69 minutes ago Hong Kong’s ‘Emperor’s Home’ penthouse sold at steep discount as distressed tycoons divest

‘We will continue seeing financially pressured owners offloading assets until interest rates come down substantially,’ analyst says.

Society

2 hours ago Malaysian billionaire Ananda Krishnan, founder of Measat, Astro and Maxis, dies at 86

The founder of satellite operator Measat, Astro, and Maxis, Krishnan was a prominent figure in Malaysia’s business landscape.

Events

2 hours ago Hong Kong’s John Lee urges international collaboration to combat rise in technology crimes

Criminals are increasingly turning to the use of cryptocurrencies, virtual assets and technology to commit crime, city leader warns.

Events

3 hours ago Hong Kong police arrest 3 suspects in crackdown on pickpocketing syndicate

Trio made up of two men and a woman worked as a team and stole HK$70,000 from elderly man and 200,000 Japanese yen from 63-year-old woman.

Events

3 hours ago Beijing says 3 nationals 'wrongfully imprisoned' in US now back in China

Beijing says 3 nationals 'wrongfully imprisoned' in US now back in China  Hong Kong Standard

Events

3 hours ago Plan to wipe out substandard flats in Hong Kong may eliminate cheaper homes: operator

Concern group also says tenants affected by the plan will need help relocating as they may be left with few affordable options.

Politics

4 hours ago Historic moment: first planes take off and land in sync at all 3 Hong Kong airport runways

Project has been hailed as a ‘game-changer’ for the city to enhance its status as an international aviation hub.

Politics

4 hours ago First planes take off and land in sync at all 3 Hong Kong airport runways – as it happened

Three-runway project has been hailed as a ‘game-changer’ for the city to enhance its status as an international aviation hub.

Politics

5 hours ago Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai offered to arrange meeting with Taiwan’s Shih Ming

Former media boss told Wayland Chan he could connect activists in January 2020 with ex-leader of Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party.

Politics