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Shein will debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange on September 1, the fast-fashion retailer said on Monday, in a long-awaited listing that would value the group at close to US$27 billion. The online retailer plans to offer 280 million shares at a price between HK$47.60 and HK$49.50, raising up to HK$13.86 billion (US$1.
Close to 95 percent of homeowners at the fire-hit Wang Fuk Court have signed and returned a letter of acceptance indicating that they were willing to sell their flats to the government under an official buyback plan. As of August 21, 1,878 owners at the Tai Po estate have expressed interest in the special property […]
Hong Kong authorities have launched a new booking system for visitors to a popular Sai Kung coastal trail, in a bid to better manage crowds and protect the natural environment. Registration began on Monday for sightseers looking to visit the Po Pin Chau section of the High Island Geo Trail next weekend, with a quota […
The Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Mr Chan Tsz-tat, led a delegation to visit Dalian and Qingdao from August 19 to 22, and attended the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Customs-Business Dialogue held in Dalian. Coinciding with this year being the APEC "China Year" and with the nation hosting the meetings,
Hongkong Post today (August 24) appealed to members of the public not to download the Hongkong Post Mobile Application from any unofficial channels. Hongkong Post clarifies that the Hongkong Post Mobile Application is currently available only on the Apple App Store, Google Play and Huawei AppGallery platforms. For enqu
Dueling commmemorations of the 823 Artillery Bombardment took place yesterday in Kinmen. 823 refers to the Chinese attack on Kinmen that started the Second Taiwan Strait Crisis. In many ways, between the commemorations held by KMT and DPP, the two commemorations were much more about life today
The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, today (August 24) led a cross-professional delegation comprising members of Hong Kong's legal and dispute resolution sectors, as well as the financial and accounting sectors, to commence their first leg of a visit to Urumqi, Xinjiang. The delegation attended the opening cerem
A spokesman for the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) said today (August 24) that enhancement and improvement works in the Mong Kok Cooked Food Market will commence on September 1 (Tuesday) to improve its operating environment and enhance the dining experience for the public. The works are expected to be
China’s AG.AL has been crowned this year’s Esports World Cup (EWC) club champion in Paris on Sunday – a first for a Chinese team – earning US$7 million in prize money after winning or placing in multiple competitions across the 25-tournament series. French President Emmanuel Macron presented the trophy to the team at G
The world’s largest coal-to-liquids plant is turning coal into oil products that can power rockets and serve as machine lubricants while boosting its value sevenfold, according to a Chinese newspaper. The production line, built by China Energy Group Ningxia Coal Industry Co Ltd, began full operations in northwest China
Construction Safety Week (CSW) 2026, co-organised by the Development Bureau (DEVB) and the Construction Industry Council (CIC) under the theme "Build Smart. Care with Heart. Own the Task.", will run an array of events from today (August 24) to August 28, including the CSW Conference, an exhibition, site visits, and the
Police are investigating a murder and suicide case in Kwai Chung last night (August 23) in which a man and a woman died. At 11.32 pm yesterday, Police received a report from a security guard that a man was found lying outside Chun Kwai House, Kwai Chung Estate, who was suspected to have fallen from height. Police offic
A banking veteran has been appointed the new deputy Communist Party secretary and acting mayor of the southern Chinese metropolis of Shenzhen, just months before the city is scheduled to host a series of Apec meetings. The positions have been filled by Li Yun, who spent more than two decades working in financial instit
Brazil’s presidential candidates opened the televised campaign season on Sunday with a debate that turned repeatedly to the country’s position between Washington and Beijing. The exchange comes in an election cycle already shaped by American tariffs, a visa dispute over election monitoring and the Lula government’s war
The Home Affairs Department is opening 19 community halls/community centres as temporary heat shelters today (August 24). The Home Affairs Department and the District Offices review from time to time the arrangements of heat shelters with a view to enhancing their services. A series of service enhancement measures have
Shein will debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange on September 1, the fast-fashion retailer said on Monday, in a long-awaited listing that would value the group at close to US$27 billion. The online retailer plans to offer 280 million shares at a price between HK$47.60 and HK$49.50, raising up to HK$13.86 billion (US$1.
