BEIJING, March 26 (Reuters) – China on Thursday urged parties to the Middle East conflict to “create conditions for starting truly meaningful and sincere peace talks”. “The pressing priority is to actively promote peace talks, seize the opportunity of peace and promote the cessation of the war,” Lin Jian, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, said…
Hong Kong’s Baptist University plans to spin off its School of Continuing Education (SCE) as a private university of applied sciences (UAS) next year, according to its president. Unveiling the plan at a media briefing on Thursday, Professor Alexander Wai Ping-kong said a private institution would be more agile and responsive to societal changes than…
A man was killed after receiving an electric shock from a lamp post while wet following a visit to a beach on Hong Kong’s Lantau Island, with staff at a nearby resort saying the light had not been checked for 10 years. Police received a report at 8.32pm on Wednesday that a man surnamed Chan,…
TAIPEI, March 26 (Reuters) – Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo on Thursday indicated the next arms sale package from the United States is on track after the government received a letter of guarantee from Washington, even as the U.S. and Chinese leaders prepare to meet in May. A major U.S. arms package for Taiwan worth…
Eight new restaurants join this year’s 1-50 list, spanning 17 cities and highlighting the best in culinary achievement Hong Kong’s The Chairman reclaims the title of The Best Restaurant in Asia, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, for the first time since 2021 The 2026 list spans 17 cities across the region, with eight new…
Home » ASIA » Hong Kong’s Game-Changing Travel Strategy, The Bold Moves That Will Make It A Must-Visit Destination For Every Type Of Traveler Published on March 25, 2026 Image generated with Ai Hong Kong is working on a bold plan to transform its tourism landscape by 2026, aiming to strengthen its reputation as one…
Hong Kong’s universities have recorded their sharpest declines in three years in global subject rankings, with more than half of the 266 offerings – including data science and AI – slipping down their respective tables, according to a UK-based education analyst. Despite the overall drop, dentistry at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) remained second…
China Mobile has invested nearly HK$10 billion (US$1.28 billion) over five years to help turn Hong Kong into a global computing hub, integrating the city into China’s national network. The world’s largest telecoms operator by subscribers on Wednesday opened a new data centre in northern Hong Kong and said it would step up investment in…
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The German Swiss International School (GSIS) in Hong Kong has long been recognised for the quality of education and breadth of opportunities it provides. Admitting applicants of all nationalities from kindergarten through to the completion of secondary level, the school offers two streams…
TAIPEI, March 25 (Reuters) – The United States has “quite a high” sense of urgency in helping Taiwan strengthen its military capabilities and is working to help speed up delayed weapons deliveries, the island’s Defence Minister Wellington Koo said on Wednesday. Taiwan, which faces a rising military threat from China, has complained of repeated delays…