China cybersecurity group seeks review of Intel products for possible breaches

Initiating a review would help safeguard national security and the interests of Chinese consumers, the group said.

Hong Kong retirees on welfare to get extra HK$5,000 monthly if they live in designated mainland care homes

City leader says in policy address subsidy would be in addition to CSSA payment and be open to elderly residents living in designated care homes.

New Zealand exempts abuse victims from 2-year wait before they can seek divorce

The required period before a couple in New Zealand can file for divorce is the longest among divorce laws in comparable countries.

China launches more satellites for Starlink rival G60 as it races to meet target

A second group of 18 satellites have been sent into orbit but the project could struggle to achieve this year’s goal.

Hong Kong to increase pool of doctors with third medical school in Northern Metropolis

City leader also promises in policy address to lower cost of medicines in public hospitals and community clinics through central purchasing.

3 Hongkongers convicted for assault after soaking policemen in Thai New Year festival

Court remands taxi driver, clerk and steel fixer to await sentencing, saying their actions went beyond mere ‘horseplay’ at Songkran festivities.

China may face more tariffs if Trump wins election, Asia ties crucial: Chinese official

Academic Jia Qingguo says China would prefer the winning US candidate to be from the incumbent’s party due to ‘policy continuity’.

Hong Kong policy address: better chance for people under 40 to buy subsidised flats

New measures will be implemented in the next round of sales under the Home Ownership Scheme, John Lee says.

6 questions Brics must answer if it wants to stay relevant

The members of the enlarged grouping would do well to arrive at a consensus on goals and ways to effectively reach them.

Hong Kong to help low-altitude economy take flight with legal shake-up, drone trial runs

City leader John Lee also discusses aviation in latest policy address, reveals third runway to be completed this year.