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (August 24) reported the latest number of Legionnaires' disease (LD) cases, and reminded the public of the importance of using and maintaining properly designed man-made water systems, adding that susceptible groups should strictly observe re
The Department of Health (DH) announced today (August 24) that a new "Outreach Oral Health Programme for Pre-school Children (OOHP)" will be launched on September 1. Professional dental teams from service providers designated by the Government will visit kindergartens to provide students with free oral screening and pr
Routine Chinese activities are increasingly being framed as threats by Indian intelligence agencies, raising the risk of New Delhi miscalculating and taking “unilateral countermeasures” against Beijing, a Chinese academic has warned. India has stepped up intelligence-gathering as ties with neighbouring China turned sou
The Hong Kong government and the legislature have hit back at “external forces” that voiced concerns over the conviction of two pro-democracy figures who organised Hong Kong’s annual Tiananmen vigils. In a statement, the government “expressed strong dissatisfaction with and firm opposition to, and strongly condemned, t
In its third consecutive commentary defending China’s economic resilience, Communist Party mouthpiece People’s Daily emphasised that Beijing was prioritising targeted measures over aggressive stimulus to avoid a potential over-reliance on policy support, while also reiterating confidence in reaching the nation’s econom
A sushi takeout chain has initiated an investigation after a customer found a suspected worm in a box of salmon sushi sold at a branch in Tsuen Wan. Sushi Express Hong Kong said in a Facebook post on Sunday that it had sent a sample for third-party testing, and that it would publicise the results […]
China is gearing up for what could become its next record-breaking semiconductor stock listing as the parent company of chip giant Yangtze Memory Technologies Corporation (YMTC) prepares to go public on Shanghai’s Star Market. CCSH Corporation, parent of China’s top NAND flash maker, planned to sell between 1.98 billio
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (August 23) detected a suspected case of illegal importing of animals at the Lo Wu Control Point. Two suspected illegally imported live cats with an estimated market value of about $2,000 were seized. Customs officers yesterday intercepted a 44-year-old incoming Mainland male passenger at th
The Government Property Agency (GPA) is inviting tenders for a three-year licence of a fee-paying public car park on portions of the Ground Floor of Lee On Shopping Centre, 32 Lee On Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong. The premises should only be used to operate a fee-paying public car park for the parking of private
Attention TV/radio announcers: Please broadcast the following as soon as possible: Here is an item of interest to swimmers. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (August 24) that due to big waves, the red flag has been hoisted at Hap Mun Bay Beach in Sai Kung District. Beachgoers are advised not
Chinese scientists have developed a new tabletop X-ray ghost imaging method that allows them to capture real-time “see-through” video of fast-moving objects. The team’s system could be used to capture dynamic objects such as rotating aircraft engines or biological movements like a beating heart. Importantly, this could
The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority: HKMC Annuity Limited (HKMCA), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited, announced today (August 24) that, with immediate effect, customers of the HKMCA may choose to receive their guaranteed monthly annuity payments ac
Chief Executive John Lee on Monday said Hong Kong is the ideal springboard for mainland unicorn companies and technological startups seeking to expand internationally. Speaking at the opening of the Global Unicorn Summit at the Convention & Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, he pointed out that the city has nurtured around
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority: The spokesperson for the Kowloon West Cluster (KWC) today (August 24) announced the North Kwai Chung Family Medicine Clinic (the Clinic) located at 125 Tai Pak Tin Street, Kwai Chung, will undergo internal renovation works for environmental and service enhanc
Regional stocks came under pressure at the start of the week amid fears that artificial intelligence-related shares would come under pressure ahead of Nvidia earnings later in the week. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index opened down 229 points, or 0.88 percent, at 25,780 before its losses deepened to put the benchmark 5
Firing practice will take place at two military sites, namely the San Wai/Tai Ling Firing Range and the Tsing Shan Firing Range, next month (September). Red flags or red lamps will be hoisted at the firing areas before and during firing practice. For their safety, people are advised not to enter the firing area. Follow
Attention TV/radio announcers: Please broadcast the following as soon as possible: The Hong Kong Observatory has issued the Very Hot Weather Warning. To prevent heat stroke, avoid prolonged activities outdoors. If engaged in outdoor work or activities, wear a wide-brimmed hat and light-coloured, loose-fitting clothes.
