9 h. ago Import cargo levels may surge during tariff pause with China, others

Import cargo levels may surge during tariff pause with China, others  Talk Business & Politics

Transport

15 h. ago Overseas judges leaving top Hong Kong court ‘only natural’: ex

The recent departure of several overseas judges from Hong Kong’s top court was “only natural” as those in the first batch appointed nearly three decades ago are already aged 80 years or older, a former justice chief has said. Elsie Leung Oi-sie, the first secretary for justice after Hong Kong’s return to Chinese sovereignty in 1997, when the judges joined the court, also said on Monday that the city should look into cultivating judicial talent locally to reduce reliance on outsiders. Leung, who...

Events

20 h. ago Beijing airports witness surge in overseas departure tax refund applications

Beijing airports witness surge in overseas departure tax refund applications  Dimsum Daily

Politics

20 h. ago Beijing airports see surging tax refunds for overseas travelers

Beijing airports see surging tax refunds for overseas travelers  China Daily

Transport

26 h. ago Hong Kong’s stablecoin law opens floodgates for boom in digital assets: brokers

Hong Kong has surged ahead of its global rivals with its landmark stablecoin law, setting the stage for a boom in digital assets and an injection of fresh liquidity into the market, according to brokers. “We’re seeing a significant trend in investments related to stablecoins on our platform, which highlights the growing importance of this sector,” said Daniel Tse, managing director of Futu Securities International, Hong Kong’s largest online brokerage firm, in a written interview on...

Events

3 d. ago Beijing Capital International Airport Co. Announces 2025 AGM Agenda

Beijing Capital International Airport Co. Announces 2025 AGM Agenda  TipRanks

Society

4 d. ago Can Hong Kong convince private hospitals to be clear and upfront with fees?

Knee replacement surgery is one of the most common operations performed in Hong Kong, with a long waiting time at public hospitals that drives many to pay more for private treatment. But a patient hoping to compare prices at the city’s 14 private hospitals will find it hard to get a clear idea of how much the procedure may cost. Only half the hospitals provide information online for knee replacement surgery packages, with prices ranging from HK$88,000 (US$11,200) to about HK$330,000 for one...

Politics

5 d. ago Tally of Hong Kong concert ticket scams rises by 40% amid JJ Lin, Jay Chou shows

The number of reported concert ticket scams in Hong Kong has surged by 40 per cent week on week, according to police, with more than 70 cases from the second half of May related to Mandopop stars JJ Lin and Jay Chou’s performances at Kai Tak Stadium. Police said on Wednesday that they received 114 reports of concert ticket scams for the week starting on May 24, compared with the 80 recorded for the week before. The amount of money involved in the cases over the two-week period was more than...

Politics

5 d. ago 40% rise in Hong Kong concert ticket scams ahead of JJ Lin, Jay Chou shows

The number of reported concert ticket scams in Hong Kong has surged by 40 per cent week on week, according to police, with more than 70 cases from the second half of May related to Mandopop stars JJ Lin and Jay Chou’s performances at Kai Tak Stadium. Police said on Wednesday they received 114 reports of concert ticket scams for the week starting on May 24, compared with the 80 recorded over the previous week. The amount of money involved in the cases over the two-week period was more than HK$1.6...

Politics

5 d. ago 40% rise in Hong Kong concert ticket scams amid JJ Lin, Jay Chou shows

The number of reported concert ticket scams in Hong Kong has surged by 40 per cent week on week, according to police, with more than 70 cases from the second half of May related to Mandopop stars JJ Lin and Jay Chou’s performances at Kai Tak Stadium. Police said on Wednesday they had received 114 reports of concert ticket scams for the week starting on May 24, compared with the 80 recorded over the previous week. The amount of money involved in the cases over the two-week period was more than...

Politics

6 d. ago Calls grow for removal of Indonesia’s health chief as rift with doctors deepens

Indonesia’s health minister is facing mounting calls for his removal as his deepening rift with the country’s medical professionals risks undermining healthcare reform and weakening the legitimacy of future policies, according to analysts. Criticism of Budi Gunadi Sadikin has surged in recent weeks, with two of the nation’s leading medical faculties – at the University of Indonesia in Jakarta and Padjadjaran University in West Java – joining the chorus of discontent. At the centre of the dispute...

Science

1 week ago Xinhua News | Beijing airports hit record high in tax refunds for overseas travelers

Xinhua News | Beijing airports hit record high in tax refunds for overseas travelers  Xinhua

Events

1 week ago Beijing airports hit record high in tax refunds for overseas travelers

Beijing airports hit record high in tax refunds for overseas travelers  China Daily

Events

1 week ago Beijing Capital International Airport Announces Supervisor Resignation Amid Investigation

Beijing Capital International Airport Announces Supervisor Resignation Amid Investigation  TipRanks

Society

1 week ago United Airlines Flight UA889 Aborted During Takeoff At Beijing Airport Due To Right Engine Fire Triggering Large

United Airlines Flight UA889 Aborted During Takeoff At Beijing Airport Due To Right Engine Fire Triggering Large-Scale Emergency Response And Complete Flight Disruption  Travel And Tour World

Events

2 w. ago Hong Kong to dominate 2025 IPOs as mainland Chinese firms rush to list: UBS

Hong Kong is poised to be the world’s top initial public offering (IPO) venue at the end of the year, as a surge in listings by high-quality Chinese companies coincides with interest from global investors seeking alternatives to US assets, according to UBS Group. The city’s stock market had taken the lead in global IPO rankings, with investor interest, liquidity and turnover exceeding expectations, said Edwin Chen, Beijing-based co-head of global banking at UBS Securities, the wholly owned...

Economics

2 w. ago Beijing tech company demonstrates autonomous driving technology at Hong Kong International Airport

Beijing tech company demonstrates autonomous driving technology at Hong Kong International Airport  Dimsum Daily

Society

2 w. ago China stray puppy with 2 arrows in head, leads to crowdfunding for surgery, police probe

Fledgling canine found by passers-by, saved by emergency treatment, case sparks fierce online debate about use of police resources.

Events

2 w. ago Rise of Pakistan’s General Munir amid India conflict reshapes military politics: ‘a hero now’

General Asim Munir has seen his popularity surge after conflict with India, as praise and promotion follow, strengthening the military’s influence in Pakistan.

Events

3 w. ago China’s industrial robot output soars, as Unitree and UBTech take lead

China’s production of industrial robots surged by more than 50 per cent in April compared with a year earlier, according to official data, highlighting the growing demand driven by a national frenzy for robotics. The national output of industrial robots jumped 51.5 per cent year on year to 71,547 units last month, according to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday. The growth outpaced the 16.7 per cent increase seen in March and the 27 per cent growth recorded...

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