Former Hong Kong Observatory director Lam Chiu-ying has supported the government’s controversial decision to preemptively suspend classes ahead of last week’s severe weather, stating it demonstrates authorities “prioritize lives” despite the inherent unpredictability of rainstorms. Source link
During the Hong Kong Police College’s passing-out parade, one South Asian officer stood out in his distinctive uniform. This was Singh Palvinderjit, the first Sikh officer to graduate wearing a turban as part of the police uniform in recent years. Source link
China’s commerce ministry on Wednesday said it has added eight Taiwanese firms to an export controls list, citing concerns over shipments of dual-use technologies from the democratically governed island that Beijing views as its own territory. Source link
A perfect fusion of Chinese heritage and Portuguese culture, Macao fascinates visitors as a city of tourism where historic monuments and modern installations stand side-by-side, and where traditional festivals are celebrated alongside modern art, gastronomy and sports events. This July, get ready to explore Macao with these exciting summer activities! Source link
Luxury home transactions in Hong Kong are expected to increase, as many celebrities including top executives of a local bank and prominent figures are seizing the opportunity to invest in properties, taking advantage of a 30 percent decline in prices. Source link
The Hong Kong Sports Press Association (HKSPA) launched the 26th International Sports Press Association (AIPS) Asia Congress on Monday, gathering nearly 100 media representatives from 30 countries and regions to explore the future of sports journalism. Source link
Renowned Italian architects Michele de Lucchi, Carlo Ratti, and Mario Cucinella will speak at Hong Kong’s Business of Design Week this December, Italian consul general in Hong Kong and Macau Carmelo Ficarra told The Standard in an exclusive interview. Source link
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Part of the University of Kentucky football team’s kickoff times and television designations for the upcoming season have been released, it was announced by the league office Wednesday. The most up-to-date schedule, including kickoff times and TV designations, are as follows: Date Opponent Kickoff Time TV Aug. 30 TOLEDO 12:45 p.m. ET …
UKathletics.com Schedule LEXINGTON, Ky. – The kickoff times and television network assignments have been revealed for the first three weeks of the 2025 Kentucky Football season, with all those matchups set to take place in Kroger Field. The Wildcats will open the season with an early-afternoon non-conference game on Labor Day Weekend as UK plays…
The US House of Representatives has followed the Senate in voting to overturn a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule that would give the watchdog oversight of tech giants such as Apple, Google and X, that offer digital payment apps and wallets. Editorial This content has been selected, created and edited by the Finextra editorial team…