Baidu rises sharply as it prepares to list its artificial-intelligence chip unit, taking advantage of a frenzy of Chinese investor interest in domestic AI technology.
Hong Kong’s November retail sales rise 6.5% on sustained recovery momentum
Hong Kong's annual retail sales rose 6.5% in November in value terms for a seventh month of gains, boosted by a sustained recovery in momentum, government data showed on Friday.
New details revealed about Hong Kong deadly building fire
As deadly building fire probe continues, 21 people were arrested by Hong Kong’s anti-graft agency on Friday January 2,2026 on suspicion of corruption in relation to renovation work at ...
Baidu’s AI chip arm Kunlunxin files confidentially for Hong Kong listing
Chinese internet search giant Baidu said on Friday its AI chip unit Kunlunxin has confidentially filed a listing application with the Hong Kong stock exchange on January 1, paving the way for a ...
Hong Kong greets 2026 without fireworks after deadliest blaze in decades
Fireworks are typically a celebratory centerpiece of Hong Kong’s New Year celebrations. Not this year. The territory greeted 2026 without spectacular ...
Hong Kong’s next generation of Winter Olympians nurtured by speed skater Sidney Chu
Games in Milano-Cortina only weeks away, but Chu is already looking ahead as his academy raises standards and changes lives.
Hong Kong greets 2026 without fireworks after deadly high rise fire
HONG KONG (AP) — Fireworks are typically a celebratory centerpiece of Hong Kong’s New Year celebrations. Not this year. The territory greeted 2026 without spectacular and colorful explosions in the ...
Hong Kong’s new smoking rules just kicked in. But is everyone sticking to them?
New rules include ban on anyone smoking at designated boarding points for public transport when waiting in queue of two or more people.
Jailed Hong Kong tycoon’s ‘teeth rotting and fingernails falling off’
The daughter of Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy tycoon jailed in Hong Kong, has expressed concerns about her father's deteriorating health in prison, saying that his fingernails "sometimes fall off" and ...
Hong Kong ditches fireworks and welcomes 2026 in the most unique way
The New Year celebrations of Hong Kong are globally famous for their magnificent fireworks. However this year the celebrations were a little different.
‘Be public representatives, not commentators,’ John Lee tells Hong Kong lawmakers
John Lee, first city leader to speak at Legco oath-taking ceremony, urges lawmakers to proactively advise government and provide effective solutions.
Hong Kong rings in 2026 without fireworks after deadliest blaze in decades
Hong Kong will ring in 2026 without fireworks over Victoria Harbor after a massive fire in November killed at least 161 people.
China and Hong Kong IPO pipelines appear promising in 2026, says EY
EY's Asia Pacific IPO Leader Ringo Choi outlines his outlook for 2026 IPO activity, identifying China and Hong Kong as key listing hubs and noting growing potential in Japan and South Korea. He ...
Hong Kong set to unveil results, disciplinary action after bottled water probe
Financial Services and Treasury Bureau says review of government’s procurement system and related disciplinary investigation is concluded.