Hong Kong's well-earned reputation as a prominent hub for banking and finance is supported by its thriving economy, favorable regulatory environment, and strategic location, which have attracted some ...
China’s top universities expand enrolment to beef up capabilities in AI, strategic areas
Several of China's top universities have announced plans to expand their undergraduate enrolment to prioritise what they called "national strategic needs" and develop talent in areas ...
Hong Kong, Shanghai lead losers on mixed day for Asian markets
Shares in Hong Kong and Shanghai sank Monday on a mixed day for Asian markets after data showing Chinese consumer prices slipped back into deflation stoked fresh ...
Russell Henley makes late charge to win at Bay Hill. Sergio Garcia tops LIV Golf Hong Kong
Russell Henley delivered a late charge that would have made Arnold Palmer proud, capped off by chipping in for eagle on the 16th hole to rally with a 2-under 70 at Bay Hill on Sunday for the biggest ...
Why some Hong Kong students use mainland Chinese tech tools DeepSeek and RedNote
A teen says RedNote has helped her connect with classmates from the mainland; another points to DeepSeek’s use for Chinese-language tasks.
Nicholas Tse leases out Central Hong Kong retail space after a year of vacancy at 40% reduced rate
Hong Kong actor Nicholas Tse has successfully leased out a retail space in Central Hong Kong at a price 40% lower than its original asking rate, ending over a year of vacancy.
Spark Deep Dive: Hong Kong announces cuts to education spending to fight budget deficit
Finance chief Paul Chan says the city will scrap an annual HK$2,500 grant for students and reduce public university spending.
Spark Study Buddy (Challenger): Hong Kong births surge 11% in 2024
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Sergio Garcia’s Fireballs GC wins second straight at LIV Golf Hong Kong
Led by their captain, Garcia, the Fireballs have now won back-to-back tournaments, having claimed LIV Golf Adelaide last month. They will head to next week’s LIV Golf Singapore seeking to become the ...
Hong Kong’s finance chief eyes I&T development after calls at ‘two sessions’
Paul Chan says city needs to make better use of status as financial hub to attract tech sector dollars, while vowing to spur domestic spending.
Philippine ex-President Duterte brushes off possible arrest by ICC on a trip to Hong Kong
An unannounced trip by former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to Hong Kong has set off speculations that he may be trying to evade a possible arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court ov ...
Hong Kong homebuyers deliver brisk weekend sales for developers, as small flats favoured
Strong results for Sun Hung Kai Properties and Henderson Land show improving sentiment after a stamp-duty cut, agents say.
Driver flees and leaves behind injured passenger after car crash in Hong Kong
Car was travelling in fast lane near Wo Hop Shek when it slammed into roadside barriers and rolled over five times.
Hong Kong’s active ‘seenagers’ are redefining retirement. Can authorities keep up?
Financially secure older residents are working out, travelling overseas for conferences and enrolling in classes. Experts say their market power needs to be harnessed.