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Torch relay for China's 15th National Games to be held in Hong Kong in early November
HONG KONG, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- John Lee, chief executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said on Tuesday that the torch relay for the 15th National Games will take place in early November. China's 15th National Games,...

Hong Kong MTR Corp CEO Jacob Kam named as next chairman of rail giant
The CEO of Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation, Jacob Kam Chak-pui, will take the reins as chairman from January next year, tasked with leading the rail giant with added momentum to boost the city’s development and integration with mainland China. The...

With $22M Plant, Hong Kong Sauce Maker Gives Georgia a Taste of Larger Investment to Come
A Chinese manufacturer of sauces has invested $22 million in Coweta County, giving Georgia a taste of a much larger investment still to come just down the road in LaGrange. Lee Kum Kee, based in Hong Kong, unveiled the Coweta facility in...

Cancer drug specialist to set up HK$600 million production line in Hong Kong
A Hong Kong company specialised in producing drugs for cancer treatment has been granted financial support from the government to set up its production line in the city’s science park under a scheme to accelerate new industrialisation. Advanced...

Guangdong drivers to get 3-day stay in Hong Kong under new cross-border scheme
Guangdong motorists approved to drive in Hong Kong will be allowed to stay in the city for up to three days at a time under a new cross-border scheme, a government paper has revealed, with authorities set to roll out the plan next month. A paper...

Hong Kong leader’s secretary to take over scandal-hit logistics department
The private secretary of Hong Kong’s leader has been appointed to take over as the new head of the government’s logistics department after it was embroiled in a water procurement scandal. In an announcement of senior appointments on Tuesday, the...

Hong Kong develops AI-driven landslip warning system with more than 90% accuracy
Hong Kong authorities have developed an AI-based landslip warning system, increasing the accuracy of predicting the number of landslides to more than 90 per cent and improving risk assessment and warning issuance during adverse weather. The...

Nasdaq futures tumble 1.3% premarket as China launches fresh shipping ban, ‘signaling it will hit third-country firms that help Washington’
U.S. markets slumped early Tuesday after Chinese sanctions against the U.S. subsidiaries of a major South Korean shipbuilder shook a fragile sense of calm over trade tensions with Washington. Futures for the S&P 500 lost 1% before the opening...

Cyberport launches Cyberport 5 to drive emerging strategic industries’ development heralding a new chapter in integration of I&T and the community
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Cyberport, as Hong Kong's digital technology hub, AI accelerator, and start-up incubator, is set to unveil Cyberport 5, strategically located adjacent to Hong Kong’s...
Hong Kong leader dodges questions on age limits for ‘patriots-only’ legislative candidates
Hong Kong leader John Lee has dodged questions about an age limit for running in the “patriots-only” legislative elections, after several septuagenarian lawmakers announced they would not seek another term. Chief Executive John Lee at a weekly...
Tian Yuan Hong Kong secures dispute resolution partner
Tian Yuan Law Firm has appointed Dantes Leung, who is well-versed in commercial litigation and international arbitration, as a partner at its Hong Kong office. Before joining Tian Yuan, Leung was a partner at Hong Kong boutique firm Oldham Li &...

English DJ Sammy Virji debuts Asia tour, with shows in Singapore, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur
Fans of syncopated rhythms, deep basslines and fast-paced beats will be familiar with English DJ Sammy Virji. Whether seasoned ravers or newcomers to the scene, fans can look forward to seeing him live on his upcoming Asia tour, with stops in...

Outdoor Clothing Maker Tanboer Files for Hong Kong Listing Despite Weak Appetite for Non-Tech IPOs — What's The Story?
The company has filed to list in Hong Kong, boasting strong growth and chasing healthy investor appetite for new stocks despite limited appetite for lower tech plays Key Takeaways: Outdoor clothing maker Tanboer has filed to list in Hong Kong,...

Hong Kong Fintech Reap Secures Singapore Payment License, Plans 50% Hiring Increase
Reap Group, a Hong Kong-headquartered fintech providing blockchain-enabled business payment solutions, has secured a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license in Singapore, enabling the company to offer regulated payment services across the...

M+ Cinema’s Restored brings classic Hong Kong films back to the silver screen
M+, Asia’s leading contemporary visual culture museum in the West Kowloon Cultural District, is sending audiences on a blast to the past with its Autumn Edition 2025, taking place from October to December, and the programme is filled to the brim...

Hong Kong workers’ 2.7% pay rise lowest since Covid pandemic: study
Hong Kong employees received an average pay rise of 2.7 per cent this year, the lowest since the Covid-19 pandemic, as companies balanced staff retention with an uncertain operating environment influenced by geopolitical tensions, an industry body...

Hong Kong Philharmonic puts on lively concert with pianist Kyohei Sorita
Artists find inspiration in places both profound and pedestrian, a creative spectrum vividly illustrated by the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra’s latest concert. The featured composers drew from sources as diverse as quantum physics, Beethoven’s...

Hong Kong’s First Locally Developed AI-Powered Robotic Platform
The Chinese University of Hong Kong’s InnoHK Hong Kong Centre for Logistics Robotics (HKCLR) has introduced Hong Kong’s first locally developed artificial intelligence-powered robotic platform, signalling a major milestone in the city’s pursuit of...
Huawei’s EV partner Seres said to gauge interest for US$2 billion Hong Kong listing: sources
[HONG KONG] Chinese electric-vehicle maker Seres Group has started gauging investor interest for a Hong Kong listing that may raise US$1.5 billion to US$2 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. The company, Huawei Technologies’ EV...

29th TITAS Expo Started to Showcase the Latest Innovation for Textile Industry
Opening Ceremony of 29th Taipei Innovative Textile Application Show, Held on Lin 14th October 2025 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Taiwan. Ms. Bikhim Hsiao, Vice President, Office of the President, Republic of China inaugurated the show. Mr....