, Global South: analysts
The world’s second-largest economy is looking to balance the scales of international financial governance under a system dominated by the World Bank and IMF.
Harris? Trump? Whoever wins, US will be a mess after Election Day
The messier the outcome and the more protracted the dispute over who won, the bigger the threat to the US economy and global markets.
Najib issues public apology, without accepting full blame, for Malaysia’s 1MDB scandal
The jailed former prime minister’s partial apology comes as the government considers sentencing reforms that may enable his early release.
Involution? The biggest threat to China’s quantum computing field is internal risk: expert
China has a critical need for top hi-tech talent, but must overcome internal risks that hinder inspiration and ingenuity, leading academic says.