12 h. ago History made at Hong Kong Sevens’ shiny new Kai Tak home but questions remain

Despite problems for fans including long queues for food and drinks, Hong Kong has reinforced its place as a premier spot for rugby sevens.

Politics

15 h. ago China’s top state banks to raise $71.6 bn in capital boost backed by Beijing

China’s top state banks to raise $71.6 bn in capital boost backed by Beijing  Firstpost

Economics

16 h. ago ‘Ridiculous’: hungry Hong Kong Sevens fans decry lack of food at Kai Tak Stadium

One fan jokes ‘peasant revolt’ may break out after noticing free flow of food in many corporate boxes.

Politics

17 h. ago China's biggest state banks to raise $71.6 bln to boost capital

China's biggest state banks to raise $71.6 bln to boost capital  Reuters.com

Economics

18 h. ago China's biggest state banks to raise $71.6 billion in private placements

China's biggest state banks to raise $71.6 billion in private placements  Reuters

Economics

26 h. ago Hong Kong Sevens: city’s women in final, stadium told to fix ‘food supply’ – day 3 live

There are issues for a third day with the food at Kai Tak Stadium, and Rosanna Law says extra staff have been drafted in to help.

Society

26 h. ago Hong Kong Sevens: double delight for city’s teams, crowds wowed by flyover – day 3 live

Hong Kong’s women trounce Kazakhstan, men dismantle China to claim Melrose Claymores titles, crowds watch A350 pass over Kai Tak Stadium.

Politics

28 h. ago Is Sara Duterte reinventing herself for a 2028 Philippine presidential run?

Showcasing a kinder image to overseas Filipinos, Sara Duterte-Carpio appears to be positioning herself for a future presidential bid.

Politics

36 h. ago Hong Kong issues cold weather warning, with mercury set to fall to 12 degrees

Temperatures expected to range between 12 and 16 degrees on Sunday.

Events

39 h. ago US passenger plane, Air Force jet diverted from potential collision in Washington

The passenger flight had been cleared for take off while 4 Air Force planes were inbound, the authorities said, with ‘corrective instructions issued’.

Politics

40 h. ago Hong Kong Sevens: South Stand in full swing with ‘impeccable’ party vibes

Costumed fans undeterred by cool weather and three-hour queues to get into main party stand at Kai Tak Stadium.

Politics

40 h. ago Kai Tak Stadium dazzles Hong Kong Sevens fans but long queues spoil party

Fans praise stadium’s beauty but lengthy waiting times for drinks and sold-out refreshments leave some longing for Hong Kong Stadium.

Politics

48 h. ago A Samoan’s mission to bring the ancient fire knife dance to Hong Kong

Masoe Hogan Toomalatai, 41, says fire knife dancing will help raise confidence and foster cultural exchanges among people with diverse backgrounds.

Events

49 h. ago Concerns raised over Hong Kong pupils sneaking out to club on mainland China trip

Education Bureau ‘highly concerned’ after Douyin clip shows Hong Kong students sneaking out after dark to party at nightclub in Meizhou.

Politics

51 h. ago Hong Kong Sevens: fancy dress, fly pasts and a race to the quarter

There’s always plenty happening on the Saturday of the Sevens, and this year is no exception. Australia get early start on the competition.

Sport

51 h. ago Hong Kong Sevens: Fiji, China take centre stage, fans revel in fancy dress – day 2, live

There’s always plenty happening on the Saturday of the Sevens, and this year is no exception. Australia get early start on the competition.

Politics

51 h. ago Hong Kong Sevens: city’s teams back in action, fans revel in South Stand – day 2, live

There’s always plenty happening on the Saturday of the Sevens, and this year is no exception. Australia get early start on the competition.

Politics

51 h. ago Hong Kong Sevens: city’s women hammer Thailand, fans revel in South Stand – day 2, live

Hong Kong’s women get a second comprehensive win, with the city’s men taking on Japan after the traditional march past.

Politics

51 h. ago Hong Kong Sevens: city’s men thump Japan, women hammer Thailand, fans party – day 2, live

Hong Kong’s team produced two crowd-pleasing performances in Melrose Claymores competition, after Gala wows South Stand.

Society

51 h. ago Hong Kong Sevens: bars run out of food, drinks, as long queues anger fans

Hong Kong’s team produced two crowd-pleasing performances in Melrose Claymores competition, after Gala wows South Stand.

Politics