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Newest first · UTC+11:00Swire Pacific posts record first-half profit as investment surges to fresh high
The Hong Kong-based conglomerate saw its underlying profits soar by 48 per cent year on year in the first half of 2026
· Zhu Wenqian
Swire Pacific posts record first-half profit as investment surges to fresh high
The Hong Kong-based conglomerate saw its underlying profits soar by 48 per cent year on year in the first half of 2026
· Zhu Wenqian
China confirms 2 deaths in Scarborough Shoal crash during Philippine ship chase
Beijing honours two coastguard personnel who died in a vessel collision in the South China Sea last year
· Liu Zhen
China confirms 2 deaths in Scarborough Shoal crash during Philippine ship chase
Beijing honours two coastguard personnel who died in a vessel collision in the South China Sea last year
· Liu Zhen
Will latest trade ‘speed bump’ slow China-US ties, or even stop Xi-Trump summit?
As Beijing and Washington trade curbs, analysts say only major action or breach of the other’s core interests can prevent summit
· Dewey Sim
Will latest trade ‘speed bump’ slow China-US ties, or even stop Xi-Trump summit?
As Beijing and Washington trade curbs, analysts say only major action or breach of the other’s core interests can prevent summit
· Dewey Sim
Senate Panel Holds Fauci In Contempt For Refusing To Answer Questions
Anthony Fauci has been held in contempt of Congress by the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, after he repeatedly refused to answer lawmakers' questions about funding risky research to genetically manipulate bat coronavirus in Wuhan China, and his role in the ensuing lockdown quagmire that cratere…
· Tyler Durden
Coded for glamour and glory, AI make-up arm steals the show in Hong Kong hackathon
Personalised make-up assistant handed top honours after lipstick demonstration, beating more than 160 global competitors in finals
· Richard Chen
Coded for glamour and glory, AI make-up arm steals the show in Hong Kong hackathon
Personalised make-up assistant handed top honours after lipstick demonstration, beating more than 160 global competitors in finals
· Richard Chen
Former Standard Chartered bankers jailed over HK$28m Africa investment scam
Pair sentenced to three years at a Hong Kong court after ICAC probe finds they helped syndicate use fake bank documents to dupe 21 Japanese investors
· Brian Wong
Former Standard Chartered bankers jailed over HK$28m Africa investment scam
Pair sentenced to three years at a Hong Kong court after ICAC probe finds they helped syndicate use fake bank documents to dupe 21 Japanese investors
· Brian Wong
Defending AUBL champions National Chengchi University hold on to make final four
Taiwan students see off determined challenge of Yonsei University to make semi-finals of Asian University Basketball League
· Mike Chan
Defending AUBL champions National Chengchi University hold on to make final four
Taiwan students see off determined challenge of Yonsei University to make semi-finals of Asian University Basketball League
· Mike Chan
Beijing investigates imported office equipment in response to US sanctions: Why it matters
Among Beijing’s countermeasures in response to the latest US sanctions, an investigation into imported printers and photocopiers stands out
· Sylvia Ma
Beijing investigates imported office equipment in response to US sanctions: Why it matters
Among Beijing’s countermeasures in response to the latest US sanctions, an investigation into imported printers and photocopiers stands out
· Sylvia Ma
Hong Kong must be realistic and flexible in re-engaging with the US
A more stable US-Hong Kong relationship need not come at the expense of domestic security or ties with the Global South or the mainland
· Brian Y. S. Wong
Hong Kong must be realistic and flexible in re-engaging with the US
A more stable US-Hong Kong relationship need not come at the expense of domestic security or ties with the Global South or the mainland
· Brian Y. S. Wong
AI becomes bigger headache than tariffs for China camera maker Insta360
Founded in 2015, Insta360 has become a world leader in 360-degree cameras. (Insta360)
· PAK YIU
Hong Kong raises Silver Bonds coupon rate to 4.25% for latest batch
The city plans to issue up to HK$50 billion of Silver Bonds next month, with the higher rate intended to pre-empt a rise in US interest rates
· Zoe SL Chan
Hong Kong raises Silver Bonds coupon rate to 4.25% for latest batch
The city plans to issue up to HK$50 billion of Silver Bonds next month, with the higher rate intended to pre-empt a rise in US interest rates
· Zoe SL Chan
Chinese satellite captures video of SpaceX rocket debris crashing into the moon
Gande-1 01 is China’s first space debris monitoring satellite and the lead unit in a planned 120-satellite monitoring constellation
· Victoria Bela
Chinese satellite captures video of SpaceX rocket debris crashing into the moon
Gande-1 01 is China’s first space debris monitoring satellite and the lead unit in a planned 120-satellite monitoring constellation
· Victoria Bela
China’s MLCC supply chain expanding rapidly amid surge in global AI demand
Driven by the insatiable computing needs of global AI infrastructure, the upstream MLCC supply chain is racing to expand capacity
· Iris Deng
China’s MLCC supply chain expanding rapidly amid surge in global AI demand
Driven by the insatiable computing needs of global AI infrastructure, the upstream MLCC supply chain is racing to expand capacity
· Iris Deng
Volleyball Olympian Li Yingying to miss Asian Games, continental meet after heart surgery
