1 hour ago Hong Kong suspends use of 200 lamp sets at public hospitals after safety scare

Hospital Authority says it will ask the manufacturer of Polaris 50 to conduct thorough inspections and guarantee safety of examination lights as soon as possible.

Politics

3 h. ago Hongkongers’ Shenzhen shopping sprees abate, in relief for retail owners, UBS and JLL say

UBS revises its 2024 forecast to flat from a 5 per cent decline, while JLL sees signs of stabilisation as Shenzhen shopping craze cools.

Economics

9 h. ago Chinese bubble tea chain Chagee files for U.S. initial public offering

Chinese bubble tea chain Chagee files for U.S. initial public offering  CNBC

Politics

12 h. ago US plan to tax Chinese ships hits choppy waters as backlash intensifies

Shipping bodies urged US policymakers to scrap a controversial port-fee proposal during hearings in Washington.

Events

15 h. ago Hongkongers brace for public hospital fee increases under service reform

Experts call for alternative medical services to be strengthened, as reform seeks to increase standard A&E fee to HK$400, among other areas.

Politics

17 h. ago Is Beijing’s Educational Diplomacy Turning the Dial on Central Asian Public Opinion?

Is Beijing’s Educational Diplomacy Turning the Dial on Central Asian Public Opinion?  Times of Central Asia

Politics

21 h. ago Hongkongers can take pets on MTR light rail trains on weekends from May 1

HK$99 monthly pass will allow passengers to take one small pet kept in a bag for each ride, but only on weekends and public holidays.

Politics

21 h. ago Hongkongers can take pets onto MTR light rail trains on weekends from May 1

HK$99 monthly pass will allow passengers to take one small pet kept in a bag for each ride, but only on weekends and public holidays.

Politics

23 h. ago 1.1 million more to benefit in 2026 under Hong Kong public healthcare subsidy reform

Health chief Lo Chung-mau says subsidy rate will decrease from 97 per cent to 90 per cent within five years under the model reform.

Science

23 h. ago Hong Kong public healthcare fee changes ‘could bring in HK$3 billion a year’

Extra revenue will be used to support the neediest, government says.

Economics

26 h. ago US missiles give Australia ‘tenfold’ strike increase amid defence spending boost

Australia’s government described Himars as a ‘game changer’ – as it teased a multibillion-dollar defence spending boost in Tuesday’s budget.

Events

34 h. ago Proposed China ship fee sparks concern as US businesses say they are feeling the impact

The head of one US industry group warned that the ‘unintended consequences’ of the proposed actions ‘are already beginning to surface’.

Politics

34 h. ago Proposed China ship fee sparks clash with lawmakers; US businesses say they hurt already

The head of one US industry group warned that the ‘unintended consequences’ of the proposed actions ‘are already beginning to surface’.

Politics

35 h. ago Hong Kong launches probe after hospital lamp falls and hits doctor, worker

Department of Health urges operators using Polaris 50 lamp to contact local supplier, following safety scare at private hospital in Tsuen Wan.

Events

36 h. ago Judge blocks Musk’s Doge from accessing millions of Americans’ data

The court found the Trump administration likely broke privacy laws, risking public trust.

Events

43 h. ago Nigeria courts Chinese investment as interest booms in oil, gas and bigger opportunities

Abuja pushes for shift towards value-added exports amid increasing concern about trade imbalance that favours Beijing.

Events

43 h. ago Hong Kong hospitals can save at least $24 million a year with new drug vetting system

Pharmaceutical firms may consult with health authorities individually to speed up process under streamlined drug approval system.

Economics

43 h. ago Hong Kong hospitals can save at least HK$24 million a year with new drug vetting system

Pharmaceutical firms may consult health authorities individually to speed up process under streamlined drug approval system.

Economics

45 h. ago Chinese woman dies in hospital plunge after tooth extraction blunder causes ‘immense’ pain

Doctors remove wrong tooth then stuff rogue denture back in place using wire, leading ‘healthy’ woman’s face to swell up.

Events

45 h. ago Chinese woman dies in hospital plunge after tooth blunder causes ‘immense’ pain

Chinese woman dies in hospital plunge after tooth blunder causes ‘immense’ pain  South China Morning Post

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