39 m. ago Amid Hong Kong’s focus on tourist numbers, have we forgotten our workers?

Marches for workers’ rights may be a thing of the past but serious issues remain, from imported labour to sexual harassment and construction safety.

Politics

6 h. ago RuPaul’s Drag Race star Jiggly Caliente dies at 44 from infection after leg amputation

Philippines-born Caliente immigrated to US 20 years ago. In 2018 she released a hip-hop album that includes track where she raps in Tagalog.

Events

11 h. ago Cantopop star Nicholas Tse ends run of shows at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium

Observers say such mega-events will boost city’s soft power and economy.

Politics

13 h. ago Record tourist numbers flock to Champions Day, but star filly’s death mutes celebrations

Officials hail Sha Tin spectacular a success, with crowd numbers up 37.5 per cent, but death of Liberty Island casts shadow over proceedings.

Events

14 h. ago China Slashes Tourist Tax Refund Limits: Unlocking a New Golden Age of Global Travel to Beijing and Beyond

China Slashes Tourist Tax Refund Limits: Unlocking a New Golden Age of Global Travel to Beijing and Beyond  Travel And Tour World

Politics

15 h. ago China reduces tax refund limit for foreign visitors in bid to attract more tourist revenue

The new policy is part of wider efforts to boost spending inside the country as it seeks to counter the impact of the trade war with the US.

Politics

15 h. ago China eases tax refund rules for foreign visitors in bid to attract more tourist revenue

The new policy is part of wider efforts to boost spending inside the country as it seeks to counter the impact of the trade war with the US.

Politics

15 h. ago China reduces tax refund limit for foreign visitors in bid for more tourist cash

China reduces tax refund limit for foreign visitors in bid for more tourist cash  South China Morning Post

Economics

20 h. ago 11 killed as car ploughs into Filipino street festival crowd in Vancouver

Driver was taken into custody. PM Carney said he was ‘devastated’ to hear about horrific events at Lapu Lapu Day festival.

Events

25 h. ago China actress Liu Yifei lookalike praised for professionalism as teacher and kindness

Much-loved teacher of logic becomes social media sensation because of her resemblance to Mulan star, attracts millions of views online.

Politics

25 h. ago Chinese actress Liu Yifei lookalike praised for professionalism as teacher and kindness

Much-loved teacher of logic becomes social media sensation because she resembles Mulan star, attracts millions of views online.

Politics

28 h. ago Trump opened Pandora’s box on ‘Liberation Day’. Can it ever be closed again?

Near the end of his first 100 days, Trump’s tariffs have put the global economy in disarray – does it matter if he is having second thoughts?

Politics

34 h. ago Man, 77, dies after being hit by car that mounts pavement in Hong Kong

Driver arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death following incident in Sheung Shui.

Events

40 h. ago Man quits top China university, declines PhD offer in US to sell snacks, earns US$95 a day

Academic pressure makes 24-year-old from poor family veer off pathway to elite education into humble world of making mashed potatoes.

Politics

43 h. ago Pope Francis’ funeral: ‘pope among the people’ laid to rest, world celebrates his legacy

The pope died on Monday, aged 88. Royalty, world leaders and a legion of faithful paid their last respects to him at the Vatican on Saturday.

Culture

43 h. ago Pope Francis’ funeral as it happened: ‘pope among the people’ laid to rest, world celebrates his legacy

The pope died on Monday, aged 88. Royalty, world leaders and a legion of faithful paid their last respects to him at the Vatican on Saturday.

Culture

55 h. ago Trump hardens China tariffs stance, says US must get ‘something substantial’ for rollback

US president also calls another 90-day pause in levies directed at imports from most other countries ‘unlikely’.

Politics

56 h. ago Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty as US prosecutors seek death penalty for CEO killing

Some Americans have cheered the suspect, saying he shone a spotlight on steep US healthcare costs and the power of health insurers.

Events

61 h. ago Tens of thousands pay final respects to Pope Francis at Vatican ahead of funeral

Since the pope’s death on Tuesday, about 150,000 people from all over the world have bid farewell to him, the Vatican said.

Economics

61 h. ago China’s military identifies US and Japanese destroyers as ‘enemy vessels’

Navy open day display states that YJ-18A anti-ship missile can strike warships such as America’s Arleigh Burke-class and Japan’s Atago-class.

Events