The outside hitter is still undergoing rehabilitation, says coach Zhao Yong, whose squad will be captained by Gong Xiangyu
· Stephy Zhang
Volleyball Olympian Li Yingying to miss Asian Games, continental meet after heart surgery
The outside hitter is still undergoing rehabilitation, says coach Zhao Yong, whose squad will be captained by Gong Xiangyu
· Stephy Zhang
Researcher Finds Backdoor In Chinese-Made Routers Sold Worldwide
Authored by Evgenia Filimianova via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
‘Decades of heartbreak’: Chinese women switched at birth 37 years ago live 4km apart
Meeting at a café, the women call the moment ‘nervous, exciting and somewhat awkward’
· Zoey Zhang
‘Decades of heartbreak’: Chinese women switched at birth 37 years ago live 4km apart
Meeting at a café, the women call the moment ‘nervous, exciting and somewhat awkward’
· Zoey Zhang
Tibetan studies conference in Nepal canceled by government officials
FILE -Exile Tibetan Buddhist monks carry a portrait of Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama as they gather to celebrate Losar, or Tibetan New Year, celebrations in Kathmandu, Nepal, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha, File)
Swire earnings show Hong Kong’s prime commercial districts outpacing others in recovery
First-half results highlight a widening gap between Central’s office recovery and weaker commercial districts
· Peggy Ye
Swire earnings show Hong Kong’s prime commercial districts outpacing others in recovery
First-half results highlight a widening gap between Central’s office recovery and weaker commercial districts
· Peggy Ye
Unrelenting AI demand spawns new plant for Chinese PCB maker Victory Giant
Nvidia supplier to invest at least US$444 million in plant for ‘AI high-end electronic circuit smart manufacturing’ in southern city Huizhou
· Ann Cao
Unrelenting AI demand spawns new plant for Chinese PCB maker Victory Giant
Nvidia supplier to invest at least US$444 million in plant for ‘AI high-end electronic circuit smart manufacturing’ in southern city Huizhou
· Ann Cao
Chinese AI ‘tail-tracking’ robot delivers needle-free pig vaccinations with 93% accuracy
Beijing researchers combine artificial intelligence and a six-axis robotic arm to automate swine vaccinations
· Chao Kong
Chinese AI ‘tail-tracking’ robot delivers needle-free pig vaccinations with 93% accuracy
Beijing researchers combine artificial intelligence and a six-axis robotic arm to automate swine vaccinations
· Chao Kong
Passengers all at sea as Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 train breaks down
Photos on social media show crowds outside the platform doors, while signs said the train was ‘temporarily not in service’
· Wynna Wong
Passengers all at sea as Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 train breaks down
Photos on social media show crowds outside the platform doors, while signs said the train was ‘temporarily not in service’
· Wynna Wong
‘Lyrical Maverick’ Peter Lai, who wrote multiple hits for Cantopop stars, dies at 76 | South China Morning Post
Tributes pour in after sports commentator Eric Chung, a close friend, reveals Lai suffered a stroke earlier in the year and died in a nursing home.
SpaceX makes a splash and China scores a memory win
Hello from Yifan, sending this week's #techAsia newsletter from Silicon Valley. I hope everyone is having a great summer.
· Staff Writer
Taiwan’s military drills suggest deeper alignment with the U.S.
Taiwan kicked off annual military exercises Wednesday aimed at simulating a response to a potential Chinese invasion of the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own. (AP Video by Johnson Lai and production by Naeun Kim)
· Simina Mistreanu
China launches probe into US cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks
The country’s cyberspace administration said the review would ‘ensure the secure and stable operation of critical information infrastructure’
· Ji Siqi
China launches probe into US cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks
The country’s cyberspace administration said the review would ‘ensure the secure and stable operation of critical information infrastructure’
· Ji Siqi
Tarriela to Paolo Duterte: Why not direct your anger at China?
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS) Rear Adm. Jay Tarriela clapped back at Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte, asking why he is directing his anger at him rather than at China for harassing Filipinos.
· Holly Bacay
Why was a US Yale graduate hounded out of his job promoting Chinese culture?
His supposedly sky-high salary and internship at a conservative think tank sparked online fury and rumours he was a US spy
· Phoebe Zhang
Why was a US Yale graduate hounded out of his job promoting Chinese culture?
His supposedly sky-high salary and internship at a conservative think tank sparked online fury and rumours he was a US spy
· Phoebe Zhang
Bangkok airport apologises after boarding gate clash involving Chinese tourists | South China Morning Post
Employee’s ‘inappropriate behaviour’ cited following incident in which fans of Chinese celebrity were denied boarding over security concerns.
China's tax dragnet rattles market as offshore trusts, insurance targeted
Skyscrapers in Hong Kong, including AIA Central and the HSBC building, are seen through a fence at sunset. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Hong Kong urged to boost public housing space and speed up flat allocation
Concern group calls for clearer housing targets in five-year plan, including larger subsidised housing and pledge to cut average wait time to three years
· Edith Lin