2 h. ago Hong Kong to offer ‘tailored guidance’ for specialist tech firms seeking IPOs

The Technology Enterprises Channel aims to assist innovative firms raise funds, as outlined in Paul Chan’s budget speech in February.

Economics

3 h. ago From tourism to spending, Labour Day data sends mixed message on China’s economic activity

The five-day holiday saw a sharp rise in tourism, and consumers took advantage of a trade-in programme, as China leans more heavily on its domestic market.

Economics

5 h. ago Alibaba offers 100 million free drinks as instant delivery orders reach 10 million per day

Alibaba announced the milestone two weeks after JD.com said it also reached 10 million daily orders for items sent immediately to buyers’ doorsteps.

Politics

5 h. ago Driver arrested in eastern China after bus stop crowd hit during May Day holiday

No details of casualties or possible motive have been released after the crash which happened on Sunday afternoon.

Events

5 h. ago ‘Drunk driver’ killed 6 in May Day holiday bus stop car crash in China: report

State broadcaster quotes police as saying 29-year-old motorist was speeding and trying to overtake another vehicle.

Events

8 h. ago China’s biggest trade fair breaks overseas attendance record despite US tariff war threat

The Canton Fair’s strong performance surprises exhibitors and analysts but transaction volume fails to reach pre-pandemic heights.

Events

10 h. ago Drones can take the Hong Kong hiking experience to new heights

Drones – for delivery, as guides and even passenger shuttles – can make hiking safer and more engaging and environmentally friendly.

Events

13 h. ago First day of jury selection wraps in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex crimes trial

Prosecutors say Combs coerced victims into drug-fuelled sex parties using threats, violence. Musician has pleaded not guilty on all counts.

Politics

13 h. ago My Take | China’s ‘instant commerce’ is no fast fix for low consumer spending

My Take | China’s ‘instant commerce’ is no fast fix for low consumer spending  South China Morning Post

Politics

17 h. ago UK kicks off VE Day celebrations to mark 80 years since end of World War II

King Charles saluted as members of UK armed forces, Nato colleagues from US, France, Germany reached end of procession at Buckingham Palace.

Events

17 h. ago UK begins VE Day celebrations to mark 80 years since end of World War II

Thousands line London streets as Nato allies join members of the UK armed forces for procession.

Events

19 h. ago Trump wants Turkish leader Erdogan’s help to end Ukraine war

The US president has been pushing Kyiv and Moscow to reach a ceasefire deal.

Politics

19 h. ago China’s New Space Laser Can Find A Satellite 130,000 Kilometers Away – Even During The Day

China’s New Space Laser Can Find A Satellite 130,000 Kilometers Away – Even During The Day  IFLScience

Politics

21 h. ago Hong Kong restaurateurs, retailers enjoy uptick in business amid Labour Day break

Immigration figures also show travellers made 987,636 inbound trips in first four days of mainland China’s Labour Day ‘golden week’ break.

Politics

21 h. ago Boost for Hong Kong businesses over break despite 1.4 million locals leaving

First four days of ‘golden week’ break also saw Hong Kong residents make about 1.4 million trips.

Economics

22 h. ago China to send honour guard to Russia and Belarus for Victory Day anniversary

Xi Jinping expected to attend events in Moscow in what analysts say is sign of support for post-WWII international order.

Politics

24 h. ago Alipay and WeChat Pay see booming inbound spending in China during Labour Day holiday

Preliminary data from the country’s two dominant mobile payment apps show two-to-three times the spending from a year ago, much of it from Hong Kong.

Economics

24 h. ago Alipay and WeChat Pay see booming inbound spending in China for Labour Day

Alipay and WeChat Pay see booming inbound spending in China for Labour Day  South China Morning Post

Economics

24 h. ago China Box Office: ‘The Dumpling Queen’ Reigns Over May Day Frame, ‘Ne Zha 2’ Crosses $2.13 Billion

China Box Office: ‘The Dumpling Queen’ Reigns Over May Day Frame, ‘Ne Zha 2’ Crosses $2.13 Billion  Variety

Politics

25 h. ago Trump’s 100% tariff on films will have little impact on Hong Kong industry: experts

Instead, it is Hollywood and the US movie industry that will suffer, as they depend on other countries to keep their production costs down, expert says.

Politics