1 hour ago Auntea Jenny shares jump 68.5% in Hong Kong debut as traders return to city’s IPO frenzy

The shares first changed hands at HK$190.60, a jump of 68.5 per cent from the initial public offering (IPO) price of HK$113.12 when trading began at 9.30am.

Politics

4 h. ago HKMA keeps base rate steady in lockstep with Fed’s defiance of Trump’s push amid trade war

At a press conference after the announcement, Fed chairman Jerome Powell said there was no need to be in a hurry to change US monetary policy.

Politics

10 h. ago Pink smoke: excluded from conclave, Catholic women want their voices heard

The only women the men choosing the next pope will see are ‘nuns tidying their rooms’, protesters say as they call for more female priests.

Events

10 h. ago Cardinals begin conclave to elect new pope, as Sistine Chapel doors slam shut

133 electors from 70 countries are under lockdown as they vote for the Catholic Church’s 267th pontiff.

Politics

10 h. ago Black smoke: cardinals fail to elect new pope in first conclave vote

133 electors from 70 countries are under lockdown as they vote for the Catholic Church’s 267th pontiff.

Events

11 h. ago Tesla's Sales Woes Continue as China Shipments Decline, Again

Tesla's Sales Woes Continue as China Shipments Decline, Again  Investopedia

Economics

13 h. ago Next stop, Egypt? Trade war sends China’s exporters scouring globe for new markets

To continue sales to US buyers and avoid tariffs, Chinese exporters are getting creative as they hunt for new bypasses and workarounds.

Events

15 h. ago North Korean spy drama in China may signal Beijing’s unease over growing Pyongyang

North Korean spy drama in China may signal Beijing’s unease over growing Pyongyang-Moscow ties  Yahoo

Events

16 h. ago Brisk Hong Kong home sales continue at Sun Hung Kai Properties’ Sierra Sea

Buyer confidence ‘will significantly strengthen’ and first-hand transactions this month are ‘bound to increase’, Centaline CEO says.

Society

16 h. ago Brisk Hong Kong home buying continues with third sellout at SHKP’s Sierra Sea

Buyer confidence ‘will significantly strengthen’ and first-hand transactions this month are ‘bound to increase’, Centaline CEO says.

Events

17 h. ago Belgian teenagers with 5,000 ants in Kenya get US$7,700 fine or 1

Authorities said the ants were destined for European and Asian markets in an emerging trend of trafficking lesser-known wildlife species.

Politics

21 h. ago Hong Kong Observatory issues amber rainstorm signal, warns of possible floods

An amber rainstorm warning means heavy rain exceeding 30mm has fallen or is expected to fall in an hour.

Events

21 h. ago Hong Kong Observatory cancels amber rainstorm signal on Wednesday afternoon

An amber rainstorm warning means heavy rain exceeding 30mm has fallen or is expected to fall in an hour.

Events

22 h. ago Hongkongers rush to snag HK$30 movie tickets ahead of Cinema Day

Over 10,000 people are also queuing online to get their hands on tickets for Saturday on the Broadway Circuit website, according to a check by the Post.

Culture

22 h. ago Hongkongers rush to snap up HK$30 movie tickets ahead of Cinema Day

More than 10,000 people also queuing online to get hands on tickets for Saturday on Broadway Circuit website, according to check by Post.

Culture

22 h. ago Hongkongers rush to snap up HK$30 film tickets ahead of Cinema Day

More than 10,000 people also queuing online to get hands on tickets for Saturday on Broadway Circuit website, according to check by Post.

Culture

26 h. ago Survey finds 45% of Japan’s workers are ‘quiet quitting’ in challenge to overwork culture

The poll found most who identified as quiet quitters were satisfied with doing just enough at work – and intend to continue.

Politics

34 h. ago Lies, China ties and Macron’s fettuccine: Conclave whisperers seek to sway pope’s election

Lies, China ties and Macron’s fettuccine: Conclave whisperers seek to sway pope’s election  France 24

Politics

35 h. ago How new pope’s chosen name will signal change or continuity in Vatican’s 2,000

The next pope’s name reflects the pontiff’s direction: Francis II indicates continuity, Pius conveys a message of tradition, while a new name could signify change.

Politics

39 h. ago Proposed harbour law changes to benefit Hong Kong’s private yacht projects

However, critics warn new ‘small-scale’ reclamation legislation could spark privatisation fears amid public access debate.

Politics