90 minutes ago Cashing in on fitness: how the Hyrox race in Hong Kong is opening doors for businesses

Local boutique gyms, studios, freelance trainers and brands are tapping opportunities as competition grows in popularity.

Economics

6 hours ago 2 convicted in human smuggling case after Indian family froze to death at Canada

Harshkumar Patel and Steve Shand took part in a scheme to bring Jagdish Patel, his wife and 2 children into the US during a blizzard.

Events

11 hours ago Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai sought US support for protests but denies inciting hatred

Former media boss tells court he had capitalised on ‘anti-China sentiments’ during the pandemic to boost his US readership.

Events

13 hours ago China urges ‘positive dialogue’ with US as Trump’s threatened tariffs loom large

Deputy commerce minister also warns of tariffs’ adverse effects on the country imposing them, while pointing to China’s economic ‘resilience’ in face of external shocks.

Politics

13 hours ago TikTok rival Kuaishou gets police warning over content moderation, child protections

The warning was over alleged lapses in dealing with prohibited content in a timely manner and failing to protect minors.

Events

14 hours ago Police horrified to uncover 12 bodies linked to black magic cult in Thailand

Officers raided the encampment on November 20, following reports that devotees were “meditating with corpses” to learn clairvoyance.

Events

14 hours ago No remote hearings for national security, criminal trials under Hong Kong bill

Courts (Remote Hearing) Bill, gazetted by the government on Friday, will have first reading early next month.

Events

14 hours ago Senior managers at Hong Kong public hospitals may be held responsible for blunders

Hospital Authority releases report by special committee established to review its operations following string of medical care mistakes.

Politics

16 hours ago Second Australian teen dies after suspected Laos poisoning, bringing death toll to 6

Holly Bowles, 19, died hours after her friend Bianca Jones following a night out in Vang Vieng. Two Danes, an American and a Briton have also died.

Events

16 hours ago Bomb plot aimed at forcing border closure during Covid, Hong Kong court hears

Smoke bomb detonated in hospital and two explosives placed on MTR train, court hears as trial of eight defendants begins.

Events