Kazakhstani envoy eyes stock exchange link-up with Hong Kong under belt and road plan
Almas Seitakynov, Kazakhstan’s top envoy to Hong Kong, says two economies should become ‘key hubs’ for trade linking Southern Europe and Asia.
227 confirmed dead from Helene as Florida braces for new storm
The death toll continues to rise, with some fearing more bodies could be found while Florida prepares for yet another tropical cyclone.
Cathay Pacific diverts Hong Kong-New York flight to Tokyo after passenger falls ill
Other passengers stay overnight in hotel on Saturday as CX840 crew required to rest up under Hong Kong aviation rules after Tokyo stop-off.
Hong Kong investors turn to Japan’s hotels as funds, tourists soar to record high
Japan’s low interest rates and booming tourism are attracting investors like the Chiu family and Dorsett Hospitality International.
NewJeans’ producer Min Hee-jin slams K-pop industry, calls factory-like system ‘a disease’
Min Hee-jin, the producer behind some of K-pop’s most successful acts, says the industry’s focus on formulaic perfection is holding it back.
Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: diving instructor’s quest to fight marine pollution
Kevin Suen has led over 10 clean-up operations since 2022, extracting more than 2.4 tonnes of debris from Hong Kong’s waters.
Golden week: China’s property market sales get boost from Beijing’s stimulus measures
Strong sales in Shenzhen during the week-long holiday reflect the impact of recent wide-ranging stimulus measures rolled out by Beijing.
Chip war: China claims breakthrough in silicon photonics that could clear technical hurdle
A Wuhan-based lab has announced a ‘milestone’ that could help China overcome restraints imposed by traditional chip-design technology.
75 on board New Zealand Navy ship safe after it sinks off Samoa
The vessel was carrying out a reef survey near the southern coast of Upolu when it ran aground.
China has built up an enviable gas supply. Now it faces a dilemma
Beijing shouldn’t squander its gas market advantage that can help wean the nation off coal on the way to net zero.