Attention TV/radio announcers: Please broadcast the following as soon as possible: Here is an item of interest to swimmers. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (August 24) that due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Hung Shing Yeh Beach and Pui O Beach in Islands District. Beachgoers
For generations, Ulanqab – a city several hundred kilometres northwest of Beijing whose Mongolian name means “red cliff pass” – was known for its windswept pastureland, where cattle grazed and potatoes thrived under long hours of sunlight. Its economy hinged on the weather, driven by the cool, strong breezes sweeping t
The Transport Department (TD) today (August 24) said that major public transport operators (PTOs), including railways, franchised buses, ferries and taxis, have been reminded to provide adequate services on the first school day (September 1), enhance service frequencies and deploy standby trains, vehicles, vessels and
The top two executives at Alibaba Group Holding bought a combined HK$120 million (US$15.3 million) worth of the company’s ordinary shares on Monday in a vote of confidence after the tech giant unveiled one of China’s biggest fundraising rounds dedicated to AI. The share placement, the first since Alibaba’s listing in H
“History doesn’t repeat itself but it often rhymes.” This famous quote, widely attributed to Mark Twain, keeps playing in my mind as China mourns the death of former premier Zhu Rongji and reflects on his legacy. It was early afternoon on August 12 when I received a message from a friend on the mainland that made my he
Sea Legend, a Chinese shipping line, recently announced it was launching a regular container service between China and Europe via the Arctic. The announcement follows a trial crossing in 2025 that saw a container ship travel from the port of Ningbo-Zhoushan in eastern China to Felixstowe in the UK in 20 days. This will
Outside a commercial building in Causeway Bay, one of Hong Kong’s busiest shopping districts, a column of people carrying umbrellas and flowers wrapped around the block. For hours, mourners waited in the rain so they could pay their respects to Wang Wang, a stray dog who was killed by five boys in mainland China. Holdi
In the censored post translated below, blogger 竹不倒 Zhúbùdǎo ("Unyielding Bamboo") responds to reporting by investigative journalist Li Wei’ao on two recent cases of alleged sexual assault by officials. The post first notes other related censorship, and highlights the perennial issue of official statements dictating wha
The Trump administration on Sunday warned that Canada would be "foolish" to think it could win a trade war with the United States, predicting a "devastating" impact on its northern neighbour. Negotiations between Washington and Ottawa broke down late on Friday, putting into force new 50-percent US tariffs impacting abo
IXPs shape latency, cost, resilience, and the spread of new technologies, not just Internet speed. As the Internet evolves, the role of IXPs continues to expand, as highlighted in this BPF 2026 panel discussion.
Barry Eichengreen is a leading American economist and one of the world’s foremost experts on international monetary systems. He is a professor of economics and political science at the University of California, Berkeley, where he has taught since 1987. He served as a senior policy adviser at the International Monetary
Humanoid robots have smashed human track records at the five-day World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. Among the records broken was Usain Bolt's 9.58-second 100m, with a robot developed by the Beijing Innovation Centre of Humanoid Robotics finishing the sprint in 9.39 seconds. A robot developed by smartphone maker Hon
Humanoids exceeded human records and delighted hundreds of spectators at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing as China showcased its dominance in the industry. The five-day event, which opened on Saturday, brings together 666 teams and 2,056 robots from 16 countries. It features 51 competition events. Dozens of hu
China's Chang'e-7 lunar probe does not meet launch conditions, and its launch therefore cannot take place during the planned window this year, the China Manned Space Agency said on Sunday. The assessment was conducted following the principle of prudence, reliability and absolute mission success, the agency said. (Xinhu
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) authorising Deutsche Bank to serve as a renminbi clearing bank in Frankfurt marks a pivotal milestone in the protracted narrative of the currency’s internationalisation. It also carries profound geoeconomic implications that extend far beyond the immediate efficiencies of cross-border
Following is the speech by the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, at the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union Robot Contest (ABU Robocon) 2026 Opening Ceremony (August 23): Mr Nadeem (Secretary General of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union, Mr Ahmed Nadeem), Cordelia (Chairman of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks
While China’s new “AI tigers” have captured global attention for challenging Silicon Valley front-runners, a quieter wave of domestic technology companies is building in-house artificial intelligence systems serving everyday users. Beyond pure-play AI labs like DeepSeek, Z.ai (also known as Zhipu AI), Moonshot AI and M