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Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman with a finance background, became a top executive at Singapore-based tech firm Megaspeed. US intelligence suspected her of spying for Beijing to target Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, with whom she had an affair, though authorities have not reached a conclusion and Beij
Hong Kong's Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Polly Ma, said the government expects to launch a pilot scheme for a technology platform to verify proxy votes in building management by the end of 2027. The move follows public consultation on amendments to the Buildings Management Ordinance.
Deputy Secretary for Security Cheuk Hau-yip told over 140 police graduates that the force must remain vigilant despite apparent calm, recalling 2019 protests and stressing the importance of national security in the city's new five-year plan.
On World Diabetes Day, Hong Kong's health authorities urged regular screening and healthy lifestyles, citing a survey showing 8.5% of residents aged 15–84 have diabetes or elevated blood glucose. The Centre for Health Protection noted that many cases go undiagnosed, delaying treatment.
Hong Kong's innovation chief secretary praised the launch of the Nanjing University of Science and Technology Hong Kong Innovation and Research Institute, calling it a key bridge for Jiangsu-Hong Kong tech collaboration. The institute aims to boost cross-border talent training and academic exchange.
Hong Kong will maintain the 10 per cent quorum for owners' general meetings on major repairs, after feedback that raising it could hinder meetings. A three-tier voting threshold based on project cost aims to boost participation, alongside mandatory briefings seven days before votes.
A taxi crashed into a parked coach in Sau Mau Ping early on Saturday, leaving the driver and a passenger injured. The accident occurred around midnight on a rain-slicked road. Both men were taken to hospital, and police are investigating.
US stocks fell on Friday, pressured by a 2.2 per cent drop in Nvidia shares after CEO Jensen Huang's resignation. The Dow fell 0.01 per cent, the S&P 500 lost 0.51 per cent and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.93 per cent. Concerns about leadership at the chipmaker raised doubts about the AI trade's d
A warehouse fire in Fanling on Friday evening sent flames and thick smoke into the sky, with a strong smell of burning plastic reported across Sheung Shui and Fanling. Firefighters brought the blaze under control by around 10pm, and no injuries were reported.
Hong Kong's Labour Department urged employers and contractors to avoid assigning workers to electrical work in rain-hit areas, and to follow safety guidelines even in dry locations due to humid conditions. Measures include isolating power, using protective gear and conducting risk assessments before
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law attended K-pop group BIGBANG's opening concert at Kai Tak Sports Park. Law said the atmosphere was electric and noted the group had never held four concerts in the same city before. She also hosted overseas partners who praised the venue.
Hong Kong police received over 40 reports of online investment scams in a week, with total losses of nearly HK$50 million. A man in his 70s lost almost HK$18 million after responding to a YouTube ad and being lured into fake cryptocurrency investments.
The Hong Kong Observatory issued two weather alerts early Saturday, warning of heavy rain approaching from the Pearl River Estuary. The public is urged to stay alert as widespread rain is expected in the next few hours.
Police in Hong Kong's Yau Tsim district issued 849 fixed-penalty notices and towed six vehicles during a one-day operation targeting illegal parking. Three people were arrested for various traffic offences.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul in Beijing, agreeing to expand cooperation into AI, biotech and green energy. Wang also said China is willing to work with South Korea to build an Asia-Pacific community ahead of the APEC summit in Shenzhen.
US stocks showed mixed performance in early trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose over 220 points before paring gains, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reversed initial advances. Apple shares hit a new record high, but Nvidia and chip stocks faced selling pressure.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra agreed to accelerate talks on a new five-year economic plan, boost cooperation in sectors such as new energy and semiconductors, and strengthen law enforcement against cross-border crimes.
US stock indexes opened higher on 13 November after data showed October producer prices were softer than expected, potentially reducing pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates aggressively. The Dow rose 0.37 per cent, the S&P 500 rose 0.32 per cent and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.17
Goldman Sachs predicts the S&P 500 will rise to 8,700 points within 12 months, an over 14 per cent upside from its last close, driven by attractive valuations after a sharp selloff. The brokerage expects slower earnings growth in 2027, with US earnings growth dropping to 11 per cent from 36 per cent
US producer prices rose 6.5 per cent year-on-year in October, the largest annual increase since November 2022, though slightly below market expectations. The data supports expectations that the Federal Reserve may continue raising interest rates after next month's widely expected hike.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Federal Reserve should not hike interest rates due to an energy supply shock linked to the Iran war, citing a strong underlying US economy. He urged the central bank to look ahead rather than react to volatile data.
Hongkong Land said on Friday it exceeded its US$4.2 billion capital recycling target ahead of schedule and expanded its share buyback programme by US$100 million to a total of US$750 million.
A massive global system outage struck Microsoft's cloud productivity suite on 13 November, crippling email, messaging and AI services across at least 74 countries and territories. Hong Kong airlines said flight schedules remained normal but warned of possible communication delays.
Hong Kong suspended poultry and egg imports from Japan's Kyoto Prefecture on 13 November after an H5 avian influenza outbreak. The ban, effective immediately, follows a notification from Japanese authorities. Trade data show Hong Kong imported about 1,030 tonnes of frozen poultry and nearly 250 mill
Hong Kong's banking regulator says all retail banks' critical systems are functioning normally after a global Microsoft services outage. The authority warns the public to watch for scammers exploiting the incident, and the Banking Association advises against clicking suspicious links or sharing pers
Hong Kong's Centre for Health Protection is investigating an imported monkeypox case involving a 34-year-old man who developed symptoms last week and is now in stable condition in hospital. The patient reported high-risk sexual contact with other men during the incubation period while outside Hong K
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam addressed the Hong Kong News Workers' Federation's 30th anniversary, praising its role in promoting professionalism and national values. She urged the media to counter misinformation, support the city's first five-year plan, and foster patriotism.
Hong Kong leader John Lee urged the media to uphold professional responsibility and foster a healthy public opinion environment. He called on journalists to help the public understand the city's first five-year plan and promote patriotic education, while leveraging Hong Kong's international reach to
Hong Kong airlines kept normal flight schedules during a global Microsoft 365 outage on 13 November, though Cathay Pacific warned of email delays and HK Express reported back-office issues. Carriers activated contingency plans, using apps and text alerts.
A child has died from severe influenza, the third such death this year. Health officials urge vaccination as flu activity remains above baseline. 29 severe paediatric cases have been recorded this season.