Global South to bear the brunt of Strait of Hormuz crisis amid worsening food scarcity
The deepening Strait of Hormuz crisis amid the war in the Middle East is choking the critical flow…
Hong Kong sevens head has unfinished business, underlines world and Olympic aims
Fresh from being honoured at the Hong Kong Coaching Awards last weekend, Paul John said he still had…
Leading Chinese remote-sensing scientist Zhang Jinshui dies at 47
Zhang Jinshui, a pioneering scientist in remote sensing who led major research and development programmes in China and…
‘AI may know me better’: why Hongkongers turn to chatbots for mental health help
Joe*, a 20-year-old Hong Kong student, began seeking emotional support for dating advice, family relationships and stress management…
Donald Liao, architect who shaped Hong Kong’s housing landscape, dies at 96
Donald Liao Poon-huai, one of Hong Kong’s most influential government architects and public housing visionaries who became the…
Hong Kong tycoon urges prudent approach to development amid global uncertainty
A Hong Kong property tycoon has called for a more prudent approach to the city’s development rather than…
Paris Fashion Week 2026: Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu and tributes to nature and mindfulness
Two of the biggest shows of the season – Louis Vuitton and Miu Miu – took place on…
Style Edit: Max Mara turns to history while Sportmax draws on dynamism for fall/winter 2026
This season, Max Mara and Sportmax drew from different inspirations for their fall/winter collections, but shared a common…
Hong Kong, Singapore square off in race to become world’s gold trading hub
Hong Kong and Singapore have crossed swords over their ambitions to be the world’s gold trading hub, but…
Middle East crisis, global memory crunch dim AI smartphone buzz at MWC 2026
The mobile industry buzzed with excitement over the artificial intelligence revolution showcased at MWC Barcelona 2026, but the…
China to put state-owned firms, capital to work nurturing tech champions
China has pledged to provide a range of supportive measures to promote the diffusion of advanced technology through…
China targets lowest growth range since 1991 in realistic move as pressures rise
A 4.5 to 5 per cent GDP growth target – the lowest since 1991 – was announced by…