Arrival jailed for 6 months in Hong Kong over 41,400 undeclared cigarettes
Search of baggage uncovers 41,400 cigarettes, with an estimated market value of HK$186,000 and duty potential of HK$136,000.
About 60 domestic helpers in Hong Kong fired over critical illness since 2020: NGOs
Support groups urge better public healthcare coverage to helpers pursuing discrimination cases after being fired over their condition.
Ethics seen as top priority for medical school
Cheng Wong
The city’s third medical school should prioritize cultivating professional ethics in doctors and utilize medical innovations to benefit patients, a survey conducted by two patient concern groups says.
The joint survey by the Patients’ Alliance on Healthcare Reform and the Alliance for…
Gold miner mixed ahead of debut
Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining (6693) makes its debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange today, after delivering a mixed performance in the grey market on Friday.
The mainland-listed gold miner opened 5 percent higher than its offer price of HK$13.72, the lower end of price range, before closing 0.3…
Stock market rebound proves Hong Kong is no financial relic, says Chan
Staff reporter
The robust rebound of Hong Kong’s stock market has proven that the city is not a global financial relic and discredited its naysayers, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (0388) chief executive Bonnie Chan Yi-ting said.
In late 2023, posts that the city was a “relic of an international…
Secondary sales edge up as more new homes rolled out
Gordon Yang
Hong Kong’s secondary home sales picked up slightly over the weekend even as new projects like Le Mont released more flats on the market.
The number of deals across the 10 blue-chip housing estates rose to seven over the weekend, an increase of one compared to the previous week,…
Deflation threats grow in China
Reuters and staff reporter
China’s consumer inflation in February fell at the quickest pace since January 2024, while producer price deflation persisted, as seasonal demand faded with households’ cautious spending amid job and income worries.
The consumer price index edged down 0.7 percent last…
Soaring global debt could trigger a crisis worse than 2008
As attention focuses on US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, which many believe could lead to a vicious cycle and pose significant risks to financial markets, numerous investors overlook the rising government debt in countries around the world.
This increasing debt is likely to drive bond…
Hong Kong must avoid jumping on AI bandwagon and focus on what it does best
Amid budget constraints, the city should gear research and innovation towards sectors where it has an advantage rather than follow trends.
Neil Robertson clinches World Grand Prix title with dominant 10-0 victory
10th March 2025 – (Hong Kong) Australia’s Neil Robertson delivered a stunning performance to defeat England’s Stuart Bingham 10-0 in the World Grand Prix final on Sunday, securing his 25th career title and a top prize of £180,000 (approximately $232,000). Robertson, the 2010 world champion, showcased his exceptional skill, racing to an 8-0 lead over […]
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Woman reportedly from mainland China caught using MTR child ticket to travel
10th March 2025 – (Hong Kong) A recent incident at a MTR station has sparked heated debate online after a woman, reportedly from mainland China, was caught using a child ticket to travel. Images circulating on social media show the woman surrounded by MTR staff, who were enforcing fare regulations. In a surprising turn, she […]
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North Korea criticises U.S.-South Korea military exercises as provocative
10th March 2025 – (Pyongyang) North Korea’s Foreign Ministry has denounced the upcoming joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea as “a dangerous provocative act,” according to state media outlet KCNA. The annual drills, known as Freedom Shield, are set to commence on Monday and will continue until 20th March. The South […]
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Husband set to inherit Barbie Hsu’s estate estimated at NT$1 billion with complications
10th March 2025 – (Taipei) Barbie Hsu, passed away at the age of 48 in Japan due to complications from influenza and pneumonia, leading to widespread speculation regarding the inheritance of her estate. Reports suggest that her husband, Koo Jun-yup, also known as DJ Koo, is set to inherit her assets, which are estimated to […]
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Four injured in head-on collision on Route Twisk in Tsuen Wan
10th March 2025 – (Hong Kong) A traffic incident occurred on Route Twisk early on 10th March, resulting in injuries to four individuals. At approximately midnight, a dark-coloured private vehicle, carrying two passengers, was descending towards Tsuen Wan when it collided head-on with an orange car carrying two men, which was ascending towards Pat Heung. […]
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XRP faces critical support at US$1.93 while targeting US$3
10th March 2025 – (New York) XRP continued its downward trajectory on Sunday, trading at $2.14, reflecting a nearly 10% decline. Investor discontent has emerged following President Trump’s Executive Order to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, leading to XRP’s second consecutive session of underperformance relative to the overall market. The Ripple-based token has lost over […]
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