Hong Kong may soon have drones delivering letters, medication and takeaway

Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong says first steps towards ‘low-altitude economy’ will probably involve delivery of light items.

Hong Kong should scrap ‘panda economy’ focus as it is too ‘low end’, former minister says

Anthony Cheung also says Hong Kong struggling to appeal to investors because it has been ‘projecting an image of a national security city’.

Why Russia wants to win Brics friends for a new global financial order

As this year’s summit host, Moscow will be looking for a way around the US dollar-dominated international payments system.

Hong Kong to seek HK$30 billion for San Tin Technopole’s first-stage development

Authorities have also sought to open bidding for the first of three land parcels within the Northern Metropolis next year, minister says.

India ex-official charged in US murder plot was arrested in New Delhi murder case

The US Justice Department unsealed the indictment of Vikash Yadav, 39, alleging he led a plot to murder a Sikh separatist in New York.

South Korea’s Arte Museum to shut Hong Kong outpost, move to Shenzhen amid wave of closures

Immersive art space ends two-year run in city, offers 50 per cent discount on tickets until 31 December closing date.

China fortifies resource security with strategic mineral, energy reserve gains

Beijing says drive for self-reliance has led to ‘breakthroughs’ in oil and gas exploration, and progress in ‘urgently needed’ mineral deposits.

China’s Xi Jinping targets deterrence and discipline in PLA Rocket Force inspection

The president visits a brigade in Anhui province, urging them to adapt to new forms of warfare.

Hong Kong zoo melioidosis outbreak: what is this disease and how does it spread?

The Post explains the cause of the infections and how you can keep yourself safe.

Pro-Iran protesters storm offices of Saudi-linked TV channel in Iraq

The ransack came following the airing of a report referring to commanders of Tehran-backed militant groups as “terrorists”.