“Long queues lined up at the Government health centres to receive anti-cholera inoculations yesterday when two suspected cases of cholera – a 12-year-old boy and a six-year-old girl – were reported,” the South China Morning Post stated on August 17, 1961. “A Government spokesman said bacteriological tests for the two cases – which were classified…
Hong Kong needs to develop its “geopolitical instincts” to navigate the US-China rivalry amid the broader global shift in power from the West to the East, a former top diplomat from Singapore has said. Kishore Mahbubani, who previously served as Singapore’s permanent representative to the United Nations and president of the UN Security Council, also…
A senior Hong Kong official and a lawmaker have withdrawn from a Bitcoin Asia conference where Eric Trump, son of United States President Donald Trump, will attend, with sources confirming they were advised not to interact with the American businessman. A check by the Post on the conference’s website on Wednesday found that Eric Yip…
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Published on August 27, 2025 Liaoning Province, located in the northeastern part of China, is a region steeped in history that dates back over 5,000 years. Known for its rich cultural heritage, Liaoning is home to some of the most significant archaeological discoveries in Chinese history. As the spotlight falls on Liaoning during the “Liaoning…
A senior Hong Kong official and a lawmaker have withdrawn from a Bitcoin Asia 2025 conference where Eric Trump, son of United States President Donald Trump, will also attend, with sources confirming an instruction was issued that they were not to interact with the American businessman. A check by the Post on the conference’s website…
Liquidity conditions in Hong Kong resumed tightening this week with a key money-market rate climbing above a level that some analysts say may stifle a nascent economic recovery. The benchmark one-month Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rate — or Hibor — jumped above the closely watched threshold of 3% Wednesday, reaching the highest since May. If…
Home » ASIA » United Kingdom Joins Canada, Australia, and New Zealand in Issuing Travel Alerts for Vietnam, Warning of Storm Kajiki and Safety Risks Published on August 27, 2025 As Storm Kajiki nears central Vietnam and attendant safety considerations intensify, the United Kingdom has aligned with Canada, Australia and New Zealand in…
Washington’s move to double tariffs on many Indian goods poses a huge risk to India’s biggest export market. The United States has doubled tariffs on many imports from India to 50 percent, as US President Donald Trump followed through on his threat to punish New Delhi for buying discounted Russian oil. The steep tariffs, which…
Home » TRAVEL DEALS » UATP And AsiaPay Collaborate To Improve Payment Systems For The Travel And Business Industry In Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, China, And Malaysia Published on August 26, 2025 To enhance efficiency of payments in the travel sector, UATP has made a partnership with AsiaPay, a well-known provider of digital payments for…