2 h. ago Ontario Teachers’ to close Hong Kong office amid geopolitical risks and shift to Singapore

Canada’s third-largest pension fund will wind down its operations over the next 18 months, spokesman says.

Politics

4 h. ago Global banks raise China's growth forecast, ease bearish yuan views

Global banks raise China's growth forecast, ease bearish yuan views  Reuters.com

Politics

4 h. ago Hong Kong is key to Standard Chartered’s US$200 billion new money goal: CEO Winters

Bank is developing over 200 use cases for AI, including fraud detection and prevention, anti-money-laundering screening and new products.

Economics

6 h. ago China's central bank follows U.S. Fed in keeping rates steady as tariff threats pressure yuan

China's central bank follows U.S. Fed in keeping rates steady as tariff threats pressure yuan  CNBC

Events

7 h. ago Hong Kong draws Chinese AI companies from CloudWalk to iFlyTek as city pivots to tech

Executives from several companies expressed confidence in Hong Kong’s growing role in supporting China’s AI development.

Politics

8 h. ago Hong Kong maintains base rate at 4.75% as Fed holds fire on Trump’s tariff fallout

The Fed is seen cutting rates again by midyear, while Hong Kong banks may lower the prime rate by 0.125 percentage points.

Politics

8 h. ago Hong Kong keeps base rate unchanged at 4.75% as Fed holds fire on Trump’s tariff fallout

The Fed is seen cutting rates again by midyear, while Hong Kong banks may lower the prime rate by 0.125 percentage points.

Politics

9 h. ago China’s military in frugal mode as it seeks best bang for its yuan

Armed forces must make greatest use of limited resources, PLA officers tell personnel in throes of modernisation push.

Events

10 h. ago Mexico’s top prosecutor denounces state investigation into ‘ranch of horror’

Attorney General said inquiry at Jalisco ranch – which activists called a cartel-run ‘extermination camp’ – was flawed, vows to find truth.

Events

10 h. ago Mexico’s top prosecutor denounces state investigation into cartel’s ‘ranch of horror’

Bones, clothing and underground ovens were found at the suspected drug cartel training ground.

Events

16 h. ago Hong Kong Jockey Club partners with China Travel Service to boost racing tourism

Partnership aims to promote the city as the ‘events capital of Asia’ and highlight equestrian sport in the Greater Bay Area.

Society

17 h. ago Disinformation over Duterte’s ICC arrest hits new low as ‘Putin’, ‘Michelle Yeoh’ weigh in

Duterte’s ICC arrest sparked a wave of disinformation, with fake news and fabricated quotes flooding Philippine social media, potentially affecting his interim release.

Events

18 h. ago Rampant trade tariffs are no cure for the US’ fentanyl crisis

The public health disaster results from the US’ painkiller culture. Meanwhile, tariff hikes are sparking serious concerns about a recession.

Events

24 h. ago 30% of Hong Kong companies expect to hire more staff in second quarter: survey

ManpowerGroup Greater China also finds city’s net employment outlook index for second quarter is 11 per cent, compared with 25 per cent globally.

Politics

24 h. ago Tesla banks on Model Y, China’s CATL to see strong growth: 7 EV reads

Tesla banks on Model Y, China’s CATL to see strong growth: 7 EV reads  South China Morning Post

Politics

30 h. ago Why China is likely to roll out the red carpet for interim Bangladeshi leader Yunus

Muhammad Yunus’ visit next week comes at a time of deteriorating Bangladesh-India ties as Beijing and New Delhi vie for regional influence.

Politics

31 h. ago SAFE unit is hiring in Hong Kong to manage a third of China’s US$3.2 trillion reserves

The firm is seeking trainees for fundamental research and systematic trading, according to a posting on HKCampusRecruitment.

Politics

35 h. ago Woman dead, husband missing as violent storm lashes southern Spain

Couple had disappeared in the village of Constantina, Andalusia when Storm Laurence caused a stream to swell, sweeping away their car.

Events

36 h. ago Mexico City overhauls bullfights in win for animal activists

The measure, sharply criticised by fans, includes preventing bullfighters from using spades and swords to attack the animals.

Politics

36 h. ago Mexico City bans violent bullfighting, sparking outrage and celebration

Mexico City, home to the world’s biggest bullring, prohibits the killing of bulls and the use of sharp objects that could injure animals.

